Oh yes, he/she has to be proposed and seconded by other members of the Arms, and then there's the initiation ceremony...
Of course, that only gets you to the very basic (apprentice) level. There are many levels, most of which we cannot discuss on a public forum.
As an introduction:
If your application is accepted, you begin as an
apprentice.
To enter the Arms, you must proceed through the process of obtaining three symbolic degrees. The Entered Apprentice is the first degree, and introduces candidates to the basic principles of Membership to the Craft.
- Moral truths are impressed upon new candidates by the symbolic use of electrician's tools.
- Apprentices must become proficient in one catechism before they can move on to the next step.
So, not as easy as it looks?