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Schedule of Test of Automobile repair and maintenance field specified skills evaluation test ※ Updated continuously
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To address the worsening labor shortage, including among small and medium-sized enterprises, and in industrial sectors where it is difficult to secure human resources even after implementing measures to improve productivity and secure domestic workers, a system to accept foreigners with certain expertise and skills who can contribute immediately was enacted from April 1, 2019, creating a new residence status called “Specified Skilled Worker.”
In the automobile maintenance field, acceptance under “Specified Skilled Worker No.1” became possible. The Specified Skilled Worker No.1 evaluation test for the automobile maintenance field started in the Republic of the Philippines on December 3, 2019, in Japan on September 25, 2020, and in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on May 24, 2024.
Furthermore, the automobile maintenance field also allows acceptance under “Specified Skilled Worker No.2,” and the Specified Skilled Worker No.2 evaluation test for the field will begin in Japan on July 16, 2024.
Please refer to the following links for more information on the new residence status.
◆Immigration Services Agency of Japan: Initiatives for accepting new foreign human resources and realizing a symbiotic society
(Establishment of the residence status “Specified Skilled Worker”)
→ Go to the web page ＞External link
◆Immigration Services Agency of Japan: For foreigners who want to work under Specified Skilled Worker
◆Immigration Services Agency of Japan: For foreigners who want to work as a Specified Skilled Worker.
◆Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Acceptance of “Specified Skilled Worker” in the automobile maintenance field
→ Go to the web page ＞External link
→ Guidebook for accepting Specified Skilled Workers in the automobile maintenance field
◆Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: About the consultation desk for members of the Specified Skilled Worker Council in the automobile maintenance field
| 1. Acceptance of Specified Skilled Workers
（1）Examination
■Specified Skilled Worker No.1 Evaluation Test
You must pass both tests ① and ②.
① Evaluation of skills and Japanese language ability necessary for work
“Specified Skilled Worker No.1 Evaluation Test in the Automobile Maintenance Field” or “Automobile Mechanic Skill Test Level 3”
② Evaluation of Japanese language ability necessary for daily life
“Japanese Foundation Test (JFT-Basic)” or “Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N4 or higher”
You can find information on “JFT-Basic” here:
https://www.jpf.go.jp/jft-basic/
You can find information on the “JLPT” here:
https://www.jlpt.jp/
■Specified Skilled Worker No.2 Evaluation Test
You must pass the following test.
Evaluation of skills and Japanese language ability necessary for work
“Specified Skilled Worker No.2 Evaluation Test in the Automobile Maintenance Field” or “Automobile Mechanic Skill Test Level 2”
（2）Transition from Technical Intern Training
■Specified Skilled Worker No.1 Evaluation Test
Those who have successfully completed the second-year Technical Intern Training in “Automobile Maintenance Occupation/Work” are exempt from tests ① and ② of the Specified Skilled Worker No.1 Evaluation Test mentioned above.
In addition, those who have successfully completed the second-year Technical Intern Training, regardless of occupation/work type, are exempt from test ② of the Specified Skilled Worker No.1 Evaluation Test mentioned above.
| 2. Overview of the Examination
◆Specified Skills Evaluation Test in Automobile Maintenance Field (i) Summary
◆Specified Skills Evaluation Test in Automobile Maintenance Field (ii) Summary
（1）Scope of the Examination
■Specified Skilled Worker No.1 Evaluation Test
The scope of the Specified Skilled Worker No.1 Evaluation Test covers automobile chassis and engines, as follows:
① Subjects of the Written Test
1. Basic knowledge about structure, function, and handling
2. Basic knowledge about inspection, repair, and adjustment
3. Basic knowledge about structure, function, and handling of maintenance testing equipment, measuring instruments, and tools
4. Basic knowledge about properties and usage of materials, fuels, and lubricants
② Subjects of the Practical Test
1. Simple basic operations
2. Disassembly, assembly, simple inspection, and adjustment
3. Simple repairs
4. Handling of maintenance testing equipment, measuring instruments, and tools
■Specified Skilled Worker No.2 Evaluation Test
The scope of the Specified Skilled Worker No.2 Evaluation Test covers automobile chassis and engines, as follows:
① Subjects of the Written Test
1. General knowledge about structure, function, and handling
2. Methods of inspection, repair, adjustment, and final inspection
3. General knowledge about structure, function, and handling of maintenance testing equipment, measuring instruments, and tools
4. General knowledge about properties and usage of materials, fuels, and lubricants
5. Safety standards and other laws related to automobile maintenance
② Subjects of the Practical Test
1. Basic operations
2. Inspection, disassembly, assembly, adjustment, and final inspection
3. General repairs
4. Handling of maintenance testing equipment, measuring instruments, and tools
（2）Format, number of questions, and exam time
The test format is CBT. The number of questions and exam time are as follows.
