noun
technical skills test; trade skill test
Refers to a formal examination that certifies practical vocational or technical abilities, often administered by industry bodies or government agencies in Japan.
技能検定に合格すると、国家資格がもらえる。
If you pass the trade skill test, you can obtain a national qualification.
彼は溶接の技能検定を受ける予定だ。
He plans to take the welding skills test.
資格試験 is a broader term for any qualification exam, while 技能検定 specifically tests hands-on technical or trade skills.
Compound of 技能 (technical skill) and 検定 (official certification/examination).