Automobile repair and maintenance field specified skills evaluation test
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- March 15, 2024 ALL NEW
- [Important] Regarding the inability to cancel test reservation
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- March 15, 2024 ALL NEW
- [Automobile repair and maintenance field specified skills evaluation test] Announcement of reservation start in 2024
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- January 25, 2024 ALL
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- January 9, 2024 Japan
- [Added on January 22nd] Notice of temporary closure on January 11th (Thursday), January 18th (Thursday), and February 1st (Thursday) due to the effects of the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
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- December 21, 2023 ALL
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- December 4, 2023 Philippines
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Test Sponsor
Test Sponsor | Official website of Japan Federation of Automobile Maintenance Promotion Associations |
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This Test is aimed at people who intend to enter Japan with the residence status of "Specified Skilled Worker."
The purpose of this Test is to check Candidate 's specialized knowledge, skills, and Japanese language ability in order to work in the auto repair industry as an auto mechanic in Japan.
For taking the exam
You can check the process leading up to the exam and the basic operations of CBT.
Test information
Exam Name | Automobile repair and maintenance field specified skills evaluation test |
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Languages available for the exam | Japanese |
Eligibility |
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Implementation format | CBT(Computer Based Testing) |
Question content | This Test consists of two sections: academic and practical. |
The number of questions | Academic Test: 30 questions Practical Test: 3 tasks (9 questions in total) |
Test time | Academic Test: 60 minutes Practical Test: 20 minutes |
Scheduling acceptance period | April 10, 2024 - March 5, 2025 |
Exam implementation period | April 17, 2024 - March 10, 2025 |
Notes
Eligibility
Even if you are able to pass Test, this does not guarantee that you will be granted the status of residence of "Specified Skilled Worker", and those who pass Test will not be able to apply for Certificate of eligibility or change their status of residence. Even if an application is submitted, it does not necessarily mean that Certificate of eligibility will be issued or permission to change the status of residence will be granted.
ID creation
It is prohibited for one person to obtain multiple Prometric IDs.
If you have already obtained a Prometric ID but obtain another Prometric ID and take the test, your test results may be invalidated.
Scheduling
- Reservations and changes can be made from 60 days before the test date until 23:59 (Japan time) three business days before the test date at the earliest. 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.
change
- Cancellations are not possible.
- 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.
On the day of exam date
- 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 exam date. If you cannot present it, you will not be able to take the test.
- 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.
- The following types of clothing are prohibited at Ateneo University in the Philippines.
Dirty clothes, shorts and shirts for room use, shorts and shirts for sports such as gym and cycling, sleeveless clothes (for men), clothes with deep necklines, clothes with wide openings in the back, clothes without shoulder straps, clothes that show your navel, extreme clothes. short skirts or dresses, extremely low-rise jeans, and slippers.
Identification Document
Identification Document must meet all of the following conditions:
- The "name on Identification Document" must be the same as the "name registered in Prometric ID."
- Must be an original.
- Copying is invalid.
- It cannot be presented on a smartphone screen or other electronic media.
- The photo of Identification Document must be clear and can be verified as the person who came to the test site on On the test day.
- Must be within the expiry date and include a photo.
Event information
Host country
Japan, Philippines
Test Fee
Test Fee vary depending on the country where you take the test. Please check below.
Payment Method
Payment methods vary depending on the country where you take the test. Please check below.
Test Scheduling
ID creation
If you do not have a Prometric ID, please create one first.
Please carefully check
the "Attention for register Prometric ID" and register your name without making any mistakes.
Login/Reservation/Change
- 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.
- 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.
- Please manage your Prometric ID, password, and registered email address yourself, and be careful not to disclose them to a third party.
Group Registration
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.
What to bring on the day
- Confirmation Letter
- Identification Document
Valid Identification Document
Valid Identification Document differ depending on the country. Please check below.
Test Result
Pass/fail announcement
The ID numbers of those who passed the Test will be published on the Nissei Federation website within 30 days after Test is conducted.
If it is decided that an employment contract will be concluded between the successful applicant and the accepting organization (maintenance business), a certificate of passing Test will be issued to Candidate through the accepting organization.
Retake Policy
- You cannot retake Test that you have passed.
- Those who fail the exam will not be able to take the same Test for 45 days starting from the day after exam date.