Drywall Installer at Carpenters Drywall Applicator Southern Nevada
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
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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