Drywall Installer at Standard Drywall Inc
at Standard Drywall Inc in Salt Lake City, UT
About This Program
Standard Drywall Inc, headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, sponsors this registered drywall installer apprenticeship for individuals pursuing a skilled trade career in Utah's growing construction market. This non-union program is employer-sponsored and compensates apprentices throughout the entire training period.
The program runs for 3 years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on proficiency in hanging gypsum board panels, constructing metal stud framing systems, installing fire- and sound-rated wall assemblies, and using industry-standard tools safely and effectively. Technical instruction addresses construction safety, blueprint reading, building codes, and material handling.
Upon completion, graduates are recognized as journey-level drywall installers. Salt Lake City's expanding residential and commercial construction activity provides strong career opportunities for skilled tradespeople, and Standard Drywall Inc's established regional presence offers a reliable foundation for long-term professional development.
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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