Ausbildung career
Drywall Installer / Drywall Constructor Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Trockenbaumonteur/in
Drywall Installer is a 3-year recognized vocational training program in industry and skilled crafts. In this training, you learn to design and install walls, ceilings, and floors using drywall systems, including insulation and surface finishing.
What you do
- Reading construction plans and understanding technical drawings
- Constructing substructures from metal profiles or wood
- Cutting and installing plasterboard and other drywall elements
- Installing insulation materials for thermal, sound, and fire protection
- Spatling, sanding surfaces, and preparing them for further processing
- Performing quality checks and rectifying defects
- Adhering to workplace safety regulations and environmental protection standards
Requirements
- At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or equivalent
- Manual dexterity and technical understanding
- Spatial reasoning ability and precise working style
- Physical resilience (lifting, carrying, working in various positions)
- Team player and reliability
- Interest in construction and modern building techniques
- Careful and independent working style
Career prospects
- 1Specialization in specific areas (e.g., acoustic construction, fire protection)
- 2Further training to become a Master Drywall Installer (Meister/in)
- 3Advancement to Foreman (Vorarbeiter/in) or Site Supervisor (Polier/in) on construction sites
- 4Further training to become a Technician for Construction Technology (Interior Finishing)
- 5Self-employment with your own drywall construction business
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Drywall Installer / Drywall Constructor Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.
What German level do I need for a Drywall Installer / Drywall Constructor Ausbildung?
Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Drywall Installer / Drywall Constructor Ausbildung?
At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or equivalent; Manual dexterity and technical understanding; Spatial reasoning ability and precise working style; Physical resilience (lifting, carrying, working in various positions).
Where can I find open Drywall Installer / Drywall Constructor Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Drywall Installer / Drywall Constructor
Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.
Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.