TRAINING PLAN

FOR

Interior Design

Outline

Concerned with creating interior decorations by harmonizing aesthetics considerations with technical and other requirements. Designing the interiors for homes, industrial, commercial and institutional establishments.

Tasks

performed performed observed
alone with help

1. Planning
-Analyzing functional requirements, desired moods and the purpose of furnishing interiors _____ _____ _____
-Devise colour schemes and sketch plans of areas showing arrangements of furniture and accessories5 _____ _____ _____
-Assist in selecting or recommending purchases of decorative and functional materials5 _____ _____ _____
-Assist in choosing furniture, pictures, lighting fixtures, that are part of a decorative scheme5 _____ _____ _____
-Be on site to supervise and watch fixtures and draperies being installed, walls painted and carpets laid5 _____ _____ _____
-Assist in estimating costs and amount of materials required and presenting plans to client for approval 5 _____ _____ _____
-Understand basic design principles, colour theories, mechanics and all planning5 _____ _____ _____
-Setting up in
-store displays5 _____ _____ _____
2. Shop Duties
-Assisting in updating sample library5 _____ _____ _____
-Using the telephone to source suppliers and price materials5 _____ _____ _____
-Helping designers to assemble sample boards for client presentation5 _____ _____ _____
-Filing of product Information into reference files5 _____ _____ _____
-Reception work on telephone 5 _____ _____ _____
-Dealing with printers and couriers5 _____ _____ _____
-Measuring space on job sites5 _____ _____ _____
-Letrasetting and letter guiding5 _____ _____ _____
-Attending relevant trade shows5 _____ _____ _____
-Keeping a personal notebook of design ideas, and a dictionary of design terms5 _____ _____ _____
-Becoming familiar with design books and magazines5 _____ _____ _____
-Read current publications and become aware of current designs5 _____ _____ _____
-Find out about current projects in the works5 _____ _____ _____
-Visit local design stores to see current materials5 _____ _____ _____
-Select samples for customer orders5 _____ _____ _____
-Keep display areas clean and show room organized5 _____ _____ _____
-Take inventory and do ordering5 _____ _____ _____
-Type invoices and mail to clients5 _____ _____ _____
-File and record all bills and prepare payouts5 _____ _____ _____
ADDITIONAL TASKS
_____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____
_____ _____ _____

Equipment Used Related Position
Calculator _____ Architecture
Computer _____ Furniture Designer
Typewriter _____ Stained Glass Artist
Measuring Equipment _____ Upholsterer
Photocopier _____ Display Designer
Telephone _____

	performed	performed	observed
	alone	with help
1. Planning
-Analyzing functional requirements, desired moods and the purpose of furnishing interiors	_____	_____	_____
-Devise colour schemes and sketch plans of areas showing arrangements of furniture and accessories5	_____	_____	_____
-Assist in selecting or recommending purchases of decorative and functional materials5	_____	_____	_____
-Assist in choosing furniture, pictures, lighting fixtures, that are part of a decorative scheme5	_____	_____	_____
-Be on site to supervise and watch fixtures and draperies being installed, walls painted and carpets laid5	_____	_____	_____
-Assist in estimating costs and amount of materials required and presenting plans to client for approval 5	_____	_____	_____
-Understand basic design principles, colour theories, mechanics and all planning5	_____	_____	_____
-Setting up in
-store displays5	_____	_____	_____
2. Shop Duties
-Assisting in updating sample library5	_____	_____	_____
-Using the telephone to source suppliers and price materials5	_____	_____	_____
-Helping designers to assemble sample boards for client presentation5	_____	_____	_____
-Filing of product Information into reference files5	_____	_____	_____
-Reception work on telephone 5	_____	_____	_____
-Dealing with printers and couriers5	_____	_____	_____
-Measuring space on job sites5	_____	_____	_____
-Letrasetting and letter guiding5	_____	_____	_____
-Attending relevant trade shows5	_____	_____	_____
-Keeping a personal notebook of design ideas, and a dictionary of design terms5	_____	_____	_____
-Becoming familiar with design books and magazines5	_____	_____	_____
-Read current publications and become aware of current designs5	_____	_____	_____
-Find out about current projects in the works5	_____	_____	_____
-Visit local design stores to see current materials5	_____	_____	_____
-Select samples for customer orders5	_____	_____	_____
-Keep display areas clean and show room organized5	_____	_____	_____
-Take inventory and do ordering5	_____	_____	_____
-Type invoices and mail to clients5	_____	_____	_____
-File and record all bills and prepare payouts5	_____	_____	_____
ADDITIONAL TASKS
	_____	_____	_____
	_____	_____	_____
	_____	_____	_____
	_____	_____	_____

Equipment Used	Related Position
Calculator _____	Architecture
Computer _____	Furniture Designer
Typewriter _____	Stained Glass Artist
Measuring Equipment _____	Upholsterer
Photocopier _____	Display Designer
Telephone _____