The department shall issue a cosmetologist license to an individual who fulfills all of the following requirements:

    (a) Is not less than 17 years of age.

    (b) Is of good moral character.

    (c) Has had an education equivalent to the completion of the ninth grade.

    (d) Has completed either not less than a 1,500-hour course of study in a licensed school of cosmetology or has served as an apprentice for not less than 2 years in a licensed cosmetology establishment in which hair care services, skin care services, and manicuring services are offered. The training shall include a minimum number of practical applications as prescribed in rules promulgated by the director.

    (e) Has passed an examination prescribed by the department and the board.