Entry Level Certification

The CSWIP scheme for plastics welders has introduced an Entry Level to satisfy the needs of the UK industry.

The Entry Level examination does not require the candidate to have any previous experience in plastics welding and consists of:

For hot gas and extrusion welding of sheet and welding of PE lining membrane

A practical test only, which involves welding a standard test piece, from which specimens are cut and mechanically tested.

For PE pipe welding

  • a theoretical test: 20 multiple-choice questions
  • a practical test which involves welding a standard test piece, using automatic or semi-automatic equipment, which is then examined visually for imperfections

The validity of the approval is up to 4 years, depending on certain criteria being met, after which the examination must be retaken. For more information, see the flow chart description of the certifications scheme and the CSWIP requirement document no. CSWIP-PW-6-96.

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