Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship (/əˈprɛntɪʃɪp/) is a system of training a new generation of practitioners of a trade or profession with on-the-job training and often some accompanying study (classroom work and reading).
Etymology
The term "apprenticeship" comes from the Old French aprentis, which is derived from the Latin apprehendere, meaning "to grasp, to understand".
Related Terms
- Vocational education: Vocational education is education that prepares people to work as a technician or in various jobs such as a trade or a craft.
- Internship: An internship is a period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time.
- Journeyman: A journeyman is a worker, skilled in a given building trade or craft, who has successfully completed an official apprenticeship qualification.
- Master craftsman: A master craftsman or master tradesman (sometimes called only master or grandmaster) was a member of a guild.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, apprenticeships are often used to train individuals in various specialties. For example, a medical student may undertake an apprenticeship in a hospital or clinic, working under the supervision of experienced professionals to gain practical skills and knowledge. This is often referred to as a residency or internship in the medical field.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apprenticeship
- Wikipedia's article - Apprenticeship
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