CONSTRUCTION TALENT

For the construction industry's labor shortage,
we deliver "already-trained, work-ready talent."

Specialized construction training is completed before departure. Kiraboshi develops talent who can perform on the construction site from their very first day in Japan.

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CHALLENGES

The hiring challenges facing the construction industry

❓ Can't secure young skilled workers

❓ The burden of occupational safety and health training is heavy

❓ Labor shortages tie directly into project delays

OUR TALENT

The talent Kiraboshi provides

Technical Intern Training

Japanese: JLPT N4 or above
Basic construction training: completed before departure
5S, discipline and daily habits: instilled thoroughly through live-in (residential) training
Work visa: eligible for Technical Intern Training (i), (ii) and (iii)

Specified Skilled Worker

Japanese: JLPT N3 or above
Specialized construction skills: practical training completed
SSW skills evaluation test: carefully selected passers
Work visa: eligible for Specified Skilled Worker (i) and (ii)

EDUCATION

Training tailored to construction

Occupational safety, health and accident prevention

We complete the occupational safety and health training essential on a construction site—work at heights, scaffolding, power tools and more—before departure.

Understanding construction terminology and drawings

Intensive training in the technical vocabulary and drawing symbols used on site—"foreman," "rebar," "formwork," "curing" and more.

On-site communication

We foster the mindset to report, inform and consult (ho-ren-so) with foremen and senior workers, and to take part in KY (hazard-prediction) activities and TBM (tool-box meetings).

FLOW

The hiring flow

STEP 01

Free consultation

We hear about your construction site, headcount and preferred timing

STEP 02

Candidate selection

We select construction-minded candidates from our pool and present their documents

STEP 03

Specialized construction training

1,500 hours of pre-departure training in Japanese plus hands-on construction skills

STEP 04

Interview and offer

Final selection via online or on-site interview

STEP 05

Entry procedures

We handle visa and immigration matters together with Registered Support Organizations and Supervising Organizations

STEP 06

Post-arrival follow-up

Ongoing support from the Japan branch of Taiju Japanese Language School

PREPARATION

What we ask your company to prepare

✅ Housing: arrange lodging near the site or a company dormitory
✅ Safety equipment: helmet, safety harness, work clothes and safety boots
✅ Transport: secure a means of transport to the site
✅ Workers' accident insurance: enrollment and explanation (multilingual versions available)
✅ OJT lead: set up a structure for training new hires

PITFALLS

Common pitfalls and solutions

❌ They don't know how to use safety equipment correctly

Solution: hands-on training before departure in wearing, inspecting and using helmets and safety harnesses.

❌ They don't understand the jargon, so instructions don't get through

Solution: we have them intensively study construction-industry terminology before departure.

❌ They can't take part in morning meetings and KY sessions

Solution: they are already trained in the etiquette of joining morning meetings, exercises and KY activities, so they fit in from day one.

❌ They can't keep up physically

Solution: through orderly live-in (residential) living and physical conditioning, they reach a state where they can work sustainably even on Japanese sites.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about hiring in construction

Which trades can you handle, such as scaffolding, formwork and rebar?

We cover the various work categories of the Specified Skilled Worker "Construction" field (civil engineering, building construction, lifeline utility installation, etc.). Let's discuss the specific work in a free consultation.

Can they perform work at heights?

Yes, under Specified Skilled Worker. We provide safety training for work at heights before departure. Technical Intern Training is also possible under certain conditions.

Do you support registration with the Construction Career Up System (CCUS)?

Working together with Registered Support Organizations and Supervising Organizations, we can support you through CCUS registration. Please contact us for details.

Can you support sites in rural areas?

Yes. We can support rural and remote sites. Please discuss housing and transport arrangements with us in advance.

Is there any special post-arrival follow-up for the construction industry?

In addition to daily-life consultation from the Japan branch of Taiju Japanese Language School, we also handle labor-relations consultations specific to the construction industry.

For the construction industry's labor shortage,we deliver "already-trained, work-ready talent."