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What is the difference between a Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) and a Technical Intern Training Program (TITP)?
Contents
Difference between TITP and SSW:
1.Purpose
2.Industry and occupations
3.Job switch
4.Family sponsorship
5.Parties Involved
6.Specified Skilled Worker
7.Technical Intern Training
- Overview of specified skilled workes (SSW)
- Why was it started?
- How does it work?
- What impact has it had?
- Job categories under SSW?
- Overview of technical Intern Training Program(TITP)
a.Why was it started?
b.How does it work?
c.What impact has it had?
d.Job Categories under TITP
- Which would you prefer, TITP or SSW?
Differences between TITP and SSW:
Purpose
Technical Intern Training program is only designed to transfer skills to and provide technical aid for the development of growing nations. Whereas the Specific Skilled Worker program is to call for a foreign professional to solve the workforce shortage in Japan.
Industry and Occupation
For any industry, both Specified Skilled Workers and Technical Intern Trainees are eligible based on skill level. For example, technical interns and skilled workers can apply for agricultural jobs but they will be paid differently.
Job Switch
Only Specified Skilled Workers are permitted to switch jobs in the same industry or other fields depending upon the recognised skill set by that institution. Technical Intern Training Program does not allow individuals to change to another job except for cases like bankruptcy or the destruction of the company due to natural disasters.
Family Sponsorship
For TITP participants and Specified Skilled Worker type (1), they are not allowed to bring their family members with them under any circumstances. Whereas, for Specified Skilled Worker type (2) visa holders can invite their spouse and children to live in Japan.
Parties Involved
In the Technical Intern Training Program, there are five parties involved to send one participant to Japan: the foreign worker, the dispatching company, transferring company overseas, the supervisor organization, and registering and accepting company.
For Specified Skilled Workers, (1) & (2), only one party is involved, mainly through accepting the organization providing an employment contract.
Specified Skilled Worker
Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) or “Tokutei Ginou” is a designation given to foreigners who, for work opportunities, pass immigration as well as proficiency tests for specific jobs in Japan. There are two types of Specified Skill Workers: SSW (1) for considerably skilled professionals and SSW (2) for proficiently skilled professionals.
Technical Intern Training
Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) or “Ginou Jisshu”, started in 1993, is a beneficiary program that helps developing countries and their citizens to transfer skills through On-the-Job training (OJT) in Japan. It aims to strengthen international bonds through an exchange of skills, techniques, and knowledge given to technical interns coming from developing nations.
Overview Of Specified Skilled Worker (SSW)
Introduced in April 2019, the Japanese government initiated a new status of residence for foreign workers called Specified Skilled Worker (SSW). It aims to provide support and resolve the labour shortage in Japan by giving foreign workers residence status in the country based on their skill set. Japan plans to hire about 345,000 non-native workers under the work visa status in 5 years (till 2024).
Under the Specified Skilled Worker program, there are two categories set to distinguish between proficient skilled (type 2) and adequately skilled (type 1). Type 1 allows a maximum stay of 5 years with no benefits, while Type 2 work visa can lead to permanent residency with unlimited renewals and is only applicable for individuals selected for construction, shipbuilding, and ship machinery industry.
Why was it started?
After the decline of the labour force in Japan for the last five years, the Japanese government decided to migrate skilled workers from various foreign countries to support and complete their labour needs. From the nursing industry to aviating industry, there are several work opportunities for foreigners in exchange for good pay, a visa limit of five years and a chance for a Specified Skill Worker (type 2) to obtain permanent residency.
How does it work?
To get a work visa in Japan under a Specified Skilled Worker (type 1), you need to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and a skill proficiency test. Upon checking your results, an organization looking for applicants in their related field will provide a contract to you. After signing the contract, you are eligible to apply for your Specified Skilled Worker Status of residence.
What impact has it had?
By providing an optimistic and attractive opportunity for foreign workers, Japan has enabled a stream of human resources to enter the country and support their systems in exchange of:
1.Long-term employment for Specified Skilled Workers (type 2)
2.Permanent Residency offer for long-term employees and a way to invite their spouse and children to Japan.
3.The salary of SSW is equal to or higher than native workers performing the same tasks with the allowance of ten days paid leave.
