Personnel certification for welders, welding operators, weld setters, brazers and brazing operators
Qualify welding personnel to internationally recognized standards including: EN ISO 9606 series, EN ISO 14732, EN ISO 13585, ASME BPVC Section IX, AWS D Series, API 1104 to ensure competence and compliance.
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Personnel certification for welders, welding operators, weld setters, brazers and brazing operators
Challenges in welding compliance
Welding is a critical process in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and energy, where safety and quality depend on the capabilities of skilled professionals. With increasing regulatory and quality assurance demands, certification of welding personnel has become essential for compliance and performance.
How our welding services support you
DNV provides certification services for welders, welding operators, weld setters, brazers and brazing operators against internationally recognized standards, including EN ISO 9606 series, EN ISO 14732, EN ISO 13585, ASME BPVC Section IX, AWS D Series and API 1104. Our services support compliance with PED and other applicable requirements while helping organizations demonstrate the competence of personnel involved in permanent joining processes. In addition to accredited certification, DNV also offers non-accredited certification and renewal services for industrial applications under standards such as AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2, AWS D1.6, AWS D3.6, AWS D17.1, API 1104 and other relevant industry standards.
Trusted experts in welding compliance
DNV is a trusted certification body with deep technical expertise in welding and brazing. Through our global network, we provide qualification and certification services supported by accredited competence centres and experienced examiners worldwide.
As a PED Notified Body (No. 0496), DNV offers welder certification services backed by one of the industry's most extensive certification networks in Europe, ensuring consistent, efficient and compliant service delivery across regions.
Benefits of our welding certification services
- Ensure compliance with EN ISO, ASME, AWS, and other applicable industry standards.
- Improve safety, consistency, and quality of welded products.
- Strengthen customer trust and supplier credibility.
- Maintain certification validity with structured follow-up and surveillance.
- Enable personnel mobility and career development through recognized certification.
