colleges of technology (高ç‰å°‚門妿 ¡, kosen) in japan trade , technical schools offering apprenticeships , diplomas skilled trades , technical careers. colleges of technology offer certifications workers in support roles in professions such engineering, accountancy, business administration, nursing, medicine, architecture, , law. five-year programs offered within number of fields such broadcasting, business administration, computer science, arboriculture, medical care, web design, graphic design, industrial design, robotics, biotechnology, environmental technology , engineering. industrial trades, students can take courses in subjects such applied chemistry industrial chemistry, public works, merchant marine shipping, drafting, cnc machinery operation, construction management, landscape horiculture, livestock management, land surveying, city planning, interior design, , food inspection. other trade specialties offered colleges of technology include home inspection, landscape , park maintenan...