4.Only Specified Skilled Workers are given the freedom to switch jobs in Japan, other than the native population.
Job Categories Under SSW
There are two types of Specified Skilled Workers: Type 1 and Type 2
Employment fields under Specified Skilled Worker Type 1:
1.Nursing – providing assistance to people with physical disabilities
2.Building cleaning management – cleaning inside buildings
3.Machine parts and tooling industries – creating components etc.
4.Industrial machine industry – creating components etc.
5.Electrics, electronics and information industries- creating components etc.
6.Automobile repair and maintenance- inspecting and maintaining automobiles
7.Aviation industry – transporting baggage in airplanes’ inspecting and maintaining airplanes
8.Accommodation industry- Working at hotel receptions and greeting guests
9.Agriculture- growing and harvesting vegetables and other produce. Raising pigs, cattles, chickens and other animals
10.Fishery and Aquaculture industry – catching and raising fish
11.Manufacture of food and beverages- preparing food
12.Food services industry – Waiters
Employment fields Specified Skilled Worker Type 2:
1.Construction industry – constructing houses, buildings and other structures
2.Shipbuilding and ship machinery industry – building ships
Overview Of Technical Intern Training Program (TITP)
Signed on November 21,, 2017, the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Health of Japan initiated several measures to amplify the efforts of the Department of Labor and Employment of the Republic of the Philippines.
The Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) targets to contribute their technical knowledge to boost the technical skills of the citizens of developing nations. By implementing education and transfer of skills through On-the-Job Training (OJT) in Japan, the Japanese government is inviting people from all over the world to work and support their labour system with a visa limit of 3-5 years.
Why was it started?
Starting in 2019, the program offers selected candidates from India a 3-5 year internship in Japan for specific industries. After the completion of the course, the candidates are required to return and integrate learned skills in the direction of developing Philippines.
How does it work?
To be selected and transferred to Japan under TITP, one must conform to these points:
1.Recruitment – Applicants that are considered for the jobs are registered under the training program.
2.Japanese language and culture training – Recruited individuals are trained for 3-4 months in their culture and taught their language.
3.Interview: After the training, people are interviewed by Japanese companies looking to hire.
4.Medical Examination: Selected individuals undergo a medical examination to screen out people with medical conditions.
5.Deployment and Employment – After the visa has arrived, the sending organization deploys selected participants to Japan, where they are accommodated near the accepting organization.
6.Return to Philippines : After the training period of 3-5 years, they are sent back to Philippines.
What impact has it had?
During 3-5 years, the Technical Intern Training Program offers a good list of benefits, as stated below:
1.Social security including medical insurance, pension, bonus, and more.
High pay with an average Salaries of workers in Japan range from 130,000 yen (PHP54,548) for entry level TITP trainees and up to 900,000 yen (PHP377,640) for specialized positions for highly skilled professionals.
1.With learnt skills and an understanding of advanced systems in Japan, individuals are hired to perform in-demand skill jobs around the globe.
Job Categories Under TITP
Under the Technical Intern Training Program, the interns are hired by industries as stated below:
1.Automobile Sector (19.8%)
2.Agriculture (3.1%)
3.Textile (0.7%)
4.Food Manufacturing (0.5%)
5.Construction (9.0%)
6.Care Worker (21.5%)
7.Machinery (36.3%)
8.Others (9.2%)
Which would you prefer, TITP or SSW?
From an objective standpoint, it is always necessary to first identify personal skill levels by administering the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and the skill proficiency test. The test results will provide a realistic perspective for the Specified Skilled Worker residence status.
Individuals who are clueless but want to work in Japan should apply for the Technical Intern Training Program, which will guide them seamlessly into the Japanese workforce with a 3-5 year work visa and good perks.
Exam
SSW need to take Japanese Language & Prometric Exam
Japanese Language Training
>JFT – Japan Foundation Test (60 min:60 questions)
PHP 1,500
or
>JLPT – Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N4 Level).
PHP 1,100(N3, N4 & N5)
Prometric Exam
CAREGIVER
>Nursing Care Skills Evaluation Test (60 min:45 questions)
PHP 500
>Nursing Care Japanese Language Evaluation Test (30 min:15 questions)
PHP 500
Process
