Q: Scope for recognition of training program of foreigners engaged in mid-level technical work in the manufacturing industry?

Answer:

1. Industrial upgrading and transformation related expert knowledge and technical training programs offered by universities and colleges, including “Physics, chemistry and earth science,” “mathematics and statistics,” “information communication technology,” “engineering and engineering industry” and “manufacturing and processing.” For information on related subjects and departments, visit the information website for universities and colleges of the Ministry of Education (https://udb.moe.edu.tw/ulist/ISCED).
2. Information on industrial upgrading and transformation related expert knowledge and technical training programs offered by Industrial Development Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs, is available at the Industrial Development Bureau technical personnel training global information website (website: https://ipd.nat.gov.tw/idatrain/). 
3. Industrial upgrading and transformation related expert knowledge and technical training programs organized by the Workforce Development Agency, the Ministry of Labor (website: https://ojt.wda.gov.tw/KeepUseClassSearch).
4. For information on occupational safety and health courses related to “manufacturing industry” upgrading and transformation organized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Ministry of Labor see the “Occupational Safety and Health Digital Learning Platform” (website: https://isafeel.osha.gov.tw/mooc/index.php).
5. Quality certification related “manufacturing,” “information technology,” “science, technology, engineering and mathematics” courses on the Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor Integrated Competency and Application Platform (iCAP) (website: https://gov.tw/Z9M)
6. Ministry of Economic Affairs certified digital learning courses on the Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor Digital Services Platform (website: https://portal.wda.gov.tw/mooc/index.php) or log in to the Foreign National Labor Rights Portal (website: https://fw.wda.gov.tw/wda-employer/home/e-training/newPreLogin)
7.The employer has provided specialized knowledge and technical training courses totaling at least 80 hours, with corresponding proof or a signed commitment obtained, and the foreign national has been cumulatively employed by the employer for over 3 years prior to the application date.