Drywall Installer at Southern California Drywall Finishers Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee

The Southern California Drywall Finishers Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee sponsors this employer-based drywall installer apprenticeship in Commerce, CA. This program is designed to train apprentices in the full scope of drywall installation and finishing work across Southern California's active construction industry.

This three-year, time-based program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain experience installing drywall panels on wood and metal stud frames, cutting and fitting around openings, and preparing surfaces for painting or texturing. Classroom coursework covers construction blueprints, safety standards, tool operation, and surface finishing techniques. Apprentices are paid throughout the program and gain increasing responsibility as their skills develop.

Graduates are prepared to work as skilled drywall installers on commercial, residential, and tenant improvement projects throughout Southern California. The joint apprenticeship training structure ensures that the program meets employer needs while delivering comprehensive, consistent instruction for each apprentice.