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.
If you pass the trade skill test, you can obtain a national qualification.
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.
Secretarial Skills Test
Compound of 技能 (technical skill) and 検定 (official certification/examination).