Jump to content

Journeyman papers

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is the current revision of this page, as edited by Tom.Reding (talk | contribs) at 19:36, 25 November 2023 (+{{Authority control}} (1 ID from Wikidata); WP:GenFixes & cleanup on). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this version.

(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
A master miller displays an antique journeyman's licence in Meissen, 1981.

Journeyman papers, or a journeyman's licence, is a certification granted to tradesmen upon completion of an apprenticeship. The certificate verifies that the worker is skilled in their trade. A tradesmen who has received this certification is referred to as a journeyman.[1][2]

Until the modern era, journeymen papers were essential for finding work as a tradesman. The meaning of journeyman has varied over the centuries. In present day U.S., a journeyman has to pass a board certified test, and is then licensed.[citation needed]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Schmitt, Jane (13 May 2002). "The journey to a trade begins as an apprentice". The Business Journals. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  2. ^ Richman, Dan (16 October 2003). "Family business hand-cuts Czech crystal". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved 3 January 2021.