A world leader in personnel competence assurance certification with over 40,000 certified individuals worldwide. CSWIP provides internationally recognised, 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 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 authorises assessment to satisfy industry needs. CSWIP certification schemes include: Underwater Inspection BGAS-CSWIP Welding Inspection Welding Quality Control Coordination NDT Inspection Cathodic Protection Plastic Welding/Inspection Welding Supervision Welding Examiner Plant Inspection