The Wisconsin Joint Certificate of Readiness (JCR) is a document issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSP). It is a certificate that proves that an individual has met the educational requirements to become an apprentice, journey worker, or master plumber in the state of Wisconsin. The JCR provides a straightforward path to licensure and the ability to work in the plumbing field in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin JCR is available in three versions: apprentice, journey worker, and master. Each version requires the completion of an approved apprenticeship program, certain approved courses, and a licensing examination. The apprentice version of the JCR is for individuals who wish to become an apprentice plumber. It requires the completion of 576 hours of approved apprenticeship program, along with the completion of the DSP approved courses. The journey worker version of the JCR is for individuals who have completed the apprenticeship program and have acquired the necessary experience to become a journey worker. It requires the completion of a four-year apprenticeship program, along with the completion of the DSP approved courses. The master version of the JCR is for individuals who have completed the apprenticeship program, have acquired the necessary experience to become a journey worker, and have passed the master plumber licensing exam. It requires the completion of a four-year apprenticeship program, along with the completion of the DSP approved courses, as well as the successful completion of the master plumber licensing exam. In summary, the Wisconsin Joint Certificate of Readiness is a document that proves an individual has met the educational requirements to become an apprentice, journey worker, or master plumber in the state of Wisconsin. It is available in three versions: apprentice, journey worker, and master. Each version requires the completion of an approved apprenticeship program, certain approved courses, and a licensing examination.