Novice, trainee (7)

I believe the answer is:

learner

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'novice' is the first definition.
(I know that learner is a type of novice)

'trainee' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for learner that I've seen before include "One under tuition" , "Amateur" , "Driver under instruction" , "Tyro" , "Pupil or apprentice" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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