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
You could take a college course to get some of the skills needed in this job. Courses include:
- Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills
- Level 2 Diploma in Dry Lining
- T level for Interior Systems
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 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
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level
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Apprenticeship
You could get into this job through an interior systems installer intermediate apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
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Work
You could join 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.
Direct Application
You can apply directly if you've got on-site construction experience in joinery, plastering or ceiling fixing.
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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 from Go Construct.