Cswip 3.1 [hot] May 2026

£1,200–£2,500 depending on course + exam package (varies by country).

Note: Experience must be in welding inspection, quality control, or NDT. The CSWIP 3.1 exam is typically taken over 1–2 days and consists of: cswip 3.1

| Education | Minimum welding inspection experience | |-----------|----------------------------------------| | Engineering degree (or equivalent) | 6 months | | BTEC/HNC/HND (or technical diploma) | 1 year | | CSWIP 3.0 (Welding Inspector Junior) | 1.5 years | | Time-served apprenticeship (trades) | 2 years | | No formal qualification | 3 years | £1,200–£2,500 depending on course + exam package (varies

It is recognized but less common than AWS CWI. Some US projects accept it, especially if ISO/EN codes are specified. Some US projects accept it, especially if ISO/EN

Yes – direct application to TWI, but pass rates are much lower without formal training.

CSWIP (Certification Scheme for Welding and Inspection Personnel) is an internationally recognized certification scheme administered by TWI (The Welding Institute) in the UK.