(1) All master applicants must successfully complete a written examination with a score of 70 percent or greater.

(2) All journeyman applicants must successfully complete a written examination and a practical examination with a score of 70 percent or greater on each examination. The written examination must be passed before an applicant may take the practical examination.

(3) If an applicant fails three written examinations within the one year period of an application's viability, the applicant must submit proof of completion of 20 hours of continuing education as provided in ARM 24.180.2102 before the applicant will be approved to take the examination a fourth time. An applicant who fails the fourth written examination may not reapply for licensure for one year.