Interior design is one of the competitive courses being sought by young people. It offers you with skills that are align with Kenya`s vision 2030 and TVETA goals and objectives to promote Competence Based Training and Skills.

The Interior Design Craftsmanship Qualification equips learners with the creative, technical, and entrepreneurial skills needed to design, plan, and execute interior spaces professionally. This program is competency-based and ensures graduates are ready for the industry.

Interior design Level 5 consists of competencies that an individual must achieve to interior designs residential and public buildings in effective manner and cost saving. It entails conceptualizing interior design, performing interior design drawings, performing interior design finishing, performing interior design soft furnishing and accessories, developing interior furniture and fittings, constructing building elements and components and applying design fundamentals.

It is an industrious  and market driven course. Sanuk College of Arts and Design (SCAAD) desires to offer students with practical oriented skills that meet the market expectations. The  SCAAD College makes you a professional designer.

What You Will Learn

Learners will gain hands-on experience and knowledge in:

  • Applying Fundamentals of Interior Design – principles, concepts, and design elements for functional and aesthetic interiors.
  • Free-Hand Drawing & Technical Drawing – visual communication, sketches, and scaled interior design drawings.
  • Colour Application in Interiors – theory of colour, paint finishes, and colour harmonization for different spaces.
  • Interior Design Finishing – walls, floors, ceilings, and decorative treatments.
  • Model Making – building 2D/3D models to conceptualize and present interior ideas.
  • Digital Literacy & Computer Graphics – using software tools for visualization and presentation.
  • Soft Furnishing Techniques – fabrics, curtains, upholstery, and decorative accessories.
  • Interior Fittings & Accessories – integration of fixtures, lighting, and accessories.
  • Furniture & Fixture Development – designing and crafting functional furniture pieces.
  • Digital Drafting – computer-aided design (CAD) for interiors.
  • Communication Skills – client interaction, presentation, and teamwork.
  • Work Ethics & Practices – professionalism and workplace standards.
  • Entrepreneurial Skills – managing interior design as a business.

Interior Design craftsmanship qualification consists of competencies that an individual must achieve to enable him or her to provide interior design craft services. It involves: applying fundamentals of Interior Design; performing free-hand drawing; applying colour in interiors; performing interior design finishing; performing model making and producing technical drawing; applying digital literacy; applying communication skills; performing interior design soft furnishing; conceptualizing interior design; producing computer graphics; applying work ethics and practices; applying entrepreneurial skills; applying interior fittings and accessories; performing digital drafting and developing interior furniture and fixtures.

Program Structure

The course is organized into Four Modules spread across Four Terms. Each module builds progressively to ensure learners acquire both theoretical and practical competencies.

Module 1:

  1. Fundamentals of Interior Design
  2. Free-Hand Drawing
  3. Color Theory

Module 2:

  1. Technical Drawings
  2. Interior Design Model Making
  3. Interior Design Finishing

Module 3:

  1. Interior Design Soft Furnishings
  2. Digital literacy
  3. Communication Skills
  4. Interior Design Conceptualization
  5. Computer Graphics

Module 4:

  1. Work Ethics & Practices
  2. Entrepreneurship skills
  3. Interior Fittings & Accessories
  4. Digital Drafting
  5. Interior Furniture & Fixtures

Enroll today and kickstart your career in Interior Design Craftsmanship!

📍 Location: Nabui House,2nd flr,westlands
📞 Contact: 0768 385 232 /0717 76 84 00
📧 Email: info@scaad.ac.ke

Entry Requirements

An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:

  1. Attained KCSE with mean grade of D (plain)
  2. Artisan in interior Design
  3. Any other qualification as determined by KNQA

Examination Body

  • TVET CDACC (Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council)
    Learners will be assessed and certified under Kenya’s recognized CBET system, ensuring credibility and industry recognition.

Duration

  • 4 Terms (Competency-Based Training with continuous assessment and practical projects).

Career Progression

After successful completion of the course, trainees can join employment, consult, execute projects and venture in to business in the Interior Design industry. You will proceed to  Diploma level.

Why Choose this course

  • Hands-on workshops & practical training
  • Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) approach
  • Industry-relevant curriculum with entrepreneurship focus
  • Professional certification by TVET CDACC

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can work as:

  • Interior Design Craftsmen
  • Furniture & Fixture Designers
  • Interior Furnishing Specialists
  • Interior Decorators & Stylists
  • CAD Draftsmen for Interiors
  • Entrepreneurial Interior Designers

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Courses & Programmes

Course Name Duration Examination Body Fee Structure Application
CERTIFICATE IN ICT 4 TERMS TVET-CDACC Click here to Download Apply
CERTIFICATE IN INTERIOR DESIGN 4 TERMS TVET-CDACC Click here to Download Apply
CERTIFICATE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN 4 TERMS TVET-CDACC Click here to Download Apply
CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3 TERMS TVET-CDACC Click here to Download Apply
CERTIFICATE IN ARCHITECTURE DRAFTMANSHIP 4 TERMS TVET-CDACC Click here to Download Apply
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