Interior Design
This one-year QQL Level 5 course provides learners with the key skills to plan and complete residential and commercial interior design projects.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 5 passes at ordinary level in the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent.
OR
Leaving Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 qualifications.
The Leaving Certificate is not a requirement for mature students and appropriate experience can be considered as being equivalent to the Leaving Certificate.
All applicants will be invited to an Applicant Information Meeting.
Careers / Further progression
Higher Education Links
For information on all relevant higher education links visit www.qqi.ie , www.cao.ie and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit www.cao.ie
Examples of Progression to Higher Education
Full-time Courses:
TU Dublin – Interior Design – TU975 (portfolio required)
NCAD – Art & Design First Year – Common Entry- AD101- (portfolio required)
TU Dublin – Design (Visual Communication)- TU973
Further information
Step 1: Apply
When you complete your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email with login details, username and password, for your new account on our college applications system.
You will log into the college applications system regularly to manage your application to Ballsbridge College
Step 2: Interview and Course Offer
You will be contacted by phone by a College staff member to discuss your application and answer any questions you may have about the course.
Places are offered on a first come, first served basis and are subject to places being available and any specific course requirements being met.
Step 3: Pay your €30 deposit online to secure your place
To pay your non-refundable €30 deposit online, please click on the login button below. This will take you to the login page of the college online payments system. Your login details are on the email we sent you.
Select the Payments tab to see the breakdown of course fees and to pay your deposit.
Login into the College Online Payment System
Step 4: Complete your registration & upload your documents
To complete registration, please click on the login button below to log in to the college online payment system.
Select the Personal tab (to upload photo) and the Documents tab to upload a copy of the following documents:
For all applicants: a suitable passport-style photograph, recently taken.
For all applicants: passport or ID Card (with photo) to confirm your identity
For school leavers: a copy of your Leaving Certificate Results when you receive them
For non-Leaving Certificate applicants: a Statement of Results from your most recent academic course
For Non-EU applicants: please upload your GNIB card (stamp 4) or Labour Market Permission letter
To protect your data, Ballsbridge College of FE follows the Data Protection Policy and Protocols of the City of Dublin ETB.
Step 5: Pay the balance of your fees online
To pay the rest of your course fees online, please click on the login button below to log in to the college online payment system.
Select the Payments tab to see the breakdown of your fees and to make a payment.
All fees should be paid by the end of September.
If you foresee a difficulty in paying full fees by the due date, please contact the college on 01 668 4806 for advice and assistance or email info@ballsbridge.cdetb.ie
CDETB Online Payments- Terms and Conditions
http://cityofdublin.etb.ie/online-payments-terms-and-conditions/
Fee Exemptions
Applicants who are eligible for a VTOS place are exempt from paying all course changes and fees.
Login into College Online Payment System
Step 6: Induction and Commencement of Course
At Ballsbridge College we are committed to you having a successful transition to college and your induction, which takes place in early to mid September, is the first important step.
At your induction you will meet your Course Tutor, other college staff and your fellow students. You will receive lots of useful information about your course and the college.
We will email you the exact date, time and location of your induction.
You will be informed of the class start date at the induction.
Your college life begins….
We look forward to welcoming you to Ballsbridge College
Costs are kept to the minimum. For 2023/2024 the standard charge is €240.
The €240 charge covers a number of costs including certification and exam entry.
Grants are available to eligible students. Eligibility depends on individual financial circumstances and a grant must be applied for, through Student Universal Service Ireland (SUSI), see www.susi.ie.
The learner will be encouraged to discover their own creativity and confidence in applying it in their design work. The course will ensure that learners have the technical skills and knowledge needed to present ideas and specifications to clients and colleagues.
In addition, learners will also develop core entrepreneurial and marketing skills, learning how to promote themselves as interior designers and develop a business.
On successful completion of the course, graduates will also eligible to progression to a range of HE Interior Design, Product Design and Architecture programmes.
Course Content
Design Skills – 5N0784
Architectural Drawing – 5N1558
Material and Finishes – 5N1456
Computer Aided Draughting – 5N1604
Furnishing and Fittings – 5N5053
Entrepreneurial Skills – 5N1951
Marketing Practice- 5N1400
Communications – 5N0690
Personal and Professional Development – 5N1356
Disclaimer: The college reserves the right to make any alterations to any programme as might be required. Where there is insufficient enrolment a course may be cancelled.
Course Details
QQI Certificate in Interior Design (5M5054) – NFQ Level 5
Certification Awarding Body: QQI
Award Title: Certificate in Interior Design
Award Code: 5M5054
Level: 5 – Further Education & Training
Please note the above course descriptor is subject to change.
Ballsbridge College of Further Education
Shelbourne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
www.ballsbridgecollege.com
info@ballsbridge.cdetb.ie
t: 01 668 4806