Certificate IV in Kitchen and Bathroom Design
This qualification covers designing kitchens and bathrooms with built-in cabinets and furniture. It includes measuring sites, planning space, choosing materials and finishes, detailing cabinet construction, making digital models and preparing quotes and contracts. Designers already doing this work may be able to have their experience recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- MSF Furnishing
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- MSF40313 Certificate IV in Design of Kitchens, Bathrooms and Interior Spaces (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Kitchen and bathroom designers in larger companies or working on their own who want their design skills formally recognised.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Kitchen designer
- Bathroom designer
- Kitchen and bathroom designer
- Cabinetry designer
- Design consultant
Qualification structure
16 units in total. At least 3 units from the electives listed below. Up to 2 units from the list below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. These units must be relevant to the work outcome. Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must not duplicate units available within this qualification.
Core units
11 units- MSFFM3011Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products
- MSFID4014Produce digital models and documentation for interior design projects
- MSFID4022Prepare quotation and contract documentation for design projects
- MSFKB3010Detail cabinet construction requirements
- MSFKB3011Plan kitchen and bathroom projects
- MSFKB4009Determine spatial planning considerations for kitchen designs
- MSFKB4010Determine spatial planning considerations for bathroom design
- MSFKB4011Design ancillary residential cabinetry
- MSFKB4013Document residential building services
- MSFKB4015Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for kitchen designs
- MSFKB4016Research and recommend materials, components and finishes for bathroom designs
Elective units
29 units- BSBCRT412Articulate, present and debate ideas
- BSBOPS404Implement customer service strategies
- CPCCBC4002Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
- CPCCBC4003Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
- CPCCBC4004Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
- CPCCBC4008Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects
- CPCCBC4009Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
- CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- CUADES302Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms
- CUADES303Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
- CUADES305Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
- CUADES411Generate design solutions
- CUADES413Develop and extend design skills and practice
- CUADES423Research and apply techniques in spatial design
- MSFFT4013Coordinate on-site installation of furnishing products
- MSFFDM4009Match furnishing style and materials to customer requirements
- MSFGN4001Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements
- MSFID4012Decorate residential interiors
- MSFID4013Design residential interior lighting
- MSFID4015Prepare materials and finishes boards for client presentation
- MSFID4016Design colour schemes for interior and exterior spaces
- MSFID4019Research interior decoration and design influences
- MSFID4020Research and integrate embedded technologies in interior designs
- MSFID5020Design residential interiors
- MSFID5023Design for all ages and abilities
- MSFKB3009Provide advice on modular kitchens
- MSFKB4012Determine layout for laundry components
- MSMENV472Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
- MSMSUP390Use structured problem-solving tools
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts