Department of Skill Development Responding to the order of Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor Provide skills training for Thai workers in 12 career fields ready for export. Enter the Japanese market Ms. Buppha Rueangsud, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, revealed that from a joint discussion between Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor with the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan The labor quota will be increased to import workers in the tourism sector. construction and care industries, as well as upgrading workers' skills to specific types of labor, which will result in workers receiving higher wages In addition, Japan also has a large demand for workers in many other occupations. Mr. Pipat has ordered the Department of Skill Development to expedite the process of upgrading workers' skills to skilled workers to enter the labor market in Japan. Ms. Buppha said that the Department of Skill Development has developed a curriculum to support Thai technical intern trainees to train in Japan. In the specific skills that Japan needs in 12 occupational skills, a total of 296 courses include: 1. Nursing care (4 courses) 2. Building cleanliness management (3 courses) 3. Production of machinery and industrial tools/industrial machinery. Mechanical/Electrical work and industry information (245 courses) 4. Construction industry (60 courses) 5. Shipbuilding and ship machinery industry (2 courses) 6. Automobile maintenance (15 courses) 7. Aviation industry (3 courses) 8.Housing industry 9.Agricultural work (3 courses) 10.Fisheries and aquaculture 11. Food and beverage industry (15 courses) and 12. Food service industry (10 courses). Institutes and the Skill Development Office have been assigned to conduct training in the said courses. Upon completion of the training you will receive a certificate. They can also undergo a knowledge and ability assessment or undergo a skill standard test. To build confidence for workers and employers in the skills of Thai workers that are o f equal international quality As for the vacancies, The Department of Skill Development will coordinate with the Department of Employment to continue supporting job positions that workers need. For workers interested in receiving training, they can ask for details at any institute or skill development office nationwide. Or inquire at the Ministry of Labor hotline 1506 press 4. -411- Source: Thai News Agency