Specified Skilled Worker (i)
The Construction Field

Jobs constructing houses, buildings, and other structures

Jobs

• Civil engineering
  Performing work related to the construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair of public facilities under the guidance and supervision of a supervisor
• Building construction
  Performing work related to the construction, extension, renovation, relocation, repair, and remodeling of buildings under the guidance and supervision of a supervisor
• Infrastructure facilities and equipment
  Performing work related to the maintenance, installation, modification, and repair of infrastructure facilities & equipment, such as telecommunications, gas, water, and power, under the guidance and supervision of a supervisor

Expected No. Accepted

80,000
(maximum number of values over the five-year period from April 2024 to March 2029)

Human Resources standards

Skill level

Construction field Specified Skilled Worker (i) Test or Level 3 of the skill exam
Note:
• You do not need to pass these tests if you have satisfactorily completed Technical Intern Training (ii) for Job Categories related to this field. To confirm which occupations and skill exams apply, please see the “Operational Guidelines for Accepting Foreign Nationals as Specified Skilled Workers in Specific Fields.”

Japanese language proficiency

Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese or the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (N4 or higher)
Note:
• You do not need to pass a Japanese language proficiency test if you have satisfactorily completed Technical Intern Training (ii) for any Job Categories.