(1) Any person who lacks the education and experience requirements for becoming a registered appraiser may become a registered appraiser if the person:
(a) Fulfills the requirements of a training course set by the Department of Revenue, which training course shall not exceed two years in duration; and
(b) After completion of the course, receives a passing grade on the written examination for Property Appraiser.
(2) Any person engaged in the training course referred to in subsection (1)(a) of this section shall be designated as an appraiser trainee. No person may be employed by any county or the department in the position of appraiser trainee for more than two years.