The Scope
Certification of Training Centers for Polyethylene and Metal Welders verifies that training organisations possess the facilities, equipment, procedures, instructors, and management systems necessary to deliver welding training and qualification programs in accordance with recognised international standards. The certification ensures that training centers are capable of effectively preparing welders and welding operators to meet industry competency requirements and certification standards.
The certification supports the development of qualified welding personnel and promotes consistent training quality across the welding industry.
The Standard
This certification is based on:
UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17024 – Conformity Assessment – General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons
UNI 9737 – Qualification of Polyethylene Pipe Welders
EN 13067 – Qualification of Welders for Thermoplastics Welding
UNI EN ISO 9606 Series – Qualification Testing of Welders
UNI EN ISO 14732 – Qualification Testing of Welding Operators
EN 15614 Series – Qualification of Welding Procedures
UNI/TS 11508 – Qualification of Welding Procedures for Thermoplastic Materials
UNI EN 1555-5 – Polyethylene Piping Systems for Gas Supply
The certification assesses the training center's capability to deliver training, practical assessments, qualification testing, and competency development programs in accordance with applicable welding standards.
Who Should Apply
This certification is suitable for organisations that provide welding training, qualification, and competency development services for polyethylene and metal welding personnel.
The certification is particularly relevant for:
Welding Training Centers
Technical and Vocational Training Institutes
Industrial Training Providers
Welding Academies
Corporate Training Centers
Gas Pipeline Training Facilities
Fabrication & Manufacturing Training Organisations
Construction Skills Development Center
Engineering Training Providers
Organisations conducting welder qualification and certification programs
This certification is ideal for training organisations seeking to demonstrate the quality and credibility of their training programs, gain recognition as approved welding training centers, support industry competency requirements, and ensure that welders are trained and qualified in accordance with internationally recognised standards.