Fishery (Fishing) SSW Type 1 Skills Test
The Type 1 test for work on fishing boats. Questions are in hiragana, and it is held in Japan.
Official name: Fishing industry skills proficiency test (Fishery)(ⅰ)
Booking and test windows
- Booking
- 3 August 2026 – 25 November 2026
- Test days
- 1 October 2026 – 30 November 2026
Some countries open booking at a different local time or on a different day; the country table below shows the window that applies to each.
Test format
- Academic
- 30 questions, 50 minutes
- Practical
- 25 questions, 20 minutes
- Language
- Japanese, written in hiragana
- Notes
- Allowed during the test
What it covers
Fisheries in general, safety at sea, and specialised topics on fishing gear and nets.
Who can take it
- At least 17 years old on the test day (18 for Indonesian nationals).
- Passing does not guarantee a job, and fishing work also has experience conditions; read the official notes before booking.
Where it is held and what it costs
| Country | Fee | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | JPY 8,000 | Open until 25 Nov 2026 |
Latest official notices
Published by the test organiser; titles may be machine-translated from Japanese.
- Regarding the impact of the PHP vulnerability on our services
- [Important] Items to bring On the test day Japan
- Temporary Maintenance Notice: Starting September 27, 2026 (Sunday) at 22:00
- Temporary Maintenance Notice: Starting August 30, 2026 (Sunday) at 1:00 AM
- Notice regarding the status of the event due to the earthquake that occurred around 16:27 on July 28th. Japan
- [Fishing industry skills proficiency test (Fishery)(ⅰ)] Announcement of the start of reservations for October-November 2026 Japan
Prepare for both halves of SSW
SSW Type 1 needs this skills test and JFT-Basic (200 out of 250) or JLPT N4. JFT Guru has full JFT-Basic mock tests with a timer and instant score.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the fishing test held?
In Japan. See the table above for the current windows.
Do I also need a Japanese test?
Yes. SSW Type 1 needs this skills test plus JFT-Basic (a score of 200 out of 250) or JLPT N4.
Format and eligibility checked 21 October 2026; fees and windows checked 24 October 2026. Official test page · Organiser. JFT Guru is an independent study platform and does not take bookings.