Drywall Installer at Standard Drywall Inc

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Standard Drywall Inc in Salt Lake City, UT

Wage & Training

OJT Hours

6,000

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RTI Hours

432

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Duration

3 years

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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.

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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