Drywall Installer at McDonald Drywall Company Inc

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at McDonald Drywall Company Inc in Watertown, MA

About This Program

McDonald Drywall Company Inc sponsors this drywall installer apprenticeship program based in Watertown, MA. This non-union, employer-sponsored program provides a practical, structured training path for individuals in the greater Boston area looking to enter the drywall installation trade and build a lasting career in construction.

The three-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on active job sites learning to install drywall panels on wood and metal framing systems, cut and fit panels around doors and windows, and prepare surfaces for taping and finishing. Technical instruction covers blueprint interpretation, safety protocols, building codes, and proper tool use. Apprentices are compensated throughout the program.

Upon completing the apprenticeship, graduates are equipped to work as skilled drywall installers on commercial and residential construction projects throughout the Watertown area and across Massachusetts. McDonald Drywall Company's employer-focused model ensures training reflects current industry practice.

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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