Thu, 11 September, 2025
The British Standard Institution (BSI) have updated the ISO 9712 standard. As our CSWIP Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Certification scheme is in accordance with ISO 9712, we have had to update the scheme in accordance with the updated standard.
Our revised scheme will go live on 1 January 2026. Applications received before this date will be reviewed against the current scheme document (and the ISO 9712:2012 standard). Applications submitted on or after 1 January 2026 will be assessed against the new scheme document (and the ISO 9712:2022 standard).
Updates to the CSWIP Non-Destructive Testing Certification scheme for ten year recertification applications are as follows:
- Verified employment log sheets will be required every 12 months, without which your certificate becomes invalid and you will not be able to recertify. These must be submitted with your initial recertification application.
- Successful candidates will receive a certificate with three dates - issue date, expiry date and effective date. Certificates will no longer be valid from date of the successful examination, instead they will run from the date the certification decision was made - which is the effective date.
- If you apply to recertify after the expiry of your current certificate, the effective date on your new certificate will not be back dated. Your new certificate will be dated as of the day that the certification decision was made (see above) but your expiry date will run from the date of your previous certificate. This means that there is a risk of a gap in your certification if you do not apply on time.
- Basic Radiation Safety and Radiation Safety will still be offered as a CSWIP scheme, but not within our NDT scheme documents, and they remain a requirement for Radiographic Inspectors. Candidates will need to ensure that they have familiarised themselves with the requirements of the new scheme.
Please Note: ISO 9712 is created and controlled by BSI. TWI Certification Ltd does not have any control or influence over the contents of the 9712 standard.