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SSW sector

Construction

建設

Building and maintaining homes, buildings and infrastructure as part of a Japanese construction team.

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What the work involves

  • Civil engineering and building work
  • Interior finishing, plumbing and electrical installation
  • Working to Japanese site safety standards

What you need

  • A JLPT pass: N5, N4 or N3, depending on the programme and job
  • A pass certificate from this sector's skills test or evaluation exam

How Midori helps

  • Japanese language training up to the level your job needs
  • Preparation for the sector's skills test
  • Introductions to Japanese employers in this sector
  • Interview preparation and visa application
  • Support until you start work in Japan

Sector rules, test dates and Japanese levels are set by the Government of Japan and can change. Ask us for the current requirements before you apply.