Manufacturing(a.k.a Seizougyou)

・Job Description

Machinery and metal processing category: Engaged in work in the manufacturing process of raw material products, industrial machinery, etc., while supervising multiple technicians, and managing the process (equivalent work in other categories).

・Requirements

A minimum of three years of work experience at a manufacturing site of a company based in Japan is required.　To obtain status of residence, one of the following two routes must be met.

Sample questions, skills included in each test category          

[Machinery and Metalworking Classification]

  Practical skills sample questions    

Included Skills➡ Casting, forging, die casting, machining, metal press work, ironworking, shop sheet metal, finishing, plastic molding, machine inspection, machine maintenance, electrical equipment assembly, painting, welding, industrial packaging

[Electrical and electronic equipment assembly category]

Practical skills sample questions

included skills➡Machining, finishing, plastic molding, printed circuit board manufacturing, electronics assembly, electrical equipment assembly, machine inspection, machine maintenance, industrial packaging

[Metal surface treatment classification]

Practical skills sample questions

Included Skills➡Plating, aluminum anodizing

・Test level:Equivalent standard to the passing level of the Technical Skills Test Level 1, which is an examination for advanced technicians

Criteria for Pass/Fail: 60% of correct answers

reference:Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry”Evaluation test for SSW (Specified Skilled Worker-Tokuteigino) No. 2 in the field of manufacturing”

 The Technical Skills Test Level 1 is administered mainly by the Japan Vocational Ability Development Association.

Please contact the Japan Vocational Ability Development Association of your prefecture for the schedule and details of the test.

Please also note that there are qualifications for the Technical Skills Test Level 1.

➡"List of Years of Work Experience Required for Trade Skill Test

◎The schedule for the assessment examination in the manufacturing industry has been decided.

Please check the details of the schedule and venue on the portal site for the specified skilled foreigners.