Sep. 2023

1. Outline of the System for Foreign Human Resources
with Specified Skills (Machine parts andtooling/Industrial machinery/Electric, electronics andinformation industries)
2. Process Leading Up to Start of Employment for
Foreign Human Resources with Specified Skills No.1
3. Specified Skilled No. 1 Assessment Test for
Manufacturing Field
4. Addition of Specified Skilled Worker No. 2 in the
Manufacturing Field
5. Contact for inquiries21-1. Outline of the System for Foreign Human Resources with Specified Skills

No.1 & No.2

(Machine parts and tooling/Industrial machinery/Electric, electronics and information industries) (1/2)

 In response to the growing labor shortage, the "Specified Skilled Worker No. 1" and "Specified Skilled Worker No. 2" residence statuses were established (and implemented in April 1991) toaccept foreign nationals with a certain level of expertise and skills who can start work immediately in industrial fields where it is difficult to secure human resources, despite efforts to improve
productivity and secure domestic human resources.
 The Cabinet decided on June 9, 2023 that all 11 fields, including the manufacturing fields related to machine parts and tooling, industrial machinery, and electric, electronics and informationindustries, will be eligible for the Specified Skilled Worker No. 2. This way, foreign nationals who have acquired good skills through their experience as Specified Skilled Workers No. 1 cancontinue to work in the manufacturing industry as skilled workers or in management positions.
 Specified Skilled Worker No. 1:

A status of residence for foreign nationals engaged in work requiring skills that need considerable knowledge or experience in specified industrial fields (*).
Number of residents:
154,864 (as of March 31, 2023; preliminary figures)

 Specified Skilled Worker No. 2:

A status of residence for foreign nationals engaged in work requiring proficient skills in specified industrial fields
Number of residents:
11 (as of March 31, 2023; preliminary figures)

Key points of Specified Skilled Worker No. 1

Japanese language level
Estimated number of accepted
workers
Accompaniment by family
members
SupportChecked by examinations, etc. (Foreign nations who have successfully completed the Technical Intern Training (ii) are
exempt from examinations, etc.)
Japanese language skills necessary for daily life and work are checked by examinations, etc.
(Foreigners who have successfully completed the Technical Intern Training (ii) are exempt from the examinations)
Specified
Basically, not permitted
Eligible for support by accepting organizations or registered support organizations

Key points of Specified Skilled Worker No. 2
Period of stay
Skill level
Japanese language level
Estimated number of accepted
workers
Accompaniment by family
members
SupportRenewed every 3 years, 1 year, or 6 months (no limit on number of renewals)

Status of residence other than Specified Skilled Worker

Professional and technical fields

Skill level

Renewed for a period not exceeding 1 year, as specified by the Minister of Justice for each foreign national, for a maximum stay of
up to 5 years in total

Technical, humanities and international services
SkillsHighly specialized professions

Specified Skilled Worker

Specified Skilled Worker No. 2(2 fields)

Professor
Nursing care, etc.

Specified Skilled Worker No. 1(12 fields)

Checked by examinations, etc.
Does not need to be checked by examinations, etc., in principle
Not specified
Permitted if requirements are met (spouse and children)
Not eligible for support by accepting organizations or registered support organizations

Non-professionaland non-technicalfieldsPeriod of stay

[Skill level permitted to work under this status of residence]

Technical Intern Training31-1. Outline of the System for Foreign Human Resources with Specified Skills

No.1 & No.2

(Machine parts and tooling/Industrial machinery/Electric, electronics and information industries) (2/2)

1 Laborshortagesituation
Estimated
number ofaccepted
workers(Maximum over
5 years)

No.1 49,750

No.2 No limit

2 Criteria for foreign personnel

Skill test

Specified Skilled No. 1 Assessment Test
for Manufacturing Field*1)

3 Other important matters

Japanese Language
Test(Any of the following)(1) Japan Foundation
Test for Basic Japanese(JFT-Basic)(2) Japanese Language
Proficiency Test (N4 or
higher)*1)

1. Route of Specified Skilled No. 2
Assessment Test for Manufacturing
Field(1)Grade 3 for the Business Skills Test Business Career Kentei(2)Route of the Specified Skilled No. 2
Does not need to beAssessment Test
checked by(3)At least 3 years of work experience at
examinations, etc., ina manufacturing site in a company
principle
based in Japan*2)
2.Route of the National Trade Skill Test
& Certification (NTSTC)*3)Work categories that
Foreign Human
Resources with Specified
Skills can engage in(1) Machining and metal
processing(2) Electric and electronicequipment assembly(3) Metal surface treatment
Total 3 categories

Remarks

Conditions to be
imposed on theacceptingorganization, etc.

