(a) If, upon investigation and examination by the department, the applicant is found competent by reason of training, experience, criminal history and background check, and physical fitness, the department shall issue a certificate of fitness. The certificate must set out the competency of the applicant and provide for positive identification of the applicant, and shall be carried on the person engaged in handling explosives.
(b) The department shall establish in regulation standards of competency based on training, experience, criminal history and background checks, and physical fitness for the issuance of a certificate of fitness.