Novice

A novice is a person who has entered a religious order and is under probation, before taking vows. A novice can also refer to a person (or animal e.g. racehorse) who is entering a profession with no prior experience. A novice is often referred to as an apprentice who is learning a trade or early long term career. A Novice is a step in a ladder, if you are skilled, you progress forward.