Annex A（informative） Applications

a) Question 1

[Q] The skill standard defines that the lowest skill level is level 1. How shall we deal with much lower skill level?

[A] There is no level lower than level 1 in this skill standard. If you have experienced one of the items listed, your skill can be classified to level 1 even without any achievement. It is a rarely seen case that the skill level 1 cannot be applied.

b) Question 2

[Q] If one has no achievement, is it impossible to apply the skill level 2 or 3?

[A] If one will surely have an achievement in the near future, he may be dealt with as having an achievement.