In France there is a related system, "les Compagnons du devoir". However, it exists for carpenters, masons, sculptors, bakers, etc. Almost all hand crafts, in f

In France there is a related system, "les Compagnons du devoir". However, it exists for carpenters, masons, sculptors, bakers, etc. Almost all hand crafts, in fact. They must travel around the country to learn their craft, and present a "masterpiece" as a proof they master it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compagnons_du_Tour_de_France http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compagnons_du_Tour_de_France