FULL-TIME | WINNIPEG LOCATIONS RESDF-CT Residential Decorating

Overview

• Four-month certificate program
• Notre Dame Campus, Winnipeg
• Optional practicum: following program completion

Description
Acquire the skills to successfully manage decorating projects to improve home spaces. You will learn to apply design principles to enhance the function and quality of both interior and exterior living environments. You will also learn how to analyze your clients' decorating needs and develop furniture floor plans, recommend product purchases, and facilitate installation arrangements.

You can also complete this program through part-time studies. To learn how, visit Residential Decorating

Admission Requirements

However, if you apply within six weeks of the start date of the program, this item is due within 5 days of applying.

Regular Admission Requirements

1. Grade 12
• Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit in each of the following:
• Grade 12 English (40S)
• If you provide proof of enrolment, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter.
• If you completed your education outside of Canada or the United States, do not submit your international academic credentials until requested to do so. See English Language Requirements (ELRs) for more information.
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2. English Language Requirements (ELRs)
• Have you successfully completed the equivalent of three years of full-time secondary (high school) education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction? To view a list of ELR exempt countries click here.
• If yes, you appear to meet English language requirements. 
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• If no, you are required to submit proof of meeting an English language requirements option. If you choose to complete an English language assessment, review this program's approved assessments and required levels
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• If you completed all of your education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country in English but did not complete three years of high school, submit your transcripts for review.
• If you apply within six weeks of the start date of the program, this item is due within 5 days of applying.
• Approved English language assessments and required levels for this program are:
• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Certificate - exit Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels from an English as a second language (ESL) program:
  Listening 8, Speaking 8, Reading 7, Writing 7 
  or
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic):
  Listening 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0
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• Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST):
  Listening 4.5,  Speaking 4.5,  Reading 3.5,  Writing 3.5
• If completing an assessment, we strongly advise you complete it before submitting your application to ensure you meet language requirements.
• Assessment results must be dated within two years of your application date.
• After confirming you’ve met English language requirements through your assessment results, the College will send you an e-mail requesting submission of your transcripts. 
  
  

Mature Student Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year at time of application, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements. Successful completion of Grade 12 English is required.

1. Academic Requirement
• High school graduation is not required, but you must have successfully completed or be enrolled in one credit of each of the following:
• Grade 12 English (40S)
• If you provide proof of enrolment, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter.
• If you completed your education outside of Canada or the United States, do not submit your international academic credentials until requested to do so.  See English Language Requirements (ELRs) for more information.
  
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           Introduction to Business Program

1. Meet Regular Admission Requirement 2
   

Program Outline

Required Core Courses (320 hours)

PDEV-1024 Residential Decorating 1A

PDEV-1025 Residential Decorating 1B

PDEV-2010 Residential Decorating 2A

PDEV-2011 Residential Decorating 2B

PDEV-3001 Residential Decorating 3A

PDEV-3002 Residential Decorating 3B 

PDEV-1047  Decorating Software Applications  

COMM-1023 Basic Business Communications or Business Communication 1

BUSA-1154  Success & Professionalism

CO-OP/Practicum Information

Computer/Laptop Requirements

Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at minimum:

1.  Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam

2.  A high speed internet connection

• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/ for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.

Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes

As a graduate of the certificate program, you should be able to:

• Design space plans for clients’ home decorating projects.
• Apply decorating principles to create home decorating projects. 
• Apply decorating elements by selecting appropriate furniture, floor coverings, window coverings and wall coverings. 
• Promote and sell decorating services to potential clients.
• Communicate with clients, suppliers and contractors.
• Manage decorating projects to completion and client satisfaction.
• Adapt to innovation and change.
• Demonstrate professionalism by meeting the decorating industry standards of conduct.
  

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.

Other Information

As a residential decorator, you will benefit from ongoing professional development and from keeping up to date on current industry trends, standards, ethics, and regulations.

Graduation Requirements

Employment Potential

Graduates may begin working as entry-level sales consultants in home improvement retail stores or as decorating consultants with retailers and distributors of products such as:

• Paint and wall coverings
• Flooring
• Fabric
• Window coverings
• Cabinetry
• Furnishings
• Lighting fixtures
• Kitchen and bathroom fixtures 

With additional business skills, you may be able to build a consulting business with homeowners and/or homebuilders, or work with other companies that specialize in residential decorating services. 

Visit Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (Manitoba Region) to see employment opportunities and statistics.