Drywall Installer at Carpenters Drywall Applicator Southern Nevada

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Carpenters Drywall Applicator Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV

About This Program

Carpenters Drywall Applicator Southern Nevada, based in Las Vegas, NV, offers a registered drywall installer apprenticeship for individuals pursuing a skilled trade career in one of the country's most active construction markets. This employer-sponsored, non-union program provides paid training throughout all three years.

The program spans 3 years, combining 6,000 hours of on-the-job training with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical skills in drywall panel installation, light-gauge metal framing, material measurement and cutting, and fire-rated assembly installation. Technical coursework covers workplace safety, construction documents, local building codes, and proper material handling techniques.

Graduates complete the program as journey-level drywall installers ready to work across Las Vegas's commercial and residential construction sectors. The region's sustained development activity provides strong career prospects for skilled tradespeople looking to build long-term employment stability.

Wage & Training

OJT Hours

6,000

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RTI Hours

432

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Duration

3 years

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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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Drywall Installer

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration3 years
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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