For example,
participation in the"Consultation andLiaison Conference
on the Acceptance ofForeign Human
Resources with
Specified Skills in the
Manufacturing
Industry" tocooperate in
information
identification,
analysis, etc.

Form ofemployment*1) Those who have successfullycompleted the Technical Intern
Training (ii) are exempted fromthe skills test and Japanese
Language Test, assuming thatthey meet each level of therequired skills and Japanese
language proficiency.

Direct*2) For the Business Skills Test Business Career Kentei, either
the category of Production
Management Planning or
Production Management
Operation is needed.
*3) Both "Grade 1 for the National
Trade Skill Test & Certification(NTSTC)" and "At least 3 years ofwork experience at a
manufacturing site in a company
based in Japan" are needed.

41-2. Work categories Foreign Human Resources with Specified Skills in
the 3 manufacturing sectors can engage in (1/3)

No.1 & No.2

[Machining and metal processing] Definition of category
Engaging in manufacturing processes for machine parts and tooling products, industrial machinery, and others
based on instructions from leaders or according to one's own discretion

 Job types covered
Casting

Forging

Die casting

Machining

Metal press

Iron work

Factory sheet metal
work

Finishing

Machine inspection

MachinemaintenanceElectric equipment
assembling

Plastic molding

Painting

WeldingIndustrial packaging

Excerpt from Operation Policies for the System of Specified Skilled Worker Status of Residence (Cabinet Decision of August 30, 2022)5

1-2. Work categories Foreign Human Resources with Specified Skills in
the 3 manufacturing sectors can engage in (2/3)

No.1 & No.2

[Electric and electronic equipment assembly] Definition of category
Engaging in manufacturing and/or assembly processes for electrical equipment and/or electronic devices andothers based on instructions from leaders or according to one's own discretion

 Job types covered
Machining

Finishing

Machineinspection

Electric
equipment
assembling

Print wiring
board
manufacturing

Plastic
molding

MachinemaintenanceIndustrial
packagingElectronicequipment
assembling

Excerpt from Operation Policies for the System of Specified Skilled Worker Status of Residence (Cabinet Decision of August 30, 2022)6

1-2. Work categories Foreign Human Resources with Specified Skills in
the 3 manufacturing sectors can engage in (3/3)

No.1 & No.2

[Metal surface treatment] Definition of category
Engaging in surface treatment and other operations based on instructions from leaders or according to one's
own discretion

 Job types covered

Electroplating

Aluminum anodizing

Excerpt from Operation Policies for the System of Specified Skilled Worker Status of Residence (Cabinet Decision of August 30, 2022)

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(Reference) Japan Standard Industrial Classification of Acceptable Worksites in the
Manufacturing Industry Field

No.1 & No.2

2194

Molds, including cores

225

Ferrous metal machine parts and tooling products

235

Non-ferrous metal machine parts and tooling products

2422

Edge tools for machinery

2424

Working tools

2431

Plumbing supplies, except valves and cocks）

245

Metal machine parts and tooling products

2462

Galvanized and other hot-dip coated metal products, except coated steel

2464

Electroplated metal products, except coated steel

2465

Heat treated metal

2469

Other treatment of metal surface (limited to aluminum anodizing)

248

Bolts, nuts, rivets, machine screws and wood screws

25

Manufacture of general-purpose machinery (excluding 2591 Fire extinguishing equipment and its apparatus and industries listed in the Machine
Parts and Tooling Industries)

26

Manufacture of production machinery

27

Manufacture of business-oriented machinery (except 274 medical instruments, apparatus, and supplies and 276 weapons manufacturing)

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Electronic parts, devices, and electronic circuits

29

Manufacture of electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies(except for 2922 Auxiliary equipment for internal combustion engines and industries listed in the Machine Parts and Tooling Industries)

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Manufacture of information and communication electronics equipment

3295

Pattern manufactured of industrial use(Reference 1) Appendix to Operational Guidelines for Acceptance of Foreign Human Resources with Specified Skills and Guidelines for Specified Fields (Guidelines related to public notice)(Ministry of Justice) https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/930004946.pdf(Reference 2) Japan Standard Industrial Classification (Revised October 2013) (Division E Manufacturing) (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)
https://www.soumu.go.jp/toukei_toukatsu/index/seido/sangyo/02toukatsu01_03000044.html#e8

(Reference) Image of Career Development of Foreign Human Resources in the
Manufacturing Industry
From the 10th year
The person acquires multiple proficient skills and becomes askilled worker and then a leader of multiple workers.
Over the next several years, the person acquires skills inwork process management, quality control, cost control, etc.,
and eventually becomes a supporting presence to the
manufacturing site as a manager of the manufacturing siteor the factory manager.

