What term describes a person who learns a trade on the job under the supervision of a journeyman?

• A. Journeyman
• B. Apprentice
• C. Technician
• D. Foreman

Answer: (B)

Learning a trade on the job under the supervision of a journeyman is called being an apprentice. An apprentice is someone who starts with basic skills, works alongside a mentor, and gradually builds hands-on experience in areas like measuring, cutting, joining, and using tools, all while receiving guidance and feedback. The process is structured so you acquire both practical abilities and safety habits that are essential for the trade. As you gain proficiency, you move toward becoming a journeyman, a skilled worker who can perform tasks independently and may even supervise others. The other terms aren’t about the learning path: a journeyman has completed the apprenticeship and can work solo; a technician focuses more on applying technical knowledge and standard procedures; a foreman is the supervisor in charge of a crew.