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Interior Systems Installer (Partitions) Apprenticeship
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Learn to install partition walls, suspended ceilings and interior systems while working alongside experienced professionals. Gain practical skills, industry-recognised qualifications and hands-on experience in a rewarding construction role.
Wage
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Training course
Interior systems installer (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm (not including travel). 40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 5 October 2026
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Assisting with the installation of partition walls, suspended ceilings and drylining systems
- Measuring, marking out and preparing work areas
- Cutting and fixing plasterboard and metal framing systems
- Installing insulation and fire protection materials
- Using hand and power tools safely and correctly
- Loading, unloading and organising materials and equipment
- Keeping the work area clean, safe and tidy
- Following technical drawings and instructions from supervisors
- Working alongside experienced dryliners to develop practical skills
- Following health and safety procedures and wearing the correct PPE at all times
Where you'll work
Lyndhurst Farm
Green Street
Borehamwood
WD6 5NF
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MULTI TRADES TRAINING LTD
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
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Training schedule
The apprentice will complete online learning sessions with their training provider every fortnight. They will receive practical, on-the-job training and mentoring from experienced colleagues on a daily basis, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the role.
In addition, the training provider will visit the workplace monthly to deliver face-to-face training, assess progress and provide further support. Regular reviews will ensure the apprentice remains on track to achieve their apprenticeship standard.
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Desirable qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or higher)
- Mathematics (grade 4 or higher)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Applicants should be reliable, punctual and willing to learn. The role involves working on active construction sites, so candidates must be comfortable working at height, carrying out manual tasks and working both indoors and outdoors in varying conditions. A good attitude towards health and safety is essential.
Candidates will be required to make their own way to the site each day, so they should ensure they have suitable transport and carefully consider the daily travel requirements before applying. The main site postcode is WD6 5NF, although travel to other site locations may also be required.
Sunset Building Company Ltd (SBC) is a family run sub-contractor who specialises in a range of services including dry lining, screeding, plastering and rendering, predominantly in the residential and commercial sectors. Our operational area varies within a 60 mile radius from our head office in Luton, Bedfordshire. SBC was formed in 2004, following the incorporation of G+R Doherty (originally established in 1988), and since, we have executed a steadily and planned growth. Our dedicated and qualified workforce are the key to this success, providing a high standard of work, ensuring deadlines are met and each project is managed seamlessly, from start to finish. This is evident in our proven track record of employee-retention and long-standing relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business. Our vision is to become and maintain position as the Dry lining/Plastering Subcontractor of choice for our clients.
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On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will have the opportunity to progress into a full-time Dryliner role within the company. With further experience, they could advance to positions such as Lead Dryliner, Site Supervisor or Site Manager. There may also be opportunities to gain additional industry qualifications and specialise in areas such as fire protection, acoustic systems or suspended ceiling installation.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SUNSET BUILDING CO LTD
Tracey Coakley
Tracey.Coakley@sunsetbuilding.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045209.
Closes in 8 days (Friday 7 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
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