Drywall Installer at Berg Drywall LLC
at Berg Drywall LLC in Chaska, MN
About This Program
Berg Drywall LLC, based in Chaska, MN, sponsors this registered drywall installer apprenticeship for individuals looking to build a hands-on career in commercial and residential construction. This is a non-union, employer-sponsored program where apprentices earn wages from day one while developing professional skills on real job sites.
The program runs for 3 years and combines 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to measure, cut, and install drywall panels; frame interior walls and ceilings; apply finishing materials; and work safely with hand and power tools. Classroom instruction covers blueprint reading, building codes, material estimation, and construction safety standards.
Upon completing the program, graduates are prepared to work as journey-level drywall installers in a field with steady demand across residential, commercial, and industrial construction sectors. The skills gained open doors to long-term career advancement, including opportunities in project supervision and contracting.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
What to Expect as a Drywall Installer Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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