CONCERNING THE GIJUTSUSHI ACT IN JAPAN, REVISED

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I. History of the Gijutsushi Act revised II. The Revised Parts of the Act (1) The Revision of the Act; the Gijutsushi-in-Training newiy established 1) The Preliminary Examination was abolished. 2) The Normal Examination consists of two parts, i.e. 1st Stage Examination and 2nd Stage Examination. 3) Those who have passed the 1st Stage Examination are entitled to be Gijutsushi in Training: those who have passed the 2nd Stage Examination are entitled to be Gijutsushi. 4) The Gijutsushi-in-Training will register with the Science and Technology Agency and assist the professional business of Gijutsushi by using the title of Gijutsushi in Training. 5) Requirements for the Examinations. (a) No professional experience will be required for those who wish to apply for the 1st Stage Examination. (b) Those who wish to apply for the 2nd Stage Examination are required to have assisted Gijutsushi as Gijutsushi in Training for the period designated in the ordinance issued from the Prime Ministers' Office (7 years, probably) or mere. (c) All restrictions due to educational careers were abolished as to both kinds of Examinations. 6) Under certain conditions, the 1st Stage Examination will partially be waived. (2) The Subrogation of the Examinations The Director-General of the Science and Technology Agency is able to designate another agency to conduct, on its behalf, the affairs related to the Examinations. (3) The Subrogation of Affairs related to the Registrations The Director-General of the Science and Technology Agency is able to designate another agency to conduct the affairs related to the registration of Gijutsushi and Gijutsushi-in- Training. (4) The Symplification of Registration, etc. 1) The address will be deleted from the matters to be registered. 2) The address and the site of office will be deleted from the matters to be inserted in the Certificate of Registration.