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best

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• Not paying attention in class• Not doing my work to the best

I can

Interiordesigner

Salary and other benefitsThese figures are only a guide, as actual rates of pay may vary, depending on the employer and where people live.Trainee interior designers may start on around £18,000 a year.With experience, interior designers may earn £30,000 a year.The most senior interior designers may earn £60,000 or more.

Skills and personal qualitiesAn interior designer must have:creativity and imaginationan eye for design, including colour, and good 3D

awarenessthe ability to visualise concepts and explain them

to othersgood drawing and IT skillsgood organisational skills, to ensure each project

is completed on time and within budgetawareness of technical building issues, and the

range of relevant products and materials

strong communication and negotiation skills

confidence with figuresself-discipline.

Interior design training options

Traditional degree coursesA three year, full time BA in interior and special design. Students are eligible for government loans to help with costs.Foundation degree in Interior Design A new kind of vocational degree which takes two years' full time study to complete and includes 16 weeks' work experience. Some course providers provide the opportunity for students to transfer directly into the third year of a BA.HND in Interior DesignA practical, vocational course studied over two or three years, including work experience.Diploma in Interior Design and DecorationA one year, intensive vocational course.BTEC - National Certificate in 3D Interior DesignA one year practical course with no entry requirements. National diploma in interior design is a two year course for those with a minimum of four GCSEs.Access to Interior DesignA one year, full time introduction to the subject, intended to be a gateway to higher education for those with few formal qualifications or mature students who have been out of education for some time.NCFECourses in foundation, intermediate and advanced interior design offered at adult evening classes. Each level taking one year.Certificate in Interior DecorationA 10 week, full time course preparing students to do domestic interior decoration.On-the-Job TrainingIt is rare these days, but not impossible, to be taken on with no formal qualifications and trained by an interior design practice.