As a senior apprentice, the character will be expected to display a measure of maturity due to the leadership role they assume. While the senior apprentice may still be viewed as an apprentice, it is at this time that the character is "tapped" for special service, i.e., they begin training in their area of specialty.

The senior apprentice will be required to complete each of the following items prior to being recommended by his mentor to participate in oral exams. These are:

1. The character must choose a IC specialty, e.g., wood, mechanics, metal, glass, etc.;
2. The character must attend at least three lessons in the character's specialty;
3. The character must complete the advanced track requirements;
4. The character must find a mentor;
5. The character must participate in a TP involving more than one craft, weyr or hold.

As with the apprentice, the player is responsible for notifying *sstf upon completion of each item and requesting that it be recorded on the Senior Apprentice Progress Record.

When all the requirements are met, upon approval of the character's mentor, the character will be eligible to stand for orals.