Certification to EN 13067

The examination consists of a theory test and a practical test. Both tests must be
passed to obtain a certificate.
The theory test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions. The practical test involves
welding a standard test piece, from which specimens are cut and mechanically
tested.
Only welders whose training and/or previous activities show that they are likely to
pass the above tests may be allowed to take the examination, i.e. if one of the
following is met:

Completed a relevant recognised Apprenticeship scheme as a plastics fabricator.

At least two years experience in the relevant welding technique (company's

certificate). For geomembrane welding, this must include installation experience
of at least 80,000 square metres of thermoplastic geomembrane, gained on at
least three different projects.

Completed a CSWIP approved technical and practical training course, followed by

at least six months of on-the-job training supervised by a welder with a certificate
in the relevant welding technique.

The validity of the approval is up to 4 years, after which the examination must be
retaken.
Entry Level Certification
In order to satisfy the needs of UK industry, the CSWIP scheme for plastics welders
has introduced an Entry Level for geomembrane and semi-automatic PE pipe
welding.
The Entry Level examination does not require the candidate to have any previous
experience in plastics welding.
The Entry Level for geomembrane welding consists of a practical test only, which
involves welding a standard test piece, from which specimens are cut and
mechanically tested.
The Entry Level examination for PE pipe welding consists of a theory test and a
practical test. Both parts must be passed in order to obtain a certificate. The theory
test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions. The practical test involves welding a
standard test piece using automatic or semi-automatic equipment, which is examined
visually for imperfections.
More information can be found in the CSWIP requirements document no. CSWIPPW-6-96. A flow chart describing the structure of the certificate scheme can be found
below:

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Completed CSWIPapproved technical and

practical training course

Minimum of two years

experience in relevant
welding technique

Minimum of six months

on-the-job training,
supervised by a relevant
certificated welder

(plus, for geomembrane welding

only, a minimum of 80,000m2 of
thermoplastic installation on at
least three different jobs)

Completed a
relevant
recognised
apprenticeship
scheme

Completed application form and experience checklist

Examination for Standard (EN13067) certificate in hot

gas, extrusion, pipe or geomembrane welding

fail

no

Examination
result

No previous experience
in plastics welding

Completed application form

Examination for Entry Level certificate in

geomembrane welding or PE pipe welding

pass

pass

Initial approval for

1st year

Within 4 months
from date of initial
examination?

Within 4 months
from date of initial
examination?

Submission of 12-month
confirmation of activity form

yes
Retest that part of
examination that failed

pass

Retest that part of

examination that failed

nd

fail

Submission of twoyear
extension of certificate form
and evidence of weld quality
(i.e. copy of independent third
party testing of welders work)

Further training

no

yes

Approval for 2 year

Retest result

fail

Examination
result

pass
Retest result
fail
Further training

Approval for 3rd year

Submission of 36-month
confirmation of activity form

Approval for 4th year

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