(1) Claims examiners must be certified by the department upon the following:

(a) completion of the application form provided by the department;

(b) meeting the minimum qualifications for certification in (2);

(c) payment of the required fees; and

(d) satisfactory completion of either an examination or meeting the waiver requirements as provided in 24.29.827.

(2) To meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant for certification shall be:

(a) at least 18 years of age; and

(b) have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.

(3) Certification will be for a two-year period. The certification date shall be the date of the successfully completed examination or the date the department issues a certification to an applicant that meets the examination waiver requirements.