■Specified Skilled Worker No.1 Evaluation Test
① Written Test Format, Number of Questions, and Exam Time
1. Format: True/False (○×)
2. Number of questions: 30, Exam time: 60 minutes
② Practical Test Format, Number of Questions, and Exam Time
1. Format: Judgment test based on scenario with diagrams to make correct decisions
2. Number of tasks: 3, each with multiple questions, Exam time: 20 minutes
■Specified Skilled Worker No.2 Evaluation Test
① Written Test Format, Number of Questions, and Exam Time
1. Format: Multiple choice (4 options)
2. Number of questions: 40, Exam time: 80 minutes
② Practical Test Format, Number of Questions, and Exam Time
1. Format: Judgment test based on scenario with diagrams to make correct decisions
2. Number of tasks: 3, each with multiple questions, Exam time: 30 minutes
(3) Criteria for Passing or Failing
■Specified Skills Evaluation Test (i)
The theory test requires at least 65% correct answers, and the practical test requires a total score of at least 60%
■Specified Skills Evaluation Test (ii)
The theory test requires at least 60% correct answers, and the practical test requires a total score of at least 60%
(4) Test Questions（Test questions）
■Specified Skills Evaluation Test (i)
①Example of the Theory Test Questions
②Example of the Practical Test Questions
■Specified Skills Evaluation Test (ii)
①Example of the Theory Test Questions Answers（Theory Test Answer）
②Example of the Practical Test Questions
| 3. Notification Method of the Test Results（Notification method of the test results）
Within 30 days after the test, the ID numbers of successful candidates will be published on the JASPA website.
If a successful candidate has concluded an employment contract with an accepting organization, the Certificate of Passing will be issued to the candidate through the accepting organization.
The ID number of those who pass the test will be announced on the JASPA website within 30 days after the test.
Certificate is issued upon the request of the accepting organization which the applicant enters into employment contract with.
| 4. Test Fees
■Specified Skills Evaluation Test (i)
（1）Test Fees: Philippines: 1,700PHP Vietnam: 710,000VND
Japan: 4,300 yen (tax included) Indonesia: 450,000IDR
（2）Certificate Issuance Fee: 16,000 yen (tax included)
■Specified Skills Evaluation Test (ii)
（1）Test Fee: Japan: 4,800 yen (tax included)
（2）Certificate Issuance Fee: 16,000 yen (tax included)
The certificate issuance fee shall be borne by the accepting organization.
| 5. Test Information（Test information）
◆About the Specified Skills Evaluation Test (i)
◆About the Specified Skills Evaluation Test (ii)
※The latest test schedule can be checked here.
Click here for the Test Dates（The Philippines）
Click here for the Test Dates（Japan）
| 6. Application for the Test（Application for the test）
The test application site supports 12 languages including Japanese.
Detailed test information and reservation can be foundhere ＞External link
You can choose 12 languages including English in the Test Application Site.
Click here for details and application
◆Reference
・List of Test Centers in Japan (Japanese)
・User Guide for Test Application Site (PROMETRIC) (Japanese)
・Test Day Procedure (12 languages including Japanese)
◆Reference
・Search Test Center in Japan
・User Guide for the Test Application Site (You can choose from the total of 12 languages, including English.)
・On The Test Day（You can choose from the total of 12 languages, including English.）
◆About Local Test Administration
| 7. About the Test Results（About the test results）
Test Results Information（Test results information） is available here ＞External link
| 8. About the Certificate of Passing
When a successful candidate has concluded an employment contract with an accepting organization, the organization will apply to issue the Certificate of Passing.
The application for the certificate issuance is limited to the accepting organization. (Delegation by a registered support organization is possible.)
If an employment contract has been concluded between the Successful Candidate and the Automobile Repair and Maintenance Company, a Certificate will be issued to the Successful Candidate through the Automobile Repair and Maintenance Company.
