Industrial Manufacturing SSW Type 2 Skills Test
The Type 2 manufacturing test for workers with at least three years at a Japan-based manufacturer.
Official name: SSW(ii) Exam for Industrial Product Manufacturing
Booking and test windows
- Booking
- 6 October 2026 – 19 November 2026
- Test days
- 25 November 2026 – 28 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
- Questions
- 30
- Time
- 80 minutes
- Pass mark
- Over 60%
- Language
- Japanese, with furigana
Short test periods
Like Type 1, it runs in short test periods, so watch the booking window.
Who can take it
- At least 17 years old on the test day (18 for Indonesian nationals).
- At least three years of manufacturing work at a company based in Japan by the day before the test.
- 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 | Open until 19 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
- [SSW(ii) Exam for Industrial Product Manufacturing] Reservation Open for November 2026 Exam Japan
- 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
How much experience do I need?
Three years at a Japan-based manufacturer.
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.