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Advance your career with the "Qualification Acquisition Incentive System"
Specified Skilled Worker and 100,000 yen each to the host company
Japan Association for Construction Human Resources has established the "Qualification Acquisition Incentive System" and will start accepting applications from October 1 this year.
This system provides 100,000 yen to each of the target Specified Skilled Worker and the host company if they pass either the The Specified Skills (ii) Evaluation Exam for Construction Industry, Grade 1 of the National Trade Skill Test & Certification, or a single level of the skill test.
The purpose is to provide incentives to encourage people to acquire qualifications and advance their careers.
From the perspective of fairness, it will be applied retroactively not only to those who have passed the test not only for those who have passed the test but also to those who have passed one of the The Specified Skills (ii) Evaluation Exam for Construction Industry, Grade 1 of the National Trade Skill Test & Certification, or single grades of the skill test after April 1, 2019.
"Qualification Acquisition Incentive Program" leaflet PDF
Eligible recipients
In the case of (1) passing the The Specified Skills (ii) Evaluation Exam for Construction Industry] or (2) passing the construction-related Grade 1 of the National Trade Skill Test & Certification or a single grade of the skill test (*)], incentives will be provided to A and B below.
- A) Obtained (1) or (2) Specified Skilled Worker
- B) A Specified Skilled Worker Receiving Company
The Specified Skills (ii) Evaluation Exam for Construction Industry, Grade 1 of the National Trade Skill Test & Certification, and a single level of skill certification that you are working for at the time of passing
Recipient companies paying all Specified Skilled Worker (i) of the acceptance levy
*Construction-related Grade 1 of the National Trade Skill Test & Certification, occupations with a single grade of skill certification
Landscaping, Drilling, Building sheet metal work, Freezing and air conditioning apparatus installing, Building stone construction, Carpentry, Frame Wall Construction, Tile roofing, Tobi, Plastering, Furnace installation, Block Architecture, ALC Panel Construction, Tiling, Plumbing, Kitchen Equipment Construction, Frame working, Reinforcing bar construction, Concrete pressure feeding Construction, Waterproofing, Resin Adhesive Injection Construction, Interior finishing, Heat insulation, Curtain Wall Construction, Sash setting, Automatic Door Installation, Shutter Installation, Balcony Installation, Glass Installation, Wellpoint Installation, Painting, Road Marking Construction, Advertising Art Finishing, Iron work, Paper hanging, Fixture making
*Shutter installation is not included in the transition requirements to Specified Skilled Worker (ii) at this time
References
Amount of payment, etc.
100,000 yen will be paid to recipients A (Specified Skilled Worker) and B (host company) respectively.
Scope of payment
- Those who have obtained either ① or ② above on or after April 1, 2019 are eligible for payment (retroactive applications are possible).
- Even if Recipient A (Specified Skilled Worker) passes multiple exams, etc., the payment is [one-time only]
- For recipient B (host company), all Specified Skilled Worker acquired are eligible for payment.
How to apply
You can apply using the dedicated web form. When applying, you will need to register the host company.
① Access the dedicated website and register as a user (company registration).
Application site for "Specified Skills Acceptance and Payment Service"② [Qualification acquisition subsidy] Apply using the application form.
Please prepare the necessary documents for your application.
- Residence card
- Certificate of qualification obtained
- Specified Skilled Worker Individual and host company account information
*Limited to domestic branch accounts of financial institutions in Japan.
③ The application details will be confirmed by JAC (Secretariat).
We will check the details of your application, and if there are no problems, we will transfer the money to your designated account from the following month onwards.
If there are any errors in your application, you will be asked to submit the necessary information again to our office.
FAQ Frequently asked questions
FAQ for the "Qualification Acquisition Incentive Program"
Inquiries (for qualification acquisition subsidy programs only)
■フリーダイヤル: 0120-207056
月〜金(土日祝日・年末年始除く) 9時00分〜17時30分
■メールアドレス:
Other Specified Skills Receiving and Paying Services
Free online special education
Special online training for foreigners engaged in certain hazardous work
Free skills training courses
Skills training for foreigners engaged in particularly dangerous work with work restrictions
"Temporary Return Support" to ease the burden
Specified Skilled Worker Subsidies for the cost of temporary return to their home country
CCUS charge support
Supporting the host company's administrator ID usage fee and Specified Skilled Worker competency evaluation fee
Free Japanese language courses
Free Japanese language lessons tailored to the needs and Japanese level of foreigners
Education and Training Support
Basic education, recruitment activities, skill improvement training, special education/skill courses, etc.
"Post-acceptance training" to deepen understanding of the system
Full support for tuition fees for "Post-acceptance courses" hosted by FITS
Compensation system for Specified Skilled Worker (i)
No new financial burden, "additional compensation" of the national worker accident insurance