4th to 10th year
In the categories of Machining and Metal Processing,Electric and Electronic Equipment Assembly and/orMetal surface Treatment, the person acquires skills
other than those acquired during the Technical Intern
Training, becomes a multi-skilled worker, and gains
experience.
From the 1st to 5th year
The person is trained as a single-skilledworker in iron casting, ordinary lathe, etc.
(*Of the 159 operations for a total of 87
occupations, 75 operations in 37
occupations are assumed to be skills
related to the manufacturing industry)Specified Skilled Worker No. 2(from 2023)• No maximum period of stay (with renewal)• Can be accompanied by family members• Job change is permitted• Maximum number of workers to be accepted:
None

Specified Skilled No. 2 Assessment Test
Three years of work experience

Passed the Specified Skilled No. 2 Assessment Test
(Those who have passed the National Trade Skill Test & Certification(NTSTC) are exempted from the test)

Overseas

Specified Skilled Worker No. 1 (from 2019)• Maximum period of stay: 5 years• Cannot be accompanied by family members• Job change is permitted• Maximum number of workers to be accepted: 49,750• Actual number of workers accepted: 32,644 (as of March 2023)

Specified Skilled No. 1 Assessment Test
Japanese language level

Those who have successfully completed the Technical Intern
Training (ii) are exempted from the test

Technical Intern Training (from 1993)• Maximum period of stay: 5 years• Cannot be accompanied by family members• Job change is not permitted• Maximum number of workers to be accepted: None
• Actual number of workers accepted: Approximately 120,000 (as of June 2022,
excluding the food and beverage manufacturing industry)*International contribution program to transfer skills to developing countries, etc.

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1. Outline of the System for Foreign Human Resources
with Specified Skills (Machine parts andtooling/Industrial machinery/Electric, electronics andinformation industries)
2. Process Leading Up to Start of Employment for
Foreign Human Resources with Specified Skills No.1
3. Specified Skilled No. 1 Assessment Test for
Manufacturing Field
4. Addition of Specified Skilled Worker No. 2 in the
Manufacturing Field
5. Contact for inquiries

10Timeline to starting employment as Foreign Human Resources with
Specified Skills No.1
Foreign nationals coming to Japan from abroad
Foreign national who
successfully completed
Technical Intern Training (ii)Foreign nationals newly
entering Japan for
employment

Exempt from exams(skills, Japanese language)

Pass overseas exam(skills, Japanese language)

Foreign nationals residing in Japan(Medium-to long-term residents)<Skill test>- Examinations corresponding to the work
category of the specified industrial field<Japanese Language Test>- The Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese(JFT-Basic) (The Japan Foundation)orJapanese Language-Proficiency Test (N4 or higher)(The Japan Foundation, Japan Educational Exchanges and Services)
etc.

Directly apply to a job offer/referred to job by private job referral company

Foreign national who successfullycompleted Technical Intern Training (ii)International students, etc.

Exempt from exams(skills, Japanese language)

Pass exam(skills, Japanese language)

Directly apply for a job offer/referred to job by private job referral company/Hello Work

[Signed an employment contract with an accepting organization] Pre-employment orientation, etc. by accepting organization, Medical checkup
Application for a Certificate of Eligibility* Proxy application made by an employee of
accepting organization, etc.
Examination

Application for Permission to Change Status of Residence*In principle, the applicant must
apply in person

Regional Immigration Bureau

Permission to Change Status of Residence

Issuance of Certificate of Eligibility

Issuance of residence card

Send a Certificate of Eligibility to accepting organization
Visa application
Japanese
EmbassyorConsulate-General*Submit the Certificate of Eligibility sent by the acceptingorganization to the Japanese Embassy or ConsulateGeneral

Examination

Visa issuance

Entry into Japan
Issuance of residence card
*May be issued at a later dateExamination[After arrival in Japan (or after a change of status ofresidence), the following must be done without
delay]- Attend orientation on daily life in Japan carried out
by accepting organization, etc.
- Resident registration at municipality of residence- Open a bank account for receiving wages- Secure housing,etc.

