Drywall Installer at V & R Drywall, Incorporated
at V & R Drywall, Incorporated in El Paso, TX
About This Program
V & R Drywall, Incorporated, located in El Paso, TX, sponsors this registered drywall installer apprenticeship for those looking to enter the construction industry in the El Paso area. This non-union, employer-sponsored program pays apprentices throughout their training, removing financial barriers to entering the skilled trades.
The program is 3 years in length and structured around 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced installers to learn drywall panel hanging, metal and wood stud framing, cutting and fitting techniques, and safe tool usage. Technical coursework covers workplace safety, construction mathematics, blueprint interpretation, and local building codes.
Completing this apprenticeship qualifies graduates to work as journey-level drywall installers. El Paso's active residential and commercial construction sector provides strong employment opportunities for skilled tradespeople, and experienced installers can pursue advancement in crew leadership and project coordination.
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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