Dry Liner

Typical Salary

£10,000 To £30,000

Typical Hours

42 to 44 a week

evenings / weekends / bank holidays

How To Become a Dry Liner

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role
applying directly

College / University

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

Level 1 Award in Dry Lining Operations
Level 2 Diploma in Dry Lining

2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a level 1 course

2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

Apprenticeship

You could get into this job through an interior systems installer intermediate apprenticeship.

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

Routes into this Career

You could start by joining a company as a dry liner's labourer or 'mate'. Once working, your employer may be willing to put you through training towards industry qualifications.

You could apply directly if you've got experience in woodworking or working as a building operative.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

knowledge of building and construction
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to work well with others
ambition and a desire to succeed
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
knowledge of maths
the ability to work well with your hands
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

Your work will involve a ‘fixing' stage, followed by a ’finishing' stage. At the 'fixing' stage, you’ll:

measure and cut plasterboard to the right sizes and angles
fix panels to timber, metal frames or ceiling joists using special studs
cut panels to fit around doorways and create openings for windows

You’ll then 'finish’ the walls by:

sealing joints using filler or adhesive
taping over the seal either by hand or with a taping machine
applying a thin layer of plaster over the tape (skimming)
sanding down the area ready for painting and decorating

Working Environment

You could work at a client's business, at a client's home 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.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Registration

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

Further information

You can find more details about careers and training in dry lining through Go Construct.

Restrictions & Requirements

You may need a driving licence to transport yourself and your equipment from job to job.