[Requirements for foreign nationals]- Must be 18 years old or older- Passed skills exam and Japanese Language Test (Foreign nationals who have successfully completed
Technical Intern Training (ii) are exempted)- Have not resided in Japan for a total of 5 years or more as a Specified Skilled Worker (i)- Has not been levied with a deposit or entered a contract that includes a breach of contract penalty- If there are expenses to be borne by the applicant, the applicant shall fully understand the contents,
etc.

Start working at accepting organization11

1. Outline of the System for Foreign Human Resources
with Specified Skills (Machine parts andtooling/Industrial machinery/Electric, electronics andinformation industries)
2. Process Leading Up to Start of Employment for
Foreign Human Resources with Specified Skills No.1
3. Specified Skilled No. 1 Assessment Test for
Manufacturing Field
4. Addition of Specified Skilled Worker No. 2 in the
Manufacturing Field
5. Contact for inquiries123-1. Overview of Specified Skilled No. 1 Assessment Test for
Manufacturing Field (1/2)

No.1

 The Specified Skilled No. 1 Assessment Test for Manufacturing Field (overseas) is conducted as follows as of September 2023.
 The examination timetable was changed in FY2023.

Test classification

 Three categories (*Select from 19 skills. Details are described in 3-2.)

Date and Country of
Examination

 Overseas: Scheduled to be conducted in Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
 Schedule for FY2023: Sunday, November 19, 2023 *Please check the portal site for the latest information:
https://www.sswm.go.jp/exam_f/examination_index.html

Test time 80 minutes for both written and practical skill examinations in total *Changed from FY2023

Capacity Indonesia: 150 examinees for each examination category Thailand: 100 examinees for each examination category Philippines: 50 examinees for each examination category

Examination method

Pass criteria

 Computer-based testing (CBT) or test on paper(Both written and practical skill exams)

 Written exam: 65% or more of correct answers
 Practical skill exam: 60% or more of correct answers
133-1. Overview of Specified Skilled No. 1 Assessment Test for
Manufacturing Field (2/2)

No.1

 Starting in FY2023, the language for overseas examinations is Japanese. In addition, the examination fee and the fee for issuinga pass certificate have been changed.
Language Japanese *Changed from FY2023
 The examination criteria is the skill test level 3 or equivalent of the national trade skill

Examination criteria

testing for people who complete Technical Intern Training (ii) that exempts Specified
Skilled (i) examination.
*Sample questions are also available on the portal site. See the "Sample Questions" at the bottom of the page on the right.

Qualifications to takeexamination

Application

Exam fee / Fee forissuance of Pass
Certificate
Method of notification ofpass/fail In principle, foreign nationals who are 17 years of age or older on the day of the examination and who
intend to work in Japan if they pass the examination

 Applications are open on the portal site (https://www.sswm.go.jp/en/exam_f/)

All work categories *Changed from FY2023
 Examination fee: *Approximately 8,000 Japanese yen (payment in local currency)
 Fee for issuing a pass certificate: 15,000 yen (for applications (including reissue) after July 1, 2023)
 The test center will notify all candidates of the results within three months of the test.

14３-2．Test Categories for Specified Skilled No. 1 Assessment Test
for Manufacturing Field

No.1

 In FY2023, examinees can select from 19 skills in 3 examination categories during the transitional period following the integration.
 Similar to other skills, the welding test in the skill test will be changed to a test by judgment, etc. (paper test) from this fiscal year
onward.

(1) Common questions in the category

Electric and electronic equipment
assembly(1) Common questions in the category(1) Common questions in the category(2) Multiple-choice questions(15 subjects)(2) Multiple-choice questions(9 subjects)(2) Multiple-choice questions(2 subjects)- Machining- Finishing- Plastic molding- Electric equipment assembling- Electronic equipment assembling- Print wiring board manufacturing- Machine inspection- Machine maintenance- Industrial packaging- Electroplating- Aluminum anodizing

Practical skill
examination

Written examination

Machining and Metal Processing- Casting- Die casting- Metal press- Factory sheet
metal work
- Forging- Iron work
- Machining- Finishing- Plastic molding- Welding- Painting- Electric equipment
assembling- Machine inspection- Machine maintenance- Industrial packaging

Metal surface treatment

Multiple-choice questions (19 subjects)--- Multiple-choice questions are for the same subject as in the written examination.
Casting, forging, die casting, machining, metal press, iron work, factory sheet metal work, Electroplating, aluminum anodizing,
finishing, machine inspection, machine maintenance, electronic equipment assembling, electric equipment assembling,
print wiring board manufacturing, plastic molding, painting, welding, industrial packaging

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3. Details of the Specified Skilled No. 1 Assessment Test for
Manufacturing Field

No.1

 The written examination consists of questions in which the examinees select whether each question text is correct (〇)or wrong (X).
 The skill test involves reading the content related to actual work processes and materials and choosing the correct
answers.
Access the Portal Site (https://www.sswm.go.jp/exam_f/examination.html) to get sample questions.

