Troubleshooting

The meaning of "Trade Person" is very vague, but it seems that the main factor is that only tradespersons would ordinarily be required by their employers to purchase "eligible tools" that would exceed a total cost of $1,000 in a year. 

And yes, you can take both the apprentice tool deduction & the tradesperson deduction. However, your apprentice tool deduction will be reduced by any tradesperson deduction that you claim.