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2022/08/30
[Important] Changes to the classification of Specified Skills in the construction industry
The classification of Specified Skills has changed
Previously, the construction industry's Specified Skilled Worker (i) was divided into 19 work categories (18 examination categories). Under the old system, even if you obtained a Specified Skills qualification in a certain category, you could not engage in any other work. There were also inconsistencies, such as there being occupations that were eligible for technical internship but were not included in Specified Skills.
This time, all work related to the construction industry, including the occupations subject to technical intern training, has been reorganized into three Specified Skills work categories: Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Lifeline/Facilities. This has expanded the range of work that specified skilled workers can do, allowing them to work more flexibly.
For Specified Skills qualifications that you currently have, you can continue to perform the work in the category to which the job type is classified. In addition, you will be able to perform other work in the category to which the work is classified. The integration of categories will not prevent you from performing work that you were previously able to do.
In addition, due to the reorganization, Specified Skilled Worker (i) skills evaluation exam has been consolidated into three test categories: Work Category [Civil Engineering], Work Category [Architecture], and Work Category [Lifeline/Facilities].
For example, if you pass skills evaluation exam for the work category [civil engineering], you will be able to work in civil engineering, and if you pass skills evaluation exam for the work category [architecture], you will be able to work in architecture. Furthermore, if you pass skills evaluation exam for the work category [lifeline/facilities], you will be able to work in lifeline/facilities.
The exam consists of a written exam and a practical exam, and is administered using a computer-based test (CBT). Depending on which job in the construction industry you would like to work in, you can choose from three different exam categories. Please note that the old exam will also be held this year, so please choose as needed.
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the reorganization of our business divisions.
Details of business category [Civil Engineering]
Business definition
Under the guidance and supervision of a supervisor, you will be engaged in work related to the construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair of civil engineering facilities.
Main business activities
| Formwork construction | Concrete pumping | Tunnel construction | Construction Machinery Installation | Earthworks | Reinforcement bar construction | Jump | Marine civil engineering |
Other work related to the construction, renovation, maintenance and repair of civil engineering facilities
Expected related work
- ① Procurement and transportation of raw materials and parts
- ② Maintenance management of equipment, devices, tools, etc.
- 3) Assembling scaffolding, digging up facilities, and other post-process preparation work
- 4. Dismantling scaffolding, backfilling equipment, and other previous process cleanup work
- ⑤ Cleaning and maintenance work
- ⑥ Other tasks incidental to the main business
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Details of business category [Construction]
Business definition
Under the guidance and supervision of a supervisor, you will be engaged in work related to the construction, expansion, renovation, relocation, repair, or remodeling of buildings.
Main business activities
| Formwork construction | Plasterer | Concrete pumping | Roofing | Earthworks | Reinforcement bar construction | Reinforced concrete joints | Interior Finishing | mounting | Jump | Architectural carpenter | Architectural Sheet Metal | Sprayed urethane insulation |
Other construction, expansion, renovation, relocation, repair, remodeling, or related work on buildings
Expected related work
- ① Procurement and transportation of raw materials and parts
- ② Maintenance management of equipment, devices, tools, etc.
- 3) Assembling scaffolding, digging up facilities, and other post-process preparation work
- 4. Dismantling scaffolding, backfilling equipment, and other previous process cleanup work
- ⑤ Cleaning and maintenance work
- ⑥ Other tasks incidental to the main business
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Details of the business category [Lifelines and Facilities]
Business definition
Under the direction and supervision of a supervisor, you will be engaged in work related to the maintenance, installation, modification, or repair of telecommunications, gas, water, electricity, and other lifelines and facilities.
Main business activities
| Telecommunications | Piping | Architectural Sheet Metal | Heat retention/cold retention |
Other work related to the maintenance, installation, modification or repair of lifelines and facilities
Expected related work
- ① Procurement and transportation of raw materials and parts
- ② Maintenance management of equipment, devices, tools, etc.
- 3) Assembling scaffolding, digging up facilities, and other post-process preparation work
- 4. Dismantling scaffolding, backfilling equipment, and other previous process cleanup work
- ⑤ Cleaning and maintenance work
- ⑥ Other tasks incidental to the main business
Watch the video to see the work
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Overview and related materials
Summary document: "Reorganization of work categories related to Specified Skills in the construction industry"
*Reference materials can be found here
Correspondence between work classifications, examinations, and technical intern training, etc.
Please refer to Appendix 6-1 of the Operational Guidelines for the correspondence between the work classification and the exams that must be passed, as well as the correspondence with the completed technical intern training, etc.
Please refer here for information on how to change business classifications due to the system reform.
*For details of the operations of each business category, please refer to Appendix 6-2 to Appendix 6-7 of the Operational Guidelines.
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