Food & Beverage Manufacturing SSW Type 2 Skills Test
The Type 2 test for food factory staff with management experience, covering process, quality and production control.
Official name: 飲食料品製造業特定技能2号評価試験
Booking and test windows
No current booking window is listed for this test. Check the official test page for the next one.
Test format
- Questions
- Written exam: 35 questions; practical exam: 15 questions
- Time
- 70 minutes
- Language
- Japanese, with no furigana
- Calculator
- Allowed
Who it is for
Candidates who already lead a line or team in a Japanese food factory. Without furigana, kanji reading matters more than at Type 1.
Who can take it
- At least 17 years old on the test day, with a valid residence status.
- At least two years of management experience in food and beverage manufacturing.
- After a failed attempt you must wait 45 days before taking the same test again.
Where it is held and what it costs
| Country | Fee | Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | JPY 15,000 | No current window |
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
Prepare for both halves of SSW
SSW Type 2 is mainly about skills and experience in your field; check the official page for any Japanese level your field requires. JFT Guru has full JFT-Basic mock tests with a timer and instant score.
Frequently asked questions
What experience do I need?
At least two years of management experience in food and beverage manufacturing.
Is there furigana?
No.
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.