The application for the issuance of a Certificate must be taken by the Automobile Repair and Maintenance Company. It is mandatory.
For the application procedure, please refer to the JASPA website.
In the automobile maintenance field, acceptance under “Specified Skilled Worker No.1” became possible. The Specified Skilled Worker No.1 evaluation test for the automobile maintenance field started in the Republic of the Philippines on December 3, 2019, in Japan on September 25, 2020, and in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on May 24, 2024.
Furthermore, the automobile maintenance field also allows acceptance under “Specified Skilled Worker No.2,” and the Specified Skilled Worker No.2 evaluation test for the field will begin in Japan on July 16, 2024.
Please refer to the following links for more information on the new residence status.
◆Immigration Services Agency of Japan: Initiatives for accepting new foreign human resources and realizing a symbiotic society
(Establishment of the residence status “Specified Skilled Worker”)
→ Go to the web page ＞External link
◆Immigration Services Agency of Japan: For foreigners who want to work under Specified Skilled Worker
◆Immigration Services Agency of Japan: For foreigners who want to work as a Specified Skilled Worker.
◆Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Acceptance of “Specified Skilled Worker” in the automobile maintenance field
→ Go to the web page ＞External link
→ Guidebook for accepting Specified Skilled Workers in the automobile maintenance field
◆Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: About the consultation desk for members of the Specified Skilled Worker Council in the automobile maintenance field
| 1. Acceptance of Specified Skilled Workers
（1）Examination
■Specified Skilled Worker No.1 Evaluation Test
You must pass both tests ① and ②.
① Evaluation of skills and Japanese language ability necessary for work
“Specified Skilled Worker No.1 Evaluation Test in the Automobile Maintenance Field” or “Automobile Mechanic Skill Test Level 3”
② Evaluation of Japanese language ability necessary for daily life
“Japanese Foundation Test (JFT-Basic)” or “Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N4 or higher”
You can find information on “JFT-Basic” here:
https://www.jpf.go.jp/jft-basic/
You can find information on the “JLPT” here:
https://www.jlpt.jp/
■Specified Skilled Worker No.2 Evaluation Test
You must pass the following test.
Evaluation of skills and Japanese language ability necessary for work
“Specified Skilled Worker No.2 Evaluation Test in the Automobile Maintenance Field” or “Automobile Mechanic Skill Test Level 2”
（2）Transition from Technical Intern Training
■Specified Skilled Worker No.1 Evaluation TestThose who have successfully completed the second-year Technical Intern Training in “Automobile Maintenance Occupation/Work” are exempt from tests ① and ② of the Specified Skilled Worker No.1 Evaluation Test mentioned above.
In addition, those who have successfully completed the second-year Technical Intern Training, regardless of occupation/work type, are exempt from test ② of the Specified Skilled Worker No.1 Evaluation Test mentioned above.
| 2. Overview of the Examination
◆Specified Skills Evaluation Test in Automobile Maintenance Field (i) Summary
◆Specified Skills Evaluation Test in Automobile Maintenance Field (ii) Summary
（1）Scope of the Examination
■Specified Skilled Worker No.1 Evaluation Test
The scope of the Specified Skilled Worker No.1 Evaluation Test covers automobile chassis and engines, as follows:
① Subjects of the Written Test
1. Basic knowledge about structure, function, and handling
2. Basic knowledge about inspection, repair, and adjustment
3. Basic knowledge about structure, function, and handling of maintenance testing equipment, measuring instruments, and tools
4. Basic knowledge about properties and usage of materials, fuels, and lubricants
② Subjects of the Practical Test
1. Simple basic operations
2. Disassembly, assembly, simple inspection, and adjustment
3. Simple repairs
4. Handling of maintenance testing equipment, measuring instruments, and tools
■Specified Skilled Worker No.2 Evaluation Test
The scope of the Specified Skilled Worker No.2 Evaluation Test covers automobile chassis and engines, as follows:
① Subjects of the Written Test
1. General knowledge about structure, function, and handling
2. Methods of inspection, repair, adjustment, and final inspection
3. General knowledge about structure, function, and handling of maintenance testing equipment, measuring instruments, and tools
4. General knowledge about properties and usage of materials, fuels, and lubricants
5. Safety standards and other laws related to automobile maintenance
② Subjects of the Practical Test
1. Basic operations
2. Inspection, disassembly, assembly, adjustment, and final inspection
3. General repairs
4. Handling of maintenance testing equipment, measuring instruments, and tools
（2）Format, number of questions, and exam time
The test format is CBT. The number of questions and exam time are as follows.
