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Candidates sitting initial CSWIP examinations are not required to attempt an examination part
in which they have already achieved success during the process of gaining a CSWIP or
equivalent EN 473 or ISO 9712 certification issued by a recognised certification body*
CSWIP will grant exemptions for the Level 3 Basic examination part A1 (materials processes
and discontinuities) and part B (Level 2 knowledge of four NDT methods) and the level 3 Main
Method examination part C1 (Level 3 knowledge relating to the test method) for holders of
centrally issued valid ASNT Level III certification.
* A recognised certification body is one which is accredited by an organisation that is a
member of the International Accreditation Form (IAF), eg UKAS against the requirements of
ISO 17024 to issue certificates in accordance with ISO 9712 and/or EN 473.
If you wish to claim an exemption please complete the form given below:
Candidates Name: ________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: _____________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Contact Telephone No: _____________________________________________________
Contact email: ____________________________________________________________
CSWIP Certification applying for: _____________________________________________
Exemption requested: ______________________________________________________
Please ensure that you enclose copies of certificates which you are using to claim exemptions
Please return to:
TWI Certification Ltd, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AL, United Kingdom
Email: twicertification@twi.co.uk
Web: www.cswip.com