About This Course
The Gypsum Carpenter (Drywaller) course trains students in the installation of gypsum board (drywall) partition walls, suspended false ceilings, and decorative plaster elements used in modern commercial, office, hotel, and residential interiors.
Gypsum carpentry is one of the fastest-growing interior fit-out trades in Nepal and the Gulf. Modern buildings use gypsum board systems for interior walls, feature ceilings, and decorative elements because they are fast to install, lightweight, and fire resistant. Skilled gypsum carpenters are in consistent demand in hotel, office, and villa fit-out projects. This course is affiliated with CTEVT (Center for Technical Education and Vocational Training), Nepal.
What You Will Learn
- Erect metal stud and track framing systems
- Fix gypsum board to create partition walls
- Install suspended T-grid and plasterboard false ceilings
- Create feature ceilings: coves, curves, and recessed lighting trays
- Install decorative cornices, mouldings, and column wraps
- Joint gypsum board using tape and compound (mud)
- Sand and finish gypsum surfaces to paint-ready standard
- Work with moisture-resistant and fire-rated gypsum boards
- Read interior fit-out drawings and reflected ceiling plans
Course Curriculum
Week 1–3 — Fundamentals
- Gypsum board types and properties
- Metal stud framing: track, stud, angles, clips
- Tools: screw guns, jigsaws, levels, laser levels
- Basic partition wall erection
Week 4–6 — Ceiling & Specialist Systems
- T-grid suspended ceiling installation
- Plasterboard direct fix ceiling
- Feature ceiling: coves, arches, and bulkheads
- Moisture-resistant and fire-rated systems
Week 7–8 — Jointing, Finishing & Assessment
- Taping and jointing (bedding compound, finish coat)
- Corner bead and edge finishing
- Sanding and surface preparation for paint
- Final practical assessment
Career Opportunities
- Gypsum Carpenter / Drywaller (Nepal — hotel, office, residential fit-out)
- Dry Wall Fixer / False Ceiling Installer (Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia)
- Interior fit-out specialist
- Ceiling and partition contractor (self-employed)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as plastering? No. Plastering applies wet cement/sand mortar to surfaces. Gypsum carpentry installs dry pre-manufactured gypsum board panels fixed to metal frames — a different system that requires different tools and skills.
What is the demand like in Nepal? Growing fast — hotel renovations, corporate offices, and modern apartments all use gypsum systems. In Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Birgunj, this trade is in active demand.
What do Gulf gypsum carpenters earn? NPR 55,000–90,000/month. Feature ceiling and decorative specialists earn more.