Dryliner

You could take a college course to get some of the skills you need in this job. Courses include:

• drylining
• construction skills - drylining

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for these courses vary.

You could apply to do an Interior Systems Installer Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.

This typically takes 2 years to complete and is a mix of training in the workplace and off-site study.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

More Information

• equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
• guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide

You could join a company as a dryliner's labourer or 'mate'. Your employer may be willing to put you through training while you work to become a qualified dryliner.

You can apply directly for jobs if you've got on-site construction experience in joinery, plastering or ceiling fixing.

Registrations

you'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site

Further Information

You can get more details about drylining as a career from Go Construct and House Building Careers .

As a dryliner, you'll:

• measure and cut plasterboard to the right size, following plans
• fix panels to timber and metal frames, or to ceiling joists, using studs
• cut panels to fit around doorways and create openings for windows
• seal joints using tape, filler or adhesive
• apply a thin layer of plaster over panels and joints, known as skimming
• sand down work areas ready for painting and decorating
• dispose of any building waste safely

You could work at a client's home, at a client's business or on a construction site.

Your working environment may be physically demanding and at height.

You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.