Fri, 24 January, 2025
A new year can often inspire people to make positive changes and additions to their lives. When it comes to deciding what these changes and additions should be, the options really are endless. So, we at TWI Certification Ltd would like to help by making a suggestion…
New Year, New Certification!
Whether you are new to certification and are interested in starting your journey, or you already hold certification and are interested in knowing what your next certification steps could be, we’ve got you covered!
For those who are new to certification…
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CSWIP Visual Welding Inspector |
CSWIP Visual Plastics Welding Inspector |
| Engineering experience |
Six months (welding related) |
Six months (plastic welding related) |
| Industrial experience |
Two years |
Two years |
| Benefits - Individual |
Expansion of knowledge and career prospects
Formal confirmation of your competence within a defined role
Opportunity to progress to other certifications |
New opportunity to work in a growing industry
Formal confirmation of your competence within a defined role
Opportunity to progress to other certifications |
| Benefits - Company |
Assurance of the competence of inspectors
Confidence in the quality of welds that have successfully passed inspection
Opportunity to upskill and/or aid in staff progression |
Increasing use of thermoplastics requires competent individuals
Assurance of the competence of inspectors
Confidence in the quality of welds that have successfully passed inspection
Opportunity to upskill and/or aid in staff progression |
For those who already hold a CSWIP certification, there are great progression options too:
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CSWIP Welding Supervisor |
CSWIP Plastics Welding Inspector |
| Current valid certifications/ documented experience |
CSWIP Welding Inspector certification
Or
Valid European/International Welding Specialist
Or
CSWIP Welding Instructor
Or
Three years authenticated experience with responsibility for welding coordination
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CSWIP Visual Plastics Welding Inspector for a minimum of two years
Or
CSWIP Welding Inspector (fusion welding) |
| Benefits - Individual |
Expansion of knowledge and career prospects
Formal confirmation of your competence within a defined role
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Opportunity for career prospects in a growing industry
Formal confirmation of your competence within a defined role
Opportunity to progress to other certifications |
| Benefits - Company |
Gives customers of welded products the confidence that essential welding related tasks are supervised by personnel with appropriate knowledge, skill and experience.
Opportunity to upskill and/or aid in staff progression
Provides employers a means of satisfying the requirements of ISO 3834 and EN 1090 |
Assurance of the competence of its employees
Confidence in the quality of welds
Opportunity to upskill and/or aid in staff progression
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These are just a few examples of the many certifications and progression options available. To choose the right certification for you, head to the certification page of our CSWIP website! There you can find all of the certifications that we offer, along with their scheme documents detailing the eligibility requirements and routes to certification.