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2023.07.01
In 2022, the categories of work under Specified Skills were reorganized into three main areas: civil engineering, architecture, and Essential Infrastructure /facilities. This system reform is expected to accelerate the transition to Specified Skills. With the number Host Companies also increasing, what kind of training and support are each company providing before and after accepting workers? We will look at the "real opinions of companies next door" that can be gleaned from the results of a survey conducted among Host Companies.
| Period: | September 30th - November 2nd, 2022 |
|---|---|
| subject: | JAC supporting members and companies registered with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism system (5,604 companies) |
| Method: | Internet and email survey (multiple-choice format) |
| Number of answers: | 1,585 Host Companies. |
What kind of support is provided to foreign workers?
This is the kind of education we provide!
Initiatives being carried out as pre-arrival training.
*This is a response regarding Specified Skilled Worker at JAC member companies.
It's also worth noting that approximately 30% of companies teach work and construction knowledge through classroom lectures!
It appears that most companies conduct some form of pre-employment training. In particular, nearly 40% of companies provide education that conveys roles and mindsets, and practical training that teaches skills.
Initiatives implemented as on-the-job training after acceptance
*This is a response regarding Specified Skilled Worker at JAC member companies.
Many companies are focusing on educating their employees about internal rules and prohibited actions.
Because on-site work involves risks, foreigners with limited Japanese language skills need to be especially careful. Companies are putting a lot of effort into educating them on basic rules, manners, and safety management.
Here's the support we offer!
Initiatives to support the acquisition of qualifications and participation in and passing of special training courses.
*This is a response regarding Specified Skilled Worker at JAC member companies.
More than 10% of companies employ interpreters, demonstrating their enthusiasm for obtaining qualifications.
Approximately 60% of companies appear to subsidize the costs associated with obtaining certifications. It's also noteworthy that about 30% of companies provide support in terms of the learning environment, such as ensuring sufficient study time and providing dedicated study spaces.
Initiatives to support the appointment of Specified Skilled Worker to supervisory or team leader positions.
*This is a response regarding Specified Skilled Worker at JAC member companies.
The training method of having employees attend meetings with other companies to help them understand the work is interesting.
Approximately 40% of companies promote employees to supervisor or team leader positions by giving them actual leadership roles and responsibilities to gain experience. This can be described as practical, hands-on training.
