Career Details

Drywall Mechanic

Description

A journey-level Drywall Mechanic should be able to: apply basic safety principles at all times; recognize the tools needed in the trade and their application; apply basic math operations for calculating areas and proper measurements; interpret commercial drawings and layouts; identify the proper procedures and materials for interior and exterior framing considering drawing specifications, wall openings, expansion joints, and other key factors; identify the proper procedures and materials for installing shaftwall; apply the best practices for thermal moisture and protection, including the installation of batt and rigid installation and zeefurring; identify the appropriate finishing procedures for hanging sheetrock - this includes but is not limited to measuring and cutting sheetrock according to a wall's length and openings, determining the proper spacing, and applying the right caulk and trims necessary for the job.

Certifying Organization

National Center for Construction Education and Research

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Certificates

Carpenters

Median Annual Income

$56,350

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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RealisticConventional

Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles

Median Annual Income

$48,840

Projected Job Growth

+10 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

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RealisticConventional

Tile and Stone Setters

Median Annual Income

$48,910

Projected Job Growth

+10 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

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RealisticConventional

Tapers

Median Annual Income

$63,350

Projected Job Growth

-1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

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RealisticConventional

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Median Annual Income

$47,540

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

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RealisticConventional

Insulation Workers, Mechanical

Median Annual Income

$53,920

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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RealisticConventional

Plasterers and Stucco Masons

Median Annual Income

$52,640

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

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RealisticConventional

Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers

Median Annual Income

$54,850

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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RealisticConventional

Roofers

Median Annual Income

$50,030

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

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RealisticConventional

Sheet Metal Workers

Median Annual Income

$58,780

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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RealisticConventional