

{"id":5073,"date":"2026-07-29T11:52:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T02:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssw.mirocstaff.co.jp\/?page_id=5073"},"modified":"2026-07-29T14:44:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T05:44:56","slug":"requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ssw.mirocstaff.co.jp\/en\/worker\/requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Conditions and tests for working with specific skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<section>\n<div class=\"section__hero--layer worker\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h1>For working with specific skills (SSW)<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>About conditions and tests<\/h1>\n<p>\u201cI would like to work as a specific skilled worker in Japan, but<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>What test should I take? \u201dI will answer those questions.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>To become a Specified Skilled Worker No. 1, you must pass two exams or complete technical training.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>MirocStaff has already registered over 1,000 people who passed the exam.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>We will do our best to support you in passing the exam and finding employment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"background-blobs\">\n<div id=\"blob1\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"blob2\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"blob3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>Conditions for a person who can become a specific skill No. 1<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list__bar worker feature\">\n<ol>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3>Be over 18 years old.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3>Must have no health problems and be able to work in Japan.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">Examination or experience (one of the following required)<\/h3>\n<p>\u25cfPass both the Japanese language test and the skill test.<br\/>\u25cf Successfully completed Technical Intern Training No. 2 (transition to Specified Skilled Worker is possible with exam exemption).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"inner mid\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>Contents of the exam you should aim to pass<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"title__small\">\n<h3>\u2460 Japanese language test (pass either one)<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list__bar worker\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-20\">JFT-Basic<\/h4>\n<p>Target level: A2 level<br\/>Implemented by the Japan Foundation. This is a test that is taken on a computer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-20\">Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)<\/h4>\n<p>Target level: N4 or higher<br\/>This is the most famous Japanese language test conducted all over the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inner mid\">\n<div class=\"title__small\">\n<h3>\u2461 Skill test (test for the field you want to work in)<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"center mb-40\">This is a test to check whether you have the knowledge for the job you want to do.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>From 2026, the number and scale of exams will increase.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list__bar worker\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-20\">restaurant industry<\/h4>\n<p>Starting in 2026, the scale of the exam will expand and opportunities will increase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-20\">Food and beverage manufacturing industry<\/h4>\n<p>Manufacturing knowledge at the factory is tested. The scale of testing is also expanding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-20\">Logistics warehouse (new field)<\/h4>\n<p>This is a newly added field of interest starting in 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-20\">nursing care<\/h4>\n<p>Nursing care skills and a Japanese language test specifically for nursing care are required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-20\">others<\/h4>\n<p>A total of 19 fields including construction, agriculture, accommodation, building cleaning, and automobile maintenance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"inner mid\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>Cases where you can become a specific skill without an exam<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list__grid--2 employer\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"label worker--1\">Those who have completed Technical Intern Training No. 2<\/h3>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<p>Those who have successfully completed three years of technical training can change to &#8220;Specified Skilled Worker No. 1&#8221; without taking an exam if they are in the same occupation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"label employer--2\">If you want to change your job type<\/h3>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<p>Although you will be exempt from taking the Japanese language test, you will need to pass the &#8220;skills test&#8221; for the new field you want to work in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"inner small\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>MirocStaff support for successful applicants<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"center mb-40\">You can rest assured that over 1,000 people have passed!<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>MirocStaff will support you if you want to pass the exam.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list__bar worker\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">Abundant data on successful candidates<\/h3>\n<p>More than 1,000 successful candidates will share their chosen study methods and advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">Latest exam information<\/h3>\n<p>We will promptly deliver information on the exam schedule that will change from 2026 and new fields (such as logistics).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">Job introduction after passing the exam<\/h3>\n<p>Once you pass the exam, we will immediately introduce you to a job that is perfect for you from over 4,000 companies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section white\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>Also read: Information for those who want to work<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list__link worker\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/worker\/guide\/\">What does it mean to work with specific skills in Japan?<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/worker\/requirements\/\">Conditions and tests for working with specific skills<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/worker\/salary\/\">Salary and treatment of specific skills<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/worker\/step\/\">How to work in Japan\/Steps<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/worker\/jobs\/\">Search for jobs<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/worker\/change-jobs\/\">Those who want to change jobs with specific skills<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section small\">\n<div class=\"inner mid\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list__faq worker mb-40\">\n<dl>\n<dt><p>What kind of exam is required to become a specific skill No. 1?<\/p><\/dt>\n<dd><p>You will need to pass the Japanese language test (JFT-Basic or JLPT N4 or higher) and the skill evaluation test for the field you want to work in.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>However, those who successfully complete Technical Intern Training No. 2 may be exempted from the exam.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt><p>My Japanese is not very good yet, is that okay?<\/p><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Miroku Staff is affiliated with Japanese language schools and vocational schools, and also provides study advice.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>There are also many jobs that you can do without having a high level of Japanese language skills, such as arranging and picking ingredients.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt><p>What kind of work can you introduce me to?<\/p><\/dt>\n<dd><p>We can introduce you to a wide range of jobs, including eating out (restaurants), food and beverage manufacturing (factories), distribution warehouses, lodging, and nursing care.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>We have a wide range of options, including 4,000 customer restaurants and 100 factories of our group companies.<\/p><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"btn__link worker\">\n<a href=\"\/en\/worker\/faq\/\">For those who want 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