(a) The department shall issue an apprentice permit to fit and dispense hearing instruments to a temporary training permit holder who has:
(1) passed the required examination;
(2) paid the required fees; and
(3) met all requirements of this chapter.
(b) An apprentice permit is valid for one year. The department may extend the apprentice permit for an additional period not to exceed one year.
(c) An apprentice permit holder shall work under the supervision of a license holder for at least one year.