(1) A class 4C license shall be issued to individuals who hold at least a high school diploma or GED and meet the following minimum requirements:

(a) 10,000 hours of documented work experience or apprenticeship training equal to 10,000 hours in the specific trade in which they are to teach.

(2) The class 4C license shall be renewable by completing 60 renewal units, 40 of which must be earned through college credit and/or technical studies. Appropriate content areas shall include but not be limited to the following:

(a) principles and/or philosophy of career and vocational/technical education;

(b) curriculum and instruction in career and vocational/technical education;

(c) learning styles/teaching styles; including serving students with special needs;

(d) safety and teacher liability;

(e) classroom management;

(f) teaching methods;

(g) career guidance in career and vocational/technical education.