Purpose and purpose of the foreign technical intern training program

The main purpose of the foreign technical intern training system is not to solve the labor shortage in Japan at a low price, but to "cultivate human resources" in developing countries.
A system aimed at transferring the skills, technologies and knowledge cultivated in Japan to developing regions and cooperating in "human resource development" that is responsible for economic development in the developing regions is one of Japan's international contributions. It plays an important role.
 
 
The technical intern training law has a basic principle of "in an environment where a system is established for proper acquisition, proficiency or proficiency of skills, etc., and to protect the technical intern trainees so that they can concentrate on the technical intern training. It is stated that "what must be done" and "technical intern training must not be carried out as a means of adjusting the supply and demand of the labor force" (Article 3, Paragraph 2 of the Law).
Regarding the implementation of the technical intern training system, foreign technical intern trainees shall establish an employment relationship with trainees such as Japanese companies to acquire, master and master skills that are difficult to acquire in their country of origin.
The maximum period is 5 years (excellent supervising organization / practitioner), and the acquisition of skills is based on the technical intern training plan.

What is the foreign technical intern training system?

The foreign technical intern training system is stipulated by the Law Concerning the Proper Implementation of Foreign Technical Intern Training and the Protection of Foreign Technical Intern Trainees, the Technical Intern Training Law, and related laws and regulations.
The foreign technical intern training system based on the Technical Intern Training Law has introduced a permit system for supervising organizations and a certification system for foreign technical intern training plans from the viewpoint of proper implementation of technical intern training and protection of technical intern trainees. On the other hand, for excellent supervising organizations and practitioners, the system is being expanded by extending the training period and expanding the number of people accepted. Based on the Technical Intern Training Law, the "Foreign Technical Intern Training Organization" established by the government as an authorized corporation accepts notifications of trainees, accepts applications for permission from supervising organizations, certifies technical intern training plans, trainers and supervises. We will properly implement the work related to the protection of technical intern trainees and the technical intern training system, such as guidance and supervision such as on-site inspections and report collection for groups, consultations and reports from technical intern trainees.
The Jobu Association properly fulfills its responsibilities as a person who supervises the training, and the practitioner (accepting union member) is aware of the responsibility as a person who conducts technical intern training and strives to improve the environment. We must cooperate with the measures. 

Explanation of foreign technical intern training system

Method of accepting technical intern trainees

There are two types of accepting foreign technical intern trainees, "group supervision type" and "company independent type", and Kamitake Cooperative accepts "group supervision type".
The group supervision type is a method in which a non-profit organization (supervising organization) such as a cooperative accepts technical intern trainees and conducts technical intern training at affiliated companies (practitioners = accepting union members).
In order to become a supervising organization, you must apply for permission from the Organization for Technical Intern Training for Foreigners and obtain permission from the competent minister (permit requirements are stipulated in the Technical Intern Training Law).
 
[Group supervision type]
 

 
There are two types of permission of the supervising organization, "specific supervision business" and "general supervision business", and if the permission of the specific supervision business is obtained, the first to second items (up to 3 years), general supervision With the permission of the business, you can carry out the supervision business related to skill training from No. 1 to No. 3 (up to 5 years, the number of people accepted is doubled).
The Jobu Association has obtained permission as a supervising organization for "Specific Skill No. 1 (up to 5 years)" in addition to the "general supervision business" and the two categories.
* Specific skills are limited in industry.

Classification of technical intern training and status of residence

The technical intern training is divided into activities to acquire skills in the first year after entering Japan (No. 1 technical intern training), activities to master skills in the second and third years (No. 2 technical intern training), and four years. It can be divided into three activities (No. 3 technical intern training) to master the skills of the 5th year.
When shifting from No. 1 technical intern training to No. 2 technical intern training, and from No. 2 technical intern training to No. 3 technical intern training, the technical intern trainee himself / herself will take the prescribed skill evaluation test (in the case of transition to No. 2). It is essential that you have passed the department and practical skills (practical skills in the case of transition to No. 3).
The occupations and tasks (currently 77 occupations, 137 tasks) that can be transferred to the No. 2 technical intern training and the No. 3 technical intern training are stipulated by the ordinance of the competent ministry.
Click here for a list of occupations and work
to be transferred. Jump to the Organization for Technical Intern Training for Foreigners.
 
