CSWIP is a world leader in personnel competence assurance certification with over 60,000 certified individuals worldwide.

CSWIP provides internationally recognized, role-specific competence for people engaged in welding, joining, materials integrity and inspection in manufacturing, construction, operation or repair of high integrity structures, plant or machinery. CSWIP certification schemes are UKAS-accredited to ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard for personnel certification.

The Certification Scheme for Personnel (CSWIP) provides the requirements for assessment and certification of individuals seeking to demonstrate their competence in the tasks and responsibilities of specific job roles.

CSWIP certification schemes are UKAS-accredited to ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard for personnel certification. The CSWIP certificates support compliance with customer requirements, standards and regulations, and provide assurance to employers that personnel are competent and can deliver the job role. The CSWIP schemes are provided by TWI Certification Ltd (TWI CL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Welding Institute, formed in 1993 to exemplify the independence and impartiality required to deliver certification in accordance with international standards. TWI CL develops and implements certification schemes, approves training courses and authorizes assessment to satisfy industry needs. These activities are performed under the stakeholder governance of the Certification Management Board. TWI CL understands the importance of impartiality in carrying out its certification activities, managing conflict of interest and ensuring the objectivity of all certification decisions. CSWIP provides client confidence and industry compliance on a worldwide scale.