■Specified Skilled Worker No.1 Evaluation Test
① Written Test Format, Number of Questions, and Exam Time
1. Format: True/False (○×)
2. Number of questions: 30, Exam time: 60 minutes
② Practical Test Format, Number of Questions, and Exam Time
1. Format: Judgment test based on scenario with diagrams to make correct decisions
2. Number of tasks: 3, each with multiple questions, Exam time: 20 minutes
■Specified Skilled Worker No.2 Evaluation Test
① Written Test Format, Number of Questions, and Exam Time
1. Format: Multiple choice (4 options)
2. Number of questions: 40, Exam time: 80 minutes
② Practical Test Format, Number of Questions, and Exam Time
1. Format: Judgment test based on scenario with diagrams to make correct decisions
2. Number of tasks: 3, each with multiple questions, Exam time: 30 minutes
(3) Criteria for Passing or Failing
■Specified Skills Evaluation Test (i)
The theory test requires at least 65% correct answers, and the practical test requires a total score of at least 60%
■Specified Skills Evaluation Test (ii)
The theory test requires at least 60% correct answers, and the practical test requires a total score of at least 60%
(4) Test Questions（Test questions）
■Specified Skills Evaluation Test (i)
①Example of the Theory Test Questions
②Example of the Practical Test Questions
■Specified Skills Evaluation Test (ii)
①Example of the Theory Test Questions Answers（Theory Test Answer）
②Example of the Practical Test Questions
| 3. Notification Method of the Test Results（Notification method of the test results）
Within 30 days after the test, the ID numbers of successful candidates will be published on the JASPA website.
If a successful candidate has concluded an employment contract with an accepting organization, the Certificate of Passing will be issued to the candidate through the accepting organization.
The ID number of those who pass the test will be announced on the JASPA website within 30 days after the test.
Certificate is issued upon the request of the accepting organization which the applicant enters into employment contract with.
| 4. Test Fees
■Specified Skills Evaluation Test (i)
（1）Test Fees: Philippines: 1,700PHP Vietnam: 710,000VND
Japan: 4,300 yen (tax included) Indonesia: 450,000IDR
（2）Certificate Issuance Fee: 16,000 yen (tax included)
■Specified Skills Evaluation Test (ii)
（1）Test Fee: Japan: 4,800 yen (tax included)
（2）Certificate Issuance Fee: 16,000 yen (tax included)
The certificate issuance fee shall be borne by the accepting organization.
| 5. Test Information（Test information）
◆About the Specified Skills Evaluation Test (i)
◆About the Specified Skills Evaluation Test (ii)
※The latest test schedule can be checked here.
Click here for the Test Dates（The Philippines）
Click here for the Test Dates（Japan）
| 6. Application for the Test（Application for the test）
The test application site supports 12 languages including Japanese.
Detailed test information and reservation can be foundhere ＞External link
You can choose 12 languages including English in the Test Application Site.
Click here for details and application
◆Reference
・List of Test Centers in Japan (Japanese)
・User Guide for Test Application Site (PROMETRIC) (Japanese)
・Test Day Procedure (12 languages including Japanese)
◆Reference
・Search Test Center in Japan
・User Guide for the Test Application Site (You can choose from the total of 12 languages, including English.)
・On The Test Day（You can choose from the total of 12 languages, including English.）
◆About Local Test Administration
| 7. About the Test Results（About the test results）
Test Results Information（Test results information） is available here ＞External link
| 8. About the Certificate of Passing
When a successful candidate has concluded an employment contract with an accepting organization, the organization will apply to issue the Certificate of Passing.
The application for the certificate issuance is limited to the accepting organization. (Delegation by a registered support organization is possible.)
If an employment contract has been concluded between the Successful Candidate and the Automobile Repair and Maintenance Company, a Certificate will be issued to the Successful Candidate through the Automobile Repair and Maintenance Company.
The application for the issuance of a Certificate must be taken by the Automobile Repair and Maintenance Company. It is mandatory.
For the application procedure, please refer to the JASPA website.