Personnel certification for welders and operators

Qualify welding personnel to international standards such as EN ISO 9606, EN ISO 14732, ASME BPVC Section IX, and AWS D.1 to ensure competence and compliance.

Personnel certification for welders and 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 offers accredited certification of welders and welding operators in accordance with international standards, including EN ISO 9606 series, EN ISO 14732, ASME BPVC Section IX