Craftsman in part is a novice (7)
I believe the answer is:
artisan
'craftsman' is the definition.
('artisan' can be a synonym of 'craftsman')
'in part is a novice' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ARTISAN' is hidden in the letters of 'part is a novice'.
(Other definitions for artisan that I've seen before include "Technician" , "crafty person?" , "craftsman of his trade" , "Skilled workman" , "one in command of craft?" .)