Drywall Installer at Southern California Drywall Finishers Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee

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at Southern California Drywall Finishers Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee in Commerce, CA

About This Program

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.

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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