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A valuable asset who will contribute to our team in the medium to long term, thanks to their high motivation and skills.
We have high expectations for him to be a leader among the younger generation.
2021.04.12
SASAKIKASETSU Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) has been accepting foreign workers for several years. This article features the voices of three individuals who gained experience as scaffolders and transitioned from Technical Intern Trainee to Specified Skilled Worker (i), as well as the words of the company's representative, who has high expectations for these three individuals working as Specified Skilled Worker. (Interviewed April 12, 2021)
Company Profile
| Location: | 5th Floor, Sanzo Juken Daiichi Building, 2-3-18 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo |
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| Business details: | Scaffolding and earthwork construction business |
| Number of employees: | 18 people |
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Acceptance status
Specified Skills: 3 people (All Vietnamese) |
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| Initial setup: | Fully furnished dormitory with one room per person Fixed Wi-Fi, one pocket Wi-Fi and smartphone per person Provided one bicycle per person Provided work equipment (work equipment is still provided free of charge) Provision of food such as rice, meat and beer (still prepared once a month) (Note) The company pays for the monthly drinking party, and the same applies when employees are invited to a drinking party at the dormitory. |
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- Specified Skills (Total Payment Amount)
Average salary: 413,000 yen - Technical Intern Training (Average Total Payment)
250,000 yen/month
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Representative Director
Morio Suzuki
What were the reasons for accepting Specified Skilled Worker?
Through recruitment and other means, we had keenly felt the decline in the number of young workers in Japan. Looking ahead, we felt that foreign workers who could contribute to our workforce were essential, so we began accepting them. The three individuals first gained experience as Technical Intern Trainee, and then obtained Specified Skills qualification and are now contributing to our business.
What benefits did you experience after accepting it?
The main advantage is being able to secure motivated and highly skilled young people on a medium- to long-term basis. All three of them came to Japan from their home country of Vietnam, and their determination and mindset are different from those of typical young people. Their proactive attitude towards learning new things, even after gaining experience in various fields, is a great inspiration to other staff members.
What were some of the difficulties you faced when accepting them?
Before accepting them, we had concerns about whether they could handle situations requiring quick thinking, given the language barrier and communication difficulties. However, those worries proved unfounded. They communicate and understand each other in Japanese on-site, and they work very efficiently and quickly. To be honest, we haven't experienced any difficulties.
What strategies can be used when accepting new employees and working together effectively?
Since we're taking them in here in Japan, we're determined to raise them well and we're genuinely caring for them. We bring them about 70kg of rice each month, go shopping for meat and vegetables with them, and support them in interacting with other Technical Intern Trainee and Japanese staff. Fortunately, all three of them say they enjoy Japan and want to work in Japan permanently, which makes us very happy.
Advice for companies considering accepting host companies
While some companies hesitate to accept foreign workers due to concerns about language barriers and other issues, with the domestic workforce declining, opportunities for highly motivated Specified Skilled Worker and Technical Intern Trainee will only increase. I believe it is important to take advantage of the system as soon as possible, allowing those with Specified Skills to gain experience and become role models for Technical Intern Trainee.
What are your expectations for the future?
We hope that these three individuals with Specified Skills visas will become leaders not only for Technical Intern Trainee but also for young people in Japan. Scaffolding work involves a wide range of tasks, from assembling scaffolding to transporting heavy objects and dismantling work—tasks that are too diverse to learn in a short period. Because Specified Skills visas allow for long-term experience, we expect them to absorb various skills and become foremen and leaders who can manage the worksite effectively.
Voices from those working on-site
Here are the voices of three Specified Skilled Worker who are active as scaffolders at Sasaki Kasetsu. All three are highly motivated and, above all, fluent in Japanese. They say the reason for this is that their foremen speak to them a lot in Japanese. They are living up to the company's expectations that they will strive for even higher levels of technical and language skills.
ソン
I want to become a team leader on-site, obtain Specified Skilled Worker (ⅱ) qualification, and achieve even greater success!
SON is a leader among other Specified Skilled Worker and Technical Intern Trainee. He has worked on large-scale projects such as mixed-use redevelopment in the Tokyo metropolitan area, and is a reliable person who can read blueprints, understand materials, and handle ordering. He is showing further ambition, saying, "In the future, I want to become a foreman and demonstrate even greater leadership."
チュオン
I'm happy to be working with my colleagues at the friendly Sasaki Kasetsu. I love Japanese food, especially sashimi and motsuni (offal stew)!
TRUONG says that through his work at Sasaki Kasetsu, he learned the importance of "coordinating work processes while communicating" and "safety awareness." While working as a scaffolder on construction projects for cultural facilities and other buildings, he is also a caring senior who is enthusiastic about guiding Technical Intern Trainee, and is a highly trusted craftsman among those around him.
タオ
I'm aiming for further personal growth by watching videos about construction and observing the work of my seniors!
THAO has gained experience at development sites for multi-purpose facilities. He says he wants to continue working in various fields, valuing "understanding the work and tasks" and "prioritizing tasks." He is also eager to broaden his career by obtaining qualifications for forklifts and aerial work platforms.
