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Tokutei Ginou (Specified Skilled Worker)
in Tokutei (Specified Skilled Worker)About this course
Master the essential foundations for living and working in Japan under the Tokutei Ginou (Specified Skilled Worker) program. This comprehensive course covers vital workplace communication (HO-REN-SO), safety standards (5S Methodology), and professional business etiquette (Ojigi & Aisatsu). Additionally, you will gain practical life skills, including navigating the Japanese transportation system and essential phrases for daily shopping and dining. Designed for SSW candidates and JFT-Basic/JLPT N5 students, this course ensures you are fully prepared for both your professional career and daily life in Japan.
Learn the most vital communication framework in the Japanese workplace: HO-REN-SO. This lesson breaks down the three pillars of professional interaction—Reporting (Hokoku), Contacting (Renraku), and Consulting (Soudan). Understanding this system is essential for any Tokutei Ginou candidate to work effectively and safely in Japan.
Introduction to the 5S Methodology, a world-renowned Japanese system for workplace organization and safety. This lesson explains the five key pillars—Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, and Shitsuke—that help prevent accidents and improve efficiency. Mastering 5S is a fundamental requirement for anyone working in Japan's industrial and service sectors.
Master the essential Japanese vocabulary required for the Food Service and Agriculture industries under the Tokutei Ginou (SSW) program. This lesson provides a targeted list of technical terms, equipment names, and workplace safety phrases used in restaurants and farms across Japan. By the end of this module, students will be familiar with the official terminology used in the SSW skills assessment exams, supported by downloadable PDF study guides for effective revision.
Greetings, or 'Aisatsu', are the heartbeat of Japanese professional life. This lesson introduces the most common and essential greetings you will use daily in a Japanese company. You will learn the correct context for morning greetings, expressing gratitude, and professional ways to address colleagues when starting or finishing work. Mastering these phrases is key to building positive relationships and showing respect in the Tokutei Ginou program.
Master the essential Japanese business etiquette of bowing (Ojigi) with this comprehensive video guide. You will learn the correct posture and specific angles for different professional situations: Eshaku (15°) for casual greetings, Keirei (30°) for standard business interactions, and Saikeirei (45°) for formal apologies or showing deep respect. Proper bowing is a fundamental skill for Tokutei Ginou candidates to build trust and demonstrate professionalism in any Japanese workplace.
This is a PDF of "Do's and Don'ts in Japanese Workplace" that students can easily save and refer to.
Practical Japanese phrases for everyday situations. Learn how to ask for prices at a convenience store (Konbini), order food at a restaurant, and handle simple transactions in Japanese.
Master the world-famous Japanese train and subway system. This video covers how to buy tickets, use IC cards (like Suica or Pasmo), and understand platform etiquette to travel smoothly and on time.
Emergency phone numbers in Japan (Police - 110, Ambulance - 119), basic rules for garbage disposal, and a checklist PDF for purchasing daily necessities.