<Scope of questions and sample questions (example of skill: casting)>

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(Reference) About the Japanese Language Test

No.1

Please apply for the Japanese Language Test from the below links.
However, if you have successfully completed Technical Intern Training (ii), you are exempt from taking theJapanese Language Test.
Japanese level

 Japanese language skills necessary for work, based on the ability to carry out daily conversation to someextent and not interfere with daily life

(1) Passing the Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese (JFT-Basic)
https://www.jpf.go.jp/jft-basic/index.html(2) Acquisition of Japanese Language-Proficiency Test N4 or higher
Examination(Either on the right)

https://www.jlpt.jp/(3) Any other test that is recognized to be equivalent to A2 or a higher level of the Frameworkof Reference for Japanese Language Education.
Framework of Reference for Japanese Language Education*Even if you have passed a test to measure your Japanese language ability other than those listed above, it cannot be used
to prove your Japanese language ability as required by the System for Foreign Human Resources with Specified Skills.

Requirements for
exemption

 However, if you have successfully completed Technical Intern Training (ii) in the manufacturing industry fieldor other occupations or professions, you are exempted from the Japanese Language Test.
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1. Outline of the System for Foreign Human Resources
with Specified Skills (Machine parts andtooling/Industrial machinery/Electric, electronics andinformation industries)
2. Process Leading Up to Start of Employment for
Foreign Human Resources with Specified Skills
3. Specified Skilled No. 1 Assessment Test for
Manufacturing Field
4. Addition of Specified Skilled Worker No. 2 in the
Manufacturing Field
5. Contact for inquiries18

4-1．Outline of Specified Skilled Worker No. 2

No.2

 The Cabinet decided on June 9, 2023 that all 11 fields, including the manufacturing fields related to machine parts and tooling, industrial
machinery, and electric, electronics and information industries, will be eligible for the Specified Skilled Worker No. 2. This way, foreign
nationals who have acquired good skills through their experience as Specified Skilled Workers No. 1 can continue to work in the
manufacturing industry as skilled workers or in management positions.
Specified skilled worker No. 1
A status of residence for foreign nationals engaged in work requiring skills thatneed considerable knowledge or experience (*1)

Specified skilled worker No. 2
A status of residence for foreign nationals engaged in work requiring proficient skills(*2)

Status ofresidence

Renewed for a period not exceeding one year, as specified by the Minister ofJustice for each foreign national, for a maximum stay up to five years in total

Renewed every 3 years, 1 year or 6 months, no upper limit

Skill standards

Checked by examinations, etc. (Foreigners who have successfully completed
Technical Intern Training No. 2 are exempt from the examination, etc. requirement)

Checked by examinations, etc.

Japanese language skills necessary for daily life and work are checked byexaminations, etc. (Foreigners who have completed Technical Intern Training No. 2
are exempt from the examination, etc. requirement)

Check by examination, etc. is not required in principle.

Japaneselanguage level

Yes
Estimated
number of accepted
workers (upper limit)

No

Accompaniment by Basically, not permitted
family members

Permitted if requirements are met (spouse, children)

SupportField

Eligible for support by accepting organizations or registered support organizations

Not eligible for support by accepting organizations or registered support
organizations

Nursing care, building cleaning, machine parts and tooling, industrial machineryand electric, electronics and information industries, construction industry,
shipbuilding and ship machinery industry, automobile repair and maintenance,
aviation, lodging, agriculture, fisheries, food and beverages manufacturing industry,food service industry (12 fields in total)

Building cleaning, machine parts and tooling, industrial machinery and electric,
electronics and information industries, construction industry, shipbuilding and shipmachinery industry, automobile repair and maintenance, aviation, lodging,
agriculture, fisheries, food and beverages manufacturing industry, food service
industry (11 fields in total)(*1)
Skills that require a considerable period of work experience, etc., but are of a level that enables the employee to immediately perform work at a certain level without special training or development.
(*2)
Proficient skills acquired through years of work experience, etc. and that require a high level of expertise or skills equivalent to or greater than that of a foreign national with the current status of residence in the professional/technical field.
The skills are, for example, at a level at which the employee is able to perform highly specialized and technical work based on his/her own judgment, or is able to perform the work with proficient skills while supervising the work as a supervisor.