The third technical intern training can be carried out only by excellent supervising organizations and practitioners who are recognized as conforming to the standards set by the ordinance of the competent ministry.
Click here for specific criteria
Jump to the Authorized Corporation Organization for Technical Intern Training.
 
The Jobu Association is an excellent supervising organization recognized as conforming to the standards set by the ordinance of the competent ministry that can carry out the third technical intern training.

 Number of technical intern trainees

The maximum number of technical intern trainees accepted by the trainees is set.
See the table below for details.

Certification of technical intern training plan

　A person who intends to carry out technical intern training (practice practitioner) prepares a technical intern training plan, receives guidance from a supervising organization that receives training supervision, and then certifies that the technical intern training plan is appropriate (certification requirements). Is stipulated by the Technical Intern Training Law), it is necessary to receive from the Organization for Technical Intern Training for Foreigners.
The technical intern training plan must be certified for each technical intern trainee according to each category of No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3. In particular, regarding the No. 3 technical intern training plan, it is necessary for the practitioner to "conform to the standards specified by the ordinance of the competent ministry as satisfying a high level of ability to acquire skills, etc."
Click here to apply for certification of the technical intern training plan
. Jump to the authorized corporation Foreign Technical Intern Training Organization.
 
 In addition, the practitioner is required to carry out technical intern training according to the certified technical intern training plan.
If there is a violation, it will be subject to improvement orders and revocation of certification.

Notification of the practitioner

When the technical intern training is started, the trainee must notify the Organization for Technical Intern Training for Foreigners of the date of the start and other matters specified by the ordinance of the competent ministry without delay.

Attendance of training course

According to the Technical Intern Training Law, (1) a "supervisory person" appointed for each business establishment that conducts a supervising business in a supervising organization, and (2) a "designated external officer" or "external auditor" established by the supervising organization to properly operate the supervising business. , ③ For the "technical intern training manager" appointed for each business establishment where the technical intern training is conducted, the training is conducted every three years by the training institution that the competent minister deems appropriate. You need to take.
In addition, although it is not obligatory for the "technical intern training instructor" and "life instructor" in the training practitioner to take the training training, it is good practice to have these people take the training training every three years. It is recommended to take this course because it is one of the requirements to judge as a person.

A system different from technical intern training What is a specific skill?

　On December 8, 2018, the "Law to partially revise the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act and the Ministry of Justice Establishment Act" was enacted at the 197th Diet Session (extraordinary session) and promulgated on the 14th of the same month.
There are No. 1 and No. 2 in "Specific Skills". "Specific Skill No. 1" can be worked for 5 years only in that field by passing the "Skill Examination" and "Japanese Language Examination" imposed for each field, or by successfully completing Technical Intern Training No. 2. It is a qualification that will be possible.
 If you use specific skills from the end of Technical Intern Training No. 3, you will be able to work for up to 10 years.
The Kamitake Cooperative also supports and manages specific skills.
* Currently, it is limited to 14 types of industries.
(Nursing care, building cleaning, raw material industry, industrial machinery manufacturing industry, electrical / electronic information related industry, construction, shipbuilding / marine industry, automobile maintenance, aviation, accommodation, agriculture, fishing, food and beverage manufacturing industry, restaurant industry)

Certification of the sending agency by the sending country

A sending organization that is familiar with the local situation plays an important role in the selection of technical intern trainees. Therefore, in order to properly operate the technical intern training system, foreign sending organizations are also required to comply with the requirements of relevant laws and regulations.
Specifically, a bilateral agreement will be made between the Government of Japan and the Government of the Sending Country, and each sending government will individually examine the eligibility of the sending institution in its own country, and only the appropriate sending institution will be selected. Since we have established a certification system, only sending organizations certified by the government of the sending country are allowed to send from the sending country.
Click here for details on the technical intern training system
Jump to the authorized corporation Foreign Technical Intern Training Organization.
 
 
Advantages of companies that accept technical intern trainees by "group supervision type" It
It is possible for small and medium-sized businesses that do not have overseas bases to accept, and it is possible to accept in various industries and occupations regardless of the size of the company.
Since the supervising organization prepares and supervises documents related to immigration and residence, etc., the administrative burden is reduced, and with the support of Japanese language education and the placement of interpreters in each country, the company that will be the practitioner is "skill training". You can concentrate on it.