Non-Destructive Testing

CSWIP Non-Destructive Testing certification provides a comprehensive range of competence assurance solutions in accordance with ISO 9712. Covering practical non-destructive testing of welds, castings and wrought products, these certifications are designed to assure industry of the certificate holder’s level of proficiency.

For NDT personnel requiring sector, product or company specific certification, the CSWIP Employer Specific Non-Destructive Testing scheme applies ISO 9712 requirements to the employer’s specific products and inspection procedures.

CSWIP Non-Destructive Testing certification (excluding the Employer Specific) consist of one governing document and several supporting appendices that provide the relevant ‘Examination Format and Syllabus for the Certification of Personnel engaged in Non-Destructive Testing of Welded Joints and General Engineering Components’ for each particular method.

Conventional NDT

Governing NDT Scheme Document - CSWIP-ISO-NDT-11-93-R, 10th Edition, January 2026

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CSWIP Examination Exemptions for NDT Certification

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Ultrasonic Inspector (UT)

Appendix 1 Part 1a, 7th Edition, January 2026

Non-Destructive Testing

Conventional NDT

Governing NDT Scheme Document - CSWIP-ISO-NDT-11-93-R, 10th Edition, January 2026

CSWIP Examination Exemptions for NDT Certification

Ultrasonic Inspector (UT)

Magnetic Particle Inspector (MT)

Liquid Penetrant Inspector (PT)

Radiographic Interpreter (RI) (with groups)

Radiographic Interpreter (RI) (combined)

Radiographic Inspector (RT) (with metallic groups)

Radiographic Inspector (RI) (without metallic groups)

Visual and Optical Inspector (VT)

Alternating Current Field Measurement Inspector (ACFM)

Eddy Current Inspector (EC)

Leak Detection (LT)

Advanced NDT

Governing NDT Scheme Document - CSWIP-ISO-NDT-11-93-R, 10th Edition, January 2026

CSWIP Examination Exemptions for NDT Certification

Automated Ultrasonic Girth Weld Inspection (AUT) and Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)

Time of Flight Diffraction Ultrasonic Inspector of Welds in Ferritic and Non-Ferritic Materials (ToFD)

Computed Radiographic Inspector (CRT) and Interpreter (CRI)

Guided Wave Testing Inspector of Pipes and Pipelines (GWT)

Radiation Safety

Certification of Personnel Engaged in Radiation Safety Levels 1 and 2

Recognised Third Party Organisation (RTPO)

CSWIP Rules

Renewal and recertification

Approved Training Bodies

TWI Certification Ltd

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