Training with a difference
Welcome to our training page! Our courses has been developed with a passion for interior design, DIY and upcycling. The carefully selected Level Two units, accredited through the National Open College Network (NOCN) do not require any prior learning. The units involve a variety of fun teaching methods including field outings, project work, role plays, practical demonstrations, group discussions and much more. We offer our course to agencies working with vulnerable people. Best of all, of our training is completely mobile, we take the training to you!
Our flexible training packages:
Taster days: this course is of interest to anyone wanting to learn more about interior design as a career or for having a fun day out. Taster sessions are taught by a professional Interior Designer introducing the basics in interior design; Psychology of colour and basic colour theory, space planning, lighting effects, design and furniture styles.
Workshops: we offer fun, informal workshops which cover tips and techniques to maintain your home, basic DIY skills, flat pack furniture assembly, furniture restoration, upcycling* of household items. We can offer completely bespoke workshop packages so if you have some spare furniture laying around, or a room in your centre that needs some attention, get in touch, as we can help you beautify your space and items at low cost.
Accredited Six week courses: these courses are designed people who want to improve their home, build on their skills or interested in a career in interior design. There are three units which offer three credits towards a Level Two, Interior Design Skills Award. In addition we offer a Level One Decorative Paint Effects course, this is locally recognised unit and credits cannot be transferred within the NOCN framework of courses.
An Award in Interior Design Skills – a three-month course taught by a professional Interior Designer, there are three units to complete to achieve the Level Two, NOCN Art and Design Diploma through. This course runs one session a week, lasting six hours each.
The units include:
- Level Two, Colour Theory and Design
- Level Two, Design Inspiration
- Level Two, Background to Design
- Level One, Decorative Paint Effects Unit (locally accredited)
Benefits of working with us
We bring the training to you in your premises, increased participation rate.
Increased likelihood of participants accessing further education/training opportunities.
The opportunity to be involved in a new and exciting program.
Measureable and achievable training outcomes.
We have a high female participation attendance rate.
Participant benefits
Offered an interesting training opportunity which gives people the chance to do something different, a change from their regular routine.
Learn a new skill and get the opportunity to participate in real training with real employment potential.
Encourage social skills in a fun, accessible and supportive group learning environment.
Small class size allows for one to one support as well as group learning.
Encourage people to look to their future in a positive light.
Earn credits towards a qualification.
Do you know someone who would like to start a new career or hobby in Interior Design? Do you work for an agency that supports people who are long term unemployed or have experienced homelessness?
We can help, get in touch and we can start “changing spaces and changing lives”
*Upcycling converts unwanted or useless products into new products of better quality or a higher environmental value.