Summary
A Drylining Apprenticeship teaches skills to install and finish internal walls, ceilings, and partitions using plasterboard systems. Apprentices learn measuring, cutting, fixing, and finishing, working on new builds and refurbishments to industry standards.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Interior systems installer (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm
40 hours a week
Start date
Friday 10 October 2025
Duration
2 years
Positions available
5
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
* Measure and cut plasterboard to size
* Fix boards to walls, ceilings, and partitions
* Prepare metal or timber frames for drylining systems
* Apply finishing techniques like jointing and taping
* Mix and apply adhesives or compounds
* Follow technical drawings and site plans
* Maintain tools, equipment, and a tidy workspace
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
* Unit 12, Riverside Court, Bath, BA2 3DZ
* 127 South Liberty Lane, Bristol, BS3 2SZ
* 3 Cadogan Road, Bristol, BS14 9TF
* 25-26 Broadmead Gallery, The Mall, Bristol, BS1 3XB
* Rowcroft Retreat, Stroud, GL5 3BE
* UNIT 23, BRIDGWATER COURT, OLDMIXON CRESCENT, WESTON SUPER MARE, BS24 9AY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Interior systems installer (level 2)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Measure and set out from drawings provided and check vertical and horizontal datum
* Select the appropriate materials, tools and equipment in accordance with the specification requirements and or manufacturer specific instructions
* Safely and correctly operate tools and equipment, plant and machinery appropriate for use. (e.g. scaffold, MEWPS, nail gun, circular saw, lasers
* Apply fire and acoustic mastic seals in accordance with specification, designs details and manufacturers recommendations
* Accurately measure and cut components (e.g. metal sections, plasterboard, insulation, timber and plywood)
* Appropriately fix all components according to specifications and/or drawings
* Effectively protect surround surfaces and segregate work areas and cutting areas
* Install dry lining systems to metal and stud partitions framed wall linings, framed and frameless beam and column encasements
* Clearly communicate with management, customers and colleagues including other trades onsite
* Maintain a clean and tidy environment, appropriately disposing of waste according to site procedures
* Identify and select appropriate PPE for the task
* Install pattresses
* Install insulation
* Form service penetrations through partitions
* Install primary channels or main runners to line and level. Cut to length
* Frame and fit access panels
* install drylining and plasterboard linings eg panels, plasterboards, metal sections, timber battens, wallboards, thermal boards, glass reinforced gypsum board, fixings and fittings
* Select the appropriate materials, tools and equipment for installing drylining and plasterboard linings
* Install and remove drylining systems according to manufacturers guidelines eg British Gypsum, Knauf, Siniat
* Form openings and junctions in accordance with drawing specifications
* Carry out repairs to dry lining and plasterboard walls and ceilings in accordance with design details, specification and manufacturers recommendations
* Form and Fix standard deflection heads in accordance with manufactures standard details
* Accurately measure and cut components
* Appropriately fix all components according to specification/drawings.
* Install different types of drylining systems eg Twin walls, Staggered studs, Service shaft partitions, Curved walls, Walls over 3 metres high
* Cut and fix tracks at appropriate centres according to Specification & manufactures instructions
* Apply wall coverings according to Specification & manufactures instructions
* Install door and window frames in accordance with drawings.
* Fit cover trims and skirtings in accordance with Specification & manufactures instructions
* Install glazing, blinds and manifestations to meet customer requirements
* Hang door leaf complete with ironmongery including cutting and fitting of door furniture (eg hinges, levers, locks, closers and signage).
* Cut and fix hangers in accordance with specification, manufacturers recommendations and FIS best practice guidlines
* Install ceiling perimeter trim to level. Ensure trims are cut to length and form internal and external corner mitres.
* Install subgrid eg hangers and heavy gauge channel to bridge services, heavy gauge channel between roof purlins
* Fix secondary grid / cross tees ensuring grid is square and following manufacturers recommended installation. Form upstand using cross tee and appropriate trims or channels
* Cut and install service tiles and pattresses e.g. form square and circular service cut outs through mineral tiles with plywood pattress or metal tiles and insulation pad
* Complete tiling including: Perimeter tile cuts to mineral and metal tile; tegular tile edges to mineral tile; perimeter wedges for cut metal tiles; tile clips to back of mineral ceiling tiles; insulation pads to back of metal ceiling
* Remove sections of ceiling and replace damaged grid & tile
* Measure and set out from drawings provided and check vertical and horizontal datum
* Select the appropriate materials, tools and equipment in accordance with the specification requirements and or manufacturer specific instructions
* Safely and correctly operate tools and equipment, plant and machinery appropriate for use. (e.g. scaffold, MEWPS, nail gun, circular saw, lasers
* Apply fire and acoustic mastic seals in accordance with specification, designs details and manufacturers recommendations
* Accurately measure and cut components (e.g. metal sections, plasterboard, insulation, timber and plywood)
* Appropriately fix all components according to specifications and/or drawings
* Effectively protect surround surfaces and segregate work areas and cutting areas
* Install dry lining systems to metal and stud partitions framed wall linings, framed and frameless beam and column encasements
* Clearly communicate with management, customers and colleagues including other trades onsite
* Maintain a clean and tidy environment, appropriately disposing of waste according to site procedures
* Identify and select appropriate PPE for the task
* Install pattresses
* Install insulation
* Form service penetrations through partitions
* Install primary channels or main runners to line and level. Cut to length
* Frame and fit access panels
Training schedule
* Interior Systems Installer Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
* Training takes place at our Bristol, Bedminster centre, 3 consecutive days per month
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Initiative
* Physical fitness