Kitchen & Bathroom Design
Kitchen and bathroom designers use their understanding of design and functionality to help customers create the exact space they have in mind.
Job Prospects
Very good
Total Fees
The first year start-up fee is $1,595, and each year after that there is an additional annual fee of $875. There may be other fees, such as attending a Block Course (off-job training)*.
Time to qualify
2–3 years
Career opportunities
Kitchen and bathroom sales consultant, kitchen and bathroom designer, business owner
Qualifications
*To download the off-job training fees click here.
What kitchen and bathroom designers do
Kitchen and bathroom designers apply knowledge of cabinet construction, ergonomics and materials to solve design problems. They communicate with clients, create concept sketches and detailed technical plans, and write and present design briefs. They typically have a background in joinery or design, and have a keen eye for detail.
Kitchen design
Use specialised knowledge of the following areas to design a solution: mechanical systems, kitchen appliances, cabinet construction and installation, space planning.
Bathroom design
Use specialised knowledge of bathroom fixtures, fittings, accessories and mechanical systems to design a solution.
Watch this to see what it's like working in Kitchen Design
Kitchen and bathroom design qualifications
BCITO Te Pūkenga manages kitchen and bathroom design on-job training. As a student, you will be working towards the New Zealand Diploma in Design (Kitchen or Bathroom Design) (Level 5).
You’ll work under an experienced employer who'll provide on-job coaching and tautoko. You'll also receive the guidance of a BCITO Te Pūkenga training advisor.
There are no strict entry requirements, although it will help if you have good maths and English skills – you need to be able to understand instructions and work out measurements, quantities, and angles.
Getting qualified is the start of a professional career
Kitchen and bathroom design isn't just a job – it's a professional career. By doing training and getting qualified, you're setting yourself up for ongoing employment as a well-paid designer. You’ll also open up opportunities to do further study in supervision or site management, go to university, or start a business and train your own students.
