WOSTEP (Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program) * 2

WOSTEP, established in 1966, is a training center to foster watchmakers. It is globally recognized as a neutral institute, financed by its members, including Swiss watch manufactures, watchmaking organizations, other associated sectors and retailers in Switzerland and around the world. Since 1992, WOSTEP has been coordinating the Partnership in order to improve and standardize watchmaking on a global scale. It forms a partnership with schools which meet the strict criteria. As of March 2008, there are 13 WOSTEP Partnerships in 7 countries: Japan, USA, China, Sweden, France and Germany. Two of them exist in Japan; "Tokyo watch Technicum" and "Hiko Mizuno college of Jewelry". A student who has completed 3000-hour training defined by WOSTEP in Partnership School and passed the 5 intermediate examinations and final examination will be awarded Diploma which WOSTEP issues.

WOSTEP Official site