Originally Posted by AlicornsPrayer

Alot Highway, depends on the particular tradition the initiate is following. Different traditions (as well as different covens) have varying requirements in order to achieve the multitude of levels they have.

I know within the tradition I follow, in order to progress in one's path, you had to have a certain level of experience/knowledge in a number of different practices/skills as well as a certain period of time in an apprentice situation with hands on knowledge.