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The guide explains the test’s purpose, outlines eligibility requirements for applicants in Japan and with valid passports, and describes how skill level and Japanese language proficiency are evaluated via designated examinations. 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Specified skilled workers and the purpose of the test ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 3  \n2. Eligibility ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 4  \n3. Test subjects and test formats, etc. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5  \n4. Pass mark ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7  \n5. Textbooks ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7  \n6. Test application procedures and prohibition of duplicate applications ・・・・・・・・ 8  \n7. Test fee ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ・ 10  \n8. What to bring on the day of the test ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 10  \n9. Points to note on the day of the test and prohibition of acts of misconduct ・・・・・・ 11  \n10. Announcement of successful candidates and pass certificates ・ ・・・・・・ ・・・ 15  \n11. Handling of personal information ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 17  \n\n| 1. Specified skilled workers and the purpose of the test\u003Cbr>With the revision of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, a new residence status,\"Specified Skilled Worker\", was created on April 1, 2019.\u003Cbr>\"Specific Skilled Worker\" is a system for the acceptance of foreign workers who have a certain level of expertise and skill in specified industry fields, such as the food and beverages manufacturing industry, where it has proven difficult to recruit workers, despite efforts to improve productivity and recruit staff within Japan, in order to address worsening staff shortages.\u003Cbr>In order to qualify for the Specified Skilled Worker 1 residency status for the food and beverages manufacturing industry, a candidate must satisfy the Skill Level and Japanese Language Proficiency requirements.\u003Cbr>The Japanese Language Proficiency Level is judged by the Japanese language proficiency assessment tests operated by the Japan Foundation, or the Japanese Language Proficiency Test operated by the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services.\u003Cbr>The Skill Level in the food and beverages manufacturing industry category is determined by the Manufacture of Food and Beverages Skills Proficiency Test administered by OTAFF. (OTAFF may abbreviate the name of the test as and when necessary.)\u003Cbr>To apply for the Specified Skilled Worker residency status, please contact the Ministry of Justice or the Immigration Services Agency.\u003Cbr>OTAFF cannot respond to any queries other than those regarding the skills proficiency tests for Specified Skilled Workers for the food and beverages manufacturing industry and the food service industry.\u003Cbr>【Application for “Specified Skilled Worker (Manufacture of Food and Beverages)” residence status】 |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Skill Level Manufacture of Food and Beverages Skills Proficiency Test 1\u003Cbr>| Japanese Proficiency Level Japanese Basic Test (JFT-Basic) or Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)\u003Cbr>|\n| Pass both tests\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Apply to the Immigration Services Agency\u003Cbr>* Even if you pass both exams this does not necessarily guarantee that you will receive the Specified Skilled Worker residence status. |  |\n\n2. Eligibility  \nPersons eligible to take the test in Japan for Specified Skilled Workers in the food and beverages manufacturing industry are those who satisfy the conditions a) and b), below, on the day of the test.  \na) Persons who have the appropriate residence status (Note 1) and are 17 years of age or older on the day of the test.  \nb) Persons having a passport (Note 2) issued by a foreign government or competent authority of a territory, as prescribed in public notice by the Minister of Justice, for the purposes of cooperating in the smooth execution of any forced deportation order.  \nNote1: With the exception of those who are in Japan illegally (illegal residents), persons legally residing in Japan are eligible. This also includes persons who are legally in Japan fora short stay, such as for tourism, even if they do not hav","cbCaih1G4MPv6zUc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaih1G4MPv6zUc","pdf",592411,17,"English","# Specified skilled workers and the purpose of the test\n## Eligibility\n# Test subjects and test formats, etc.\n## Pass mark\n## Textbooks\n## Test application procedures and prohibition of duplicate applications\n# Test fee\n## What to bring on the day of the test\n## Points to note on the day of the test and prohibition of acts of misconduct\n# Announcement of successful candidates and pass certificates\n## Handling of personal information","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Manufacture of Food and Beverages Skills Proficiency Test?\",\"answer\":\"It determines the skill level required for the Specified Skilled Worker residence status in the food and beverages manufacturing industry and supports acceptance of foreign workers with the needed expertise.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is eligible to take the test in Japan?\",\"answer\":\"Eligible applicants must meet the stated conditions on the test day: they must have an appropriate legal residence status and be at least 17 years old, and they must hold an eligible foreign passport as specified in the public notice.\"},{\"question\":\"Does passing the test guarantee the Specified Skilled Worker residence status and a visa?\",\"answer\":\"No. Passing the test does not guarantee residence status approval, and even with a Certificate of Eligibility, visa review is conducted separately and still does not guarantee issuance.\"}]","Manufacture of Food and Beverages Skills Proficiency Test | PDF",1791172359,43]