SSW(ii) Exam for Industrial Product Manufacturing

The purpose of this test is to evaluate whether or not you have the skills necessary to work in the manufacturing industry in Japan with a Specified Skilled Worker (ii) residence status.

You can check the process leading up to the exam and the basic operations of CBT.

Even if you pass the test, it does not guarantee that you will be granted the "Specified Skilled Worker" status of residence. Even if an application for a Certificate of Eligibility or permission to change your status of residence is made for a person who passes the test, it does not necessarily mean that you will be issued with a Certificate of Eligibility or that you will be permitted to change your status of residence. In addition, even if you are issued with a Certificate of Eligibility, your visa application will be examined separately by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and you may not necessarily be issued a visa.

① Name when creating ID

• Please create Prometric ID using the same name as the name on Identification Document will bring with you on the day.
• If the name on Identification Document does not match the name registered to your Prometric ID, you will not be able to take the test on the day of the test.
• Your name cannot be corrected after the reservation is completed, so please be sure to check it before making your reservation.

② Prohibition of duplicate reservations for the same test category by creating multiple IDs

• It is prohibited for one person to obtain multiple Prometric IDs.
• If you already have Prometric ID and then obtain another Prometric ID to reserve or take a test of the same exam category, your test results will be invalidated.

• Reservations and changes can be made until 23:59 (Japan time) three business days before the test date. If the test date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Japanese holiday, you can apply until 23:59 (Japan time) four business days before the test date.
• Business days are days excluding Saturdays, Sundays, Japanese holidays, and New Year's holidays.
• The dates vary depending on Test Center. Please note that Test Center may not hold exams depending on the date and time.
• Seating is limited. Please complete Scheduling as soon as possible.
• The name, date of birth, nationality, and gender registered at the time of reservation cannot be changed. Please make sure to register without any mistakes.
• If you are taking the test in Japan, you will need to upload a photo of yourself when making Scheduling. The uploaded photo will be included in Confirmation Letter and will be used to verify your identity On the test day. The uploaded face photo will also be included in the result notification. Please check the face photo regulations in advance and prepare a face photo that meets the regulations.

• Cancellation is not possible. Even if there is an error in the reservation details, corrections or cancellations cannot be made after the reservation is completed.
• No changes can be made after the reservation deadline has passed.
• Scheduling cannot be changed unless there are vacant seats.
• Regardless of Presence or Absence On the test day Test Fee and Voucher will not be refunded, nor will Voucher be reissued.

• Entrance to Test Center will begin 30 minutes before the start of the test.
• Please arrive at Test Center 15 minutes before the start of the test. If you are late, you will not be able to take the test.
• You must present a valid Identification Document on the day of the test. If you are unable to present it, you will not be able to take the test (originals only. Copies are invalid for any reason).
• Even if you are unable to take the test due to being late or Any lack of or mistake in your identification document(s), Test Fee will not be refunded.

Test Fee vary depending on the country where you take the test. Please check below.

Payment methods vary depending on the country where you take the test. Please check below.

If you do not have a Prometric ID, please create one first.
Please carefully read the "Notes on Creating Prometric ID" and register your name correctly.
 

Notes

① Name when creating ID

• Please create Prometric ID using the same name as the name on Identification Document will bring with you on the day.
• If the name on Identification Document does not match the name registered to your Prometric ID, you will not be able to take the test on the day of the test.
• Your name cannot be corrected after the reservation is completed, so please be sure to check it before making your reservation.

② Prohibition of duplicate reservations for the same test category by creating multiple IDs

• It is prohibited for one person to obtain multiple Prometric IDs.
• If you already have Prometric ID and then obtain another Prometric ID to reserve or take a test of the same exam category, your test results will be invalidated.

• Cancellation is not possible. Even if there is an error in the reservation details, corrections or cancellations cannot be made after the reservation is completed.
• The name, date of birth, nationality, and gender registered at the time of reservation cannot be changed. Please make sure to register without any mistakes.
• Reservations and changes can be made until 23:59 (Japan time) three business days before the test date. If the test date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Japanese holiday, the test date is 4 business days in advance.
• Business days are days excluding Saturdays, Sundays, Japanese holidays, and New Year's holidays.
• If you are taking the exam in Japan, you will need a photo of your face. Please check the "Regulations for Valid Face Photographs" in advance.
• Please manage your Prometric ID, password, and registered email address yourself, and be careful not to disclose them to a third party.

Group Registration are possible only if 5 or more people are taking the test on the same day. Group Registration are available in a limited number of countries.

• Confirmation Letter
• Identification Document

Valid Identification Document differ depending on the country. Please check below.

• Please check your result notification within 5 business days after taking the test by logging in to your My Page. For instructions on how to print your result notification, please see "How to print your Google Chrome result notification." Please note that this result notification is for the individual to confirm their results, and is different from the "Certificate of Passing" that successful applicants attach when applying for residence status. Please apply for the "Certificate of Passing" through the Manufacturing Sector Specified Skilled Worker Portal Site.

• Retaking the same exam category is not permitted until 45 days have passed since the day after the exam date. Each exam has a reservation acceptance period and an exam implementation period. Please make a reservation during the reservation acceptance period, for an exam date that is within the exam implementation period and that is 45 days after the day after the exam date.