National qualification

Qualifications specified by national laws and regulations. There are qualifications (teacher's license, etc.) that can be obtained upon graduation by taking required subjects and earning the necessary credits, and qualifications (doctors, lawyers, architects, etc.) that require passing a qualification examination.

Eligibility for taking the exam

Academic background, experience, etc. required to take the qualification exam. Required subjects are determined depending on the qualification, and can be obtained by completing the required credits or gaining practical experience. These include social workers and mental health workers.

Qualifications for appointment

Qualifications required when appointed to a specific job after being hired as a civil servant. Only after being appointed can you claim your qualifications. In most cases, you can obtain it by taking the necessary courses at university, etc., and one of its characteristics is that you can only take advantage of it once you start the job as a civil servant. There are social welfare officers, social education officers, child instructors, child welfare officers, etc.

Certification

After completing the subjects and required credits determined by the various organizations/associations that have jurisdiction over the qualification, you can apply to the organization/association and pass the examination to receive the qualification.