Drywall Installer at Carpenters Drywall Applicator Northern Nevada
at Carpenters Drywall Applicator Northern Nevada in Reno, NV
About This Program
Carpenters Drywall Applicator Northern Nevada, located in Reno, NV, sponsors this registered drywall installer apprenticeship for individuals entering the construction industry in northern Nevada. This employer-sponsored, non-union program offers paid training from the start, making it accessible to those ready to work and learn simultaneously.
The apprenticeship runs for 3 years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on skills in hanging drywall panels, installing metal framing, cutting materials to precise dimensions, and preparing surfaces for finishing. Related technical instruction addresses construction safety, blueprint reading, building codes, and the science behind drywall systems.
Graduates earn journey-level status as drywall installers and are well-positioned to pursue work across Reno's active construction market. With the region's ongoing growth, skilled drywall installers are in consistent demand across both residential and commercial sectors.
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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