The CSWIP scheme is:
- an internationally recognised mark of competence for people engaged in welding and/or inspection related jobs in manufacturing, constructing, operating or repairing high integrity welded structures, plant or components
- an accredited scheme - the UK government's Department of Trade and Industry has accredited CSWIP for personnel certification in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024 through the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)
The categories of certification available are:
- Inspection (welding and plant inspectors)
- Underwater inspectors
- Plastic welders
- Welding instructors (including rail, plastics)
- Welding supervisors
- Welders, including the National Welder Training Standard
- General inspection of offshore facilities
- Non-destructive testing (NDT)
- Integrity management of bolted joints
- Cathodic protection personnel
- Welding coordination personnel
- Heat treatment operatives
In general the scheme offers three levels of certification Level 1, Level 2 and
Level 3.
There are three simple steps to certification:
- Mandatory approved training
- Relevant work experience
- Examination at a CSWIP Test Centre
For up-to-date information/requirements documents, please visit
www.cswip.com