The Scope
Personnel Approval verifies the competence, qualifications, and technical capabilities of personnel involved in the design, fabrication, inspection, testing, and certification of pressure equipment and related systems. The certification ensures that personnel performing critical activities such as welding, non-destructive testing (NDT), and permanent joining operations meet recognised industry standards and regulatory requirements.
The approval process supports the safe manufacture, inspection, and operation of pressure equipment by ensuring that qualified personnel perform activities that directly impact product integrity, reliability, and safety.
The Standard
This certification is based on:
Directive 97/23/EC – Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
Directive 99/36/EC – Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive (TPED)
Directive 2010/35/EU – Transportable Pressure Equipment
Applicable international welding, inspection, and qualification standards
Relevant industry codes and conformity assessment requirements
The certification may include:
Approval of welding procedures
Qualification and approval of welding operators
Qualification and approval of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) operators
Assessment of personnel involved in permanent joining activities
Verification of competency requirements for pressure equipment manufacturing and inspection
Who Should Apply
Personnel Approval certification is suitable for professionals and organisations involved in the manufacture, inspection, testing, certification, and maintenance of pressure equipment and transportable pressure systems.
The certification is particularly relevant for:
Welders and welding operators
Welding inspectors
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) technicians and inspectors
Pressure equipment manufacturers
Fabrication and engineering companies
Boiler and pressure vessel manufacturers
Oil & Gas contractors
Petrochemical and chemical processing facilities
Energy and power generation companies
Inspection and certification service providers
This certification is ideal for personnel and organisations seeking to demonstrate technical competence, comply with regulatory requirements, qualify for pressure equipment projects, improve quality assurance processes, and ensure the safety, integrity, and reliability of pressure-containing equipment and systems.