Hello, everyone.
This is Enta.
Do you have this certification?
"Certified Core Technician for Slope Protection on Registered Roads, etc."
National Association for the Protection of Specified Slopes (General Incorporated Association) from

This is a brand-new certification!
First of all, what exactly is a core skilled worker?
「A skilled worker who possesses particularly advanced skills and extensive experience at construction sites and is capable of supervising and managing the siteThis refers to a position that ranks above general skilled workers and serves as a key resource who also fulfills a team leader role. (Source: Internet search)
Key Characteristics of Core Skilled Workers
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Definition | Skilled workers who possess advanced skills and knowledge in specific occupations, serve as mentors to junior staff, and play a central role in the workplace |
| Certification System | Equivalent to Level 4 (Gold Card) under the "Construction Career Up System (CCUS)" |
| Main Job Responsibilities | On-site work supervision, safety and quality control, training of junior staff, production scheduling, etc. |
| Eligible Job Categories | A wide range of trades, including ironworkers, rebar workers, formwork workers, carpenters, plasterers, plumbers, electricians, and earthwork workers, among others |
| Examples of Requirements | Level 1 Vocational Skills Certification, at least 10 years of practical experience, completion of training for foremen and occupational safety and health officers, etc. |
The advantage of having this is that it qualifies for bonus points when the general contractor submits a bid.
Registering a core skilled worker at the time of bidding will earn you bonus points, which will help you stand out from the competition.
By the way, there are many core skilled workers in every industry.
🏗 List of Core Skilled Worker Occupations
| Classification | Job Titles for Core Skilled Workers |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Certified Earthwork Technician |
| Scaffolders and Earthwork Workers | Certified Scaffolding and Earthwork TechniciansCertified Core Technician for Slope Protection on Registered Roads, etc. |
| Roofer | Scaffolding Master Craftsman |
| Formwork Systems | Certified Formwork Specialist |
| Plastering-related | Certified Master Plasterer |
| Reinforced Concrete | Reinforcing Steel Core Technician |
| Piping System | Piping (Plumbing) Core Technician |
| Electrical Equipment | Certified Master Electrician |
| Telecommunications | Core Technician for Telecommunications Construction |
| Waterproof | Certified Waterproofing Specialist (Modified Asphalt, Sealing, etc.) |
| Sheet Metal | Certified Architectural Sheet Metal Technician |
| Painting-related | Certified Painting Technician |
| Stonework-related | Master Mason |
| Interior Design | Core Skilled Worker in Interior Finishing (Paneling, Floor Finishing, etc.) |
| Glassworker | Certified Glass Installation Specialist |
| Block Worker | Core Skilled Worker in Block Construction |
| Door and Window Hardware | Certified Master Craftsman in Door and Window Fabrication (Steel and Wooden Doors and Windows) |
| Roofing Work | Certified Roofing Specialist |
| Demolition Worker | Certified Demolition Specialist |
| Welding Systems | Certified Welding Technician |
| Paving Systems | Certified Paving Technician (Asphalt Paving, etc.) |
💡 Points to Note
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For each job categoryCore Skills Training CourseA training program is available, and upon completion, participants can be registered as “Core Technicians.”
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Practical experience, a Level 1 Skilled Worker certification, or completion of foreman training are often prerequisites for enrollment.
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Under the Construction Career Up System (CCUS), core skilled workers are classified as Level 4 (Gold) equivalent.。
Since key technicians working on slopes are probably classified as scaffolding and earthwork workers, I went ahead and put them in that category (on my own). lol
Course Registration Period
Tuesday, April 15, Reiwa 7 – Wednesday, May 14, Reiwa 7
Date, Time, and Location of the Training Session
| Venue | Schedule | Venue | Target Audience | Venue Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | June 17 (Tue) – 18 (Wed) | JA Mutual Aid Building | Approximately 250 people | Map (PDF) |
| Fukuoka | June 25 (Wed) – 26 (Thu) | Denki Building Mirai Hall | Approximately 250 people | Map (PDF) |
It's just getting started, so hurry up and sign up!
I think this will be a mandatory qualification for slope engineers in the future.
That’s one reason why we’re chosen. After all, there’s nothing we can do unless the general contractor wins the bid.
To that end, I believe we subcontractors should also do our very best.
If this is the first time you've heard about it, be sure to check it out and sign up right away.
See you later.
National Association for the Protection of Specified Slopes (General Incorporated Association)




After all that hard work to get my slope construction management certification...
I wonder what that was?
That was...
I wonder what that was all about...
Anchor installers, too...
When I applied for the Core Skilled Worker certification, I was told that the requirement for “at least 3 years of experience as a foreman” in the section stating “must have at least 10 years of practical experience and at least 3 years of experience as a foreman” meant I had to have had that experience for at least 3 years after completing the “Foreman and Occupational Safety and Health Officer Training” course—so I wasn’t able to take the course (sob).
It's surprisingly tough, isn't it?
Well, I guess I have every right to say that...