Announcement of Skills Test under the EPS
The 4th Skills Test in the Philippines under EPS is to be conducted for
those who have passed the EPS-TOPIK. Passer of EPS-TOPIK who
wishes to take the Skills Test shall apply for the test as follows.
21 June 2016
Supervised by the Ministry of Employment and Labor of Republic of Korea
Administrated by HRD Korea
Cooperated by Department Of Labor and Employment of the Philippines (DOLE)
and Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)
All applicants who passed the 13th EPS-TOPIK (via
PBT and CBT) are highly invited to participate (except
those who have their EPIs and Contracts signed) in the
4th Skills Test!
Ang lahat ng mga aplikante na nakapasa sa 13th EPSTOPIK (via PBT at CBT) ay lubos naming
inaanyayahang sumali (maliban lamang sa mga mayroon
ng EPI at mga pumirma na ng Kontrata) sa 4th Skills
Test!
1. (Allowed) Industry for applying the test : Manufacturing
A. All applicants of the Skills Test can only choose one occupations of industry
passed by EPS-TOPIK.
2. Qualification
Type of
Industry
EPS-
Session of EPS-TOPIK
Score
TOPIK
Manufacturing
PBT, CBT
Passers of 13th EPSTOPIK (in 2016)
Any passers in the noticed
available
[refer to the left] EPS-TOPIK
and
wishes to take the Test.
※ Passers of Special EPS-TOPIK are excluded for applying Skills Test (not available)
3. Registration
A. Registration period : 22(Wed) ~ 24(Fri) June, 2016 (for 3 days)
B. Registration method : Online Registration
C. Method : Access the website (www.eps.go.kr)
D. Test fee : None (Free)
<EPS Multi Language Method>
A. Visit https://www.eps.go.kr and click the Philippine Flag (Bottom right)
B. Log In your EPS account
C. Click Skills Test and follow the instructions for registrations
4. Announcement of test date and test venue for each applicant
A. Announcement date : 8 July, 2016(Fri)
B. Announcement method
- Website of POEA(http://www.poea.gov.ph)
- Website of EPS Center(www.hrdkoreaph.com)
- Website of EPS(www.eps.go.kr)
C. Test period (the date is subject to change) : 21(Thu) ~ 24(Sun) July, 2016
D. Test Place(the place is subject to change): Manila, Cebu
*We will announce the designated Test Date and Venue for each applicant*
5. Announcement of Test Result
A. Date : 9 August 2016 (Tue)
- Connect to the EPS Website, country service
- Sign up/Log in
- Check the test result individually
6. Special Benefit for High Scorer and attendee
High scorers* will be PRIORITIZED in terms of primary job recommendation
to Korean employers.
Attendees for the Skills Test will have priority in terms of secondary job
recommendation to Korea employers.
(However, the priority related to job recommendation will not be given to
Poor scorers**.)
* High scorers: more than 200 points in total score
** Poor scorers: less than 100 points in total score.
EPS-TOPIK Passers will still have a chance for employment in Korea but will
not be recommended unlike those who participated in Skills Test
7. Method and details of the test
A. Contents of the Skills Test
- The Skills Test is comprised of three areas including physical test, Evaluating
job experience & interview and Basic Skills test.
B. Point Distribution
Total points
Physical test
Interview assessment
Basic skill Test
250
50
100
100
8. Task of the Physical Test
Test items
Details
Gripping
power
Measuring hand grasping power only once per each
hand using a measuring device (by kilogram)
Back muscle
strength
Remarks
Physical
examination
Measuring back muscle strength only once using a (height, weight)
measuring device (by kilogram)
9. Task of the Interview Assessment
Test items
Details
Self–introduction
Preparedness, contents and attitude, etc.
Basic communication
Understanding orders
Basic Communication Skills in Korean
Understanding basic instructions in Korean
Remarks
The interview
will be filmed
(For 1 minute)
Answering the name
of equipment
Answering the name of two (2) kinds of
equipment
Competency
Speaking in Korean
Job basic ability Interview test based on the
National Competency Standards
and provided to
Korean
employers.
10. Task of the Basic skill test : Manufacturing
Procedure
Test items
Test 1
Insert Pins
Put the different sticks on the board (various color,
shape, size sticks).
Test 2
Hang Items
Hang the rings on the rod according to size.
Test 3
Details
Assemble bolt
and nut
Using appropriate tools, tight the provided bolts and nuts
to the designated located carefully.
Join
Bind and stick the plywood to the indicated joint position
accurately by using designated tools and parts dismantle.
Measures
Measure (weigh) the given substances to the desired
size (volume) designated by the instructor.
* Test 1, Test 2 are MANDATORY, Test 3 is optional
11. Instructions for Applicants
Please download Skills Test instructions in POEA website.
Instructions include with questions in Skills Test, study and practice
them to get a higher score in Skills Test.
A. Test date and venue for each applicant will be announced on 8 July, 2016
(Fri) and please refer to the announcement on the date.
B. You cannot change the designated test date and venue and no one is allowed
to enter the venue after the designated entry time. No admittance (NO ENTRY)
to anyone arrives after the designated entry time.
C. No admittance to anyone who did not bring their Passport and EPS-TOPIK Admission
Ticket. (However, if the applicant can’t bring his EPS-TOPIK Admission Ticket, he will
still be allowed to take the Skills Test as long as the Passport is with him/her. It is
recommended to bring both to reduce the searching time)
D. We recommend you to pay special attention to your safety during the test. You are
entirely responsible for any accidents caused by your negligence. (Manufacturing is not
dangerous. It’s just for your safety.)
E. The tools and equipment for the test will be prepared at the venue, so it is not
required for applicant to bring any tools or equipment (except for Passport
and an Admission ticket).
F. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes that cause no inconvenience in the Skills
Test
G. You will get zero point in case of cheating during the test. (So please be careful)
H. Please check the contents of the Task Instructions, announced with this, and
prepare to get good result from the test.
I. All the passers of EPS-TOPIK can apply for a job regardless of their Skills
Test result, and the video, filmed during the test, will be provided to Korean
employers as a reference only.