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A Colour Consultant provides advice on the use of colour in decorating and styling projects. You might specialise in interior colour consulting or provide suggestions on colour schemes in outdoor building or renovation projects. Colour Consultants might suggests colours that are best for creating a particular mood or aesthetic, colours that make the most of lighting or space issues or colours that fit in with the environment.
Colour Consultants need to have a creative flair and be up to date with current trends in the industry. It’s important that you have strong attention to detail and an understanding of styling principles. Colour Consultants should be able to communicate well with clients and understand their needs. You may be working on several projects at once so organisational skills are important.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Colour Consultant.
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Get started in interior decorating with the MSF40122 Certificate IV in Interior Decoration. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to design colour schemes and decorate residential houses. The course covers: producing drawings to communicate ideas, 2D and 3D modelling, technical drawing, exploring the use of colour, history and theory of design, generating design solutions, and much more. There is also scope to work with interior lighting, furnishings, window coverings and merchandising displays. Enquire now for the full list of study units, career competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
Get the skills you need for an exciting career in interior decorating with the MSF50222 Diploma of Interior Design. This 2 year course can be completed at a number of modern design campuses with options for accelerated learning. You will be studying all facets of interior design including colour schemes, lighting, design briefs, project documentation, 2D and 3D modelling — in residential or commercial settings. Graduate with a materials and finishes board to present to prospective employers or clients..
In Australia, a full time Colour Consultant generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people employed in this industry has grown strongly over the last five years. There are currently 9,200 people employed in this field in Australia and some of them specialise as a Colour Consultant. Colour Consultants may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate IV in Interior Decoration is a good way to start a career as a Colour Consultant. You’ll learn how to work with colour and use it to enhance styling projects. This course also covers 2D and 3D creative design principles, technical drawings and material boards. You could also consider a Diploma of Interior Design or a Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration.
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Here are some potential career pathways within interior design. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Interior Design
Junior Interior Designer
$960 weekly pay
Bathroom Designer
$1,340 weekly pay
Colour Consultant
$1,250 weekly pay
Furniture Designer
$1,150 weekly pay
Interior Designer
Interior Stylist
Kitchen Designer
Design Coordinator
$1,530 weekly pay
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