SSW sector

Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery

造船・舶用工業

Building ships and the machinery that goes into them at shipyards and marine equipment makers.

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What the work involves

Welding and steel fabrication
Painting and finishing of hulls
Assembly of engines and ship equipment

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.