Certification Services
The CWB Group certifies companies, inspection organizations, inspectors, and welding consumables through a review and qualification process to ensure that they meet the requirements for a variety of product and safety codes.
Company Certification
Welding & Fabrication Companies
Certification provides your customers with an added level of confidence and assurance that the documentation, weld quality, and knowledge level of fabricators is independently verified against the requirements of the standards, which minimizes liability and public safety risks.
We certify companies to CSA W47.1, W47.2, W186 and W55.3.
Inspection Companies
Being certified assures your customers that your inspection personnel and activities have been independently verified against the requirements of the relevant standards.
Certify your Inspection company to CSA W178.1.
Inspector Certification
Visual Welding Inspectors
Visual welding inspectors play a critical role in ensuring the quality and integrity of welded components. Certification confirms that your knowledge and experience have been verified against the requirements of CSA W178.2.
NDT Inspectors
Being certified as an NDT inspector means that your non-destructive testing methods are third-party verified against the requirements of CAN/CGSB-48.9712.
Welder Qualification
In Canada, if you are performing welding on certain products, buildings, and structures, and their components, you must be qualified by the CWB and working for CWB-certified company. Welder qualification means you have met the testing requirements of the applicable standard.
Other Certification Services
Electrode and Filler Metal Certification
CSA W48 outlines the requirements for the certification of welding electrodes and consumables by themselves or in conjunction with gas mixtures or fluxes as applicable.
Stud Base Qualification
CSA W59 outlines that fabricators performing stud welding are required to use only qualified studs through a CWB Group qualification program.
Procedure Qualification
Under CSA Standard W47.1, W47.2, W186 and W55.3, all CWB-Certified companies are required to submit their welding procedures to the CWB Group for review and approval in accordance with the governing standard.
Test Centre Accreditation
We help schools, training facilities, and other institutions get accredited to offer welder qualification testing.
International Standards Certification
As the Authorized National Body for the International Institute of Welding (IIW), the CWB Group is able to provide clients with qualifications recognized around the world.
Welding Procedure Registry
For companies doing work under CSA Z662, the maintenance and management of procedure documents is a critical component to ensuring that pipelines are fabricated both efficiently and to a high quality.
Pipe Sleeve Fillet Inspection Qualification
Are you an NDT Pipeline Inspector looking to boost your credentials and increase job opportunities? The Pipe Sleeve Fillet Inspection Qualification is your gateway to higher earnings, a competitive edge, and enhanced expertise in pipeline integrity.