CSWIP


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:

1. Mandatory approved training
2. Relevant work experience
3. Examination at a CSWIP Test Centre

For up-to-date information/requirements documents, please visit www.cswip.com