Drywall Installer at Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training - Drywall

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training - Drywall in Honolulu, HI

About This Program

Hawaii Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training – Drywall sponsors this employer-based drywall installer apprenticeship in Honolulu, HI. Leveraging the established training infrastructure of the Hawaii Carpenters program, this apprenticeship offers a structured path into drywall installation for individuals seeking a skilled construction career in Hawaii.

This three-year, time-based program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn drywall hanging, framing, cutting, fitting, and surface preparation on residential and commercial job sites across Oahu and beyond. Technical coursework covers blueprint reading, safety compliance, tool proficiency, and the specific considerations of construction in Hawaii's climate and regulatory environment. Apprentices are paid from the beginning of the program.

Graduates are fully prepared to work as skilled drywall installers on Hawaii's active construction scene. The program's connection to the Carpenters training network provides apprentices with broad knowledge of construction practices alongside their drywall-specific skills.

Wage & Training

OJT Hours

6,000

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RTI Hours

432

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Duration

3 years

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How to Apply

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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