A license to practice barbering shall be issued by the Board to any person who meets all of the following qualifications:
(1) Has attended an approved barber school for at least 1528 hours.
(2) Has completed a 12-month apprenticeship under the supervision of a licensed barber, as provided in G.S. 86B-40.
(3) Has passed a clinical examination conducted by the Board.
(4) Has submitted to the Board the affidavit required by G.S. 86B-40(c) certifying that the applicant has served the apprenticeship required by subdivision (2).