Apprentice Dryliner (Ref T-P-0001-26)
TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Hitchin (SG5 4BH)
Closes in 21 days (Monday 30 March 2026)
Posted on 9 March 2026
Contents
Summary
Working on a main contractor's site, this Apprenticeship will focus on drylining, installing different drylining systems that form walls & rooms, often used to hide wires & pipes while improving acoustics & creating space for insulation.
- Wage
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£16,224 a year
- Training course
- Interior systems installer (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, working hours TBC
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 April 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
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
We’re looking for a motivated and reliable apprentice to join our team and train in drylining - one of the most in-demand skills in the building industry today. You’ll gain real-world experience while working towards a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification in Interior Systems Installation.
This apprenticeship is a brilliant way to earn money while learning a practical skill that’s always in demand. You’ll be working alongside experienced tradespeople, gaining valuable qualifications, and building a career from day one. If you enjoy working with your hands, being active, and learning in a real-world environment, this could be the perfect start to your future in construction.
What is Drylining?
Drylining is the modern way to create the internal structure of a building. It involves installing partitions, wall linings, and ceilings — helping to shape spaces, conceal wiring and pipes, and improve insulation and soundproofing.
You’ll be trained and supported in a wide range of hands-on tasks, including:
- Reading and interpreting site drawings and diagrams
- Installing metal stud partition walls, wall linings and ceiling systems
- Measuring, cutting & fixing plasterboard to timber and metal frameworks
- Taping & jointing plasterboards
- Skimming and sanding surfaces to a professional finish
- Measuring and cutting materials accurately
- Repairing minor plasterboard damage & reinstating walls & ceilings to match existing finishes
- Following health and safety procedures on site
- Carrying out quality assurance checks
Why Choose This Apprenticeship?
- Work with a respected contractor on a live site
- Gain a recognised Level 2 qualification
- Build a trade for life with strong career prospects
- Learn from skilled professionals
- Get paid while you train
If you’re serious about a career in construction and want to develop real skills that are always in demand, apply now and take the first step into the drylining trade.
Where you'll work
1 Wrights Corner
Astwick, Stotfold
Hitchin
SG5 4BH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED
Training course
Interior systems installer (level 2)
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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.
The apprentice will attend college in Edgware every day for 4 days of every month to receive additional training - so being able to drive will be essential.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3/D)
- Maths (grade 3/D)
Other in:
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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- Physical fitness
- CSCS test pass - assistance will be given in achieving this
About this employer
Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
There will be opportunity for full-time employment on successful completion if the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Sue Appleby
sue@tracweb.co.uk
01603 972286
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019429.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Monday 30 March 2026)
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