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4-2．Requirements for Obtaining the Status of Residence for Foreign Human
Resources with Specified Skills No. 2 in the Manufacturing Industry

No.2

 The ideal person with specified skills No. 2 is a human resource who possesses proficient skills based on work experience,
etc., and is able to unite, guide, and supervise other workers on site.
 To obtain this status of residence, the requirements of one of two roadmaps below must be met. Both roadmaps require aminimum of three years of work experience at a manufacturing site in a company based in Japan.
1: Roadmap for the Specified Skills No. 2 Assessment Test

Requirements

All three of the following must be met.

2: Roadmap for the National Trade Skill Test & Certification(NTSTC)All two of the following must be met.

(1) Obtaining Grade 3 for the Business Skills Test - Business Career (1) Obtaining Grade 1 for the National Trade Skill Test & Certification
Kentei(NTSTC)(Either of the following categories: Production Management Planning,(Any of the following categories: Casting, Forging, Die Casting,
Production Management Operation)
Machining, Metal Press, Iron Work, Factory Sheet Metal Work,Electroplating, Aluminum Anodic Oxidation, Finishing, Machine(2) Passing the Specified Skills No. 2 Assessment Test for
Inspection, Machine Maintenance, Electronic Equipment Assembling,
Manufacturing Field
Electrical Equipment Assembling, Printed Wiring Board Manufacturing,(Any of the following categories: Machining and Metal Pressing, Electric Plastic Molding, Painting, Industrial Packaging)and electronic equipment assembly, Metal surface Treatment)(2) At least 3 years of work experience at a manufacturing site in a(3) At least 3 years of work experience at a manufacturing site in a company based in Japan.
* This is required when notifying the Immigration Services Agency.
company based in Japan.
* This is required when applying for the Specified Skills No. 2 Assessment Test

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4-3．Outline of the Specified Skills No. 2 Assessment Test for Manufacturing Field

No.2

 The outline of the Specified Skills No. 2 Assessment Test for Manufacturing Field is as shown in thetable below. Please check the portal site for the latest information.
Test category Three categories in all
IncludedskillsDate and venue of
examination(1) Machining and Metal Processing(2) Electric and Electronic Equipment Assembly(3) Metal surface Treatment

Casting, forging, die casting, machining,
metal press, iron work, factory sheet metal
work, finishing, plastic molding, machineinspection, machine maintenance, electric
equipment assembling, painting, welding,industrial packaging

Machining, finishing, plastic molding, print wiringboard manufacturing, electronic equipment
assembling, electric equipment assembling,machine inspection, machine maintenance,industrial packaging

Electroplating, aluminum anodizing

 Mid-October to late October 2023 (scheduled)

Multiple venues in Japan (scheduled) Late January to early February 2024 (scheduled)

Multiple venues in Japan (scheduled)*Examinations will not be conducted overseas.

Language JapaneseExamination
method Paper test

Examination level

 Equivalent to the passing level of Grade 1 of the National Trade Skill Test & Certification (NTSTC), which is an examination
for advanced technicians

Application

 Apply on the portal site: https://www.sswm.go.jp/exam_f_02

Examination fees Currently being adjusted* There are no plans to create examinations in other languages.

* When applying, you must attach a document certifying that you have “at least three years of work experience at a manufacturing site of a company based in Japan.”21

1. Outline of the System for Foreign Human Resources
with Specified Skills (Machine parts andtooling/Industrial machinery/Electric, electronics andinformation industries)
2. Process Leading Up to Start of Employment for
Foreign Human Resources with Specified Skills
3. Specified Skilled No. 1 Assessment Test for
Manufacturing Field
4. Addition of Specified Skilled Worker No. 2 in the
Manufacturing Field
5. Contact for inquiries

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5. Consultation Services in the Manufacturing Industry Field
Consultation Service for Foreign Human Resources with
Specified Skills in the Manufacturing Industry
Multilingual Call Center

Tel: +81-3-6838-0058＋81-50-2018-6773 (for those who require support in a language other than Japanese)

E-mail: seizou_tokuteiginou_soudanmadoguchi@injestar.co.jp
Available in Japanese, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Thai

Portal Site https://www.sswm.go.jp/en/2324