Examination Evaluating Category 2 Specified Technical Skills for Manufacturing Sectors
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Examination Evaluating Category 2 Specified Technical Skills
for Manufacturing Sectors

How to Take the Evaluation Tests for the Specified Skilled Worker (ⅱ) Manufacturing Fields (available only in Japanese)

If you have employed someone as a specified skilled worker, including former employees, the Immigration Services Agency’s announcement (Strict Standards Announcement) contains a provision regarding the preparation Proof of Business Experience upon request from the individual. Please comply with this provision where applicable.
(Article 3-4)

When a specified skilled worker is made to engage in practical work in the manufacturing industry based on employment contract for specified skilled workers, upon request from the specified skilled worker, a document certifying the practical experience related to the contract must be provided to the specified skilled worker.

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List of tests (practical skill tests)

  • In the Specified Skills No. 2 Assessment Test, you must pass both the written and practical skill tests.
  • The written test is the Grade 3 Business Skills Test - Business Career Kentei. Please apply and take the test from here.

Exams Currently Accepting Registrations

The schedule for the 2024 fiscal year will be available here.

  • In Japan: July to August 2024, December 2024 to January 2025, February to March 2025 (planned to be held at test centers around Japan)
Examination location

View the page of Prometric Evaluation Test for SSW(ⅱ) in Manufacturing Fields

This page has information about the Examination Evaluating Category 2. See here for information about the Examination Evaluating Category 1.

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