(a) The department shall issue a license to each qualified applicant who applies for a service technician license.
(b) The department by rule may require an applicant for the issuance or renewal of a service technician license to meet one or more of the following requirements:
(1) provide to the department proof that the applicant has completed an academic, trade, or professional course of instruction approved by the department;
(2) pass a written test; or
(3) pass a practical skills test.