Q&A
02. How to become specified skilled workers and the exams

In order for a foreigner who has not undergone technical training to become Specified Skilled Worker (i), he or she must pass both skills evaluation exam equivalent to the level of the Skills Test Level 3 and a Japanese language test.

The method for becoming Specified Skilled Worker (i) varies depending on whether or not you have experience in technical training.

*For more information, please see How to become specified skilled workers on the Overview of the specified skilled workers System page on the JAC website.

skills evaluation exam consists of an academic test and a practical test. The test level for the No. 1 assessment test is equivalent to the Skill Test Level 3, which tests the skills and knowledge that a beginner skilled worker should normally possess. The test level for the No. 2 assessment test is equivalent to the Skill Test Level 1, which tests the skills and knowledge that a senior skilled worker should normally possess. For details on the scope of the test, please see The Specified Skills Evaluation Exam for Construction Industry page.

The Japanese language test refers tothe Japan Foundation's Test in Basic Japanese(implemented by the Japan Foundation) orthe Japanese Language Proficiency TestN4 or above (implemented by the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services). For details on the timing of the Japanese language test, please contact the respective implementing organizations.

According to the "Operational Guidelines for Accepting specified skilled workers" (main body) posted on the Ministry of Justice website, if the implementing organization of the technical intern training recognizes that the foreign national has completed Technical Intern Training Technical Intern Training (ii) successfully based on a written evaluation document that describes the foreign national's attendance during the training, the acquisition of skills, and lifestyle, etc., then specified skilled workers can transition to Specified Skills. However, if the company that intends to accept a specified skilled foreign national is the implementing organization that accepted the foreign national as a technical intern trainee, in principle, it can omit the submission of an evaluation record.

The application process varies depending on the exam.

For domestic exams, please see the link below.
[Attention] For those taking The Specified Skills Evaluation Exam in Japan

For those taking the exam overseas, please see the link below.
Prometric Testing Site

The method for checking your application status varies depending on the exam.

For domestic exams, please see the link below.
Apply for the exam (JAC Members) 4-2. Confirm your application details

For those taking the exam overseas, please see the link below.
Prometric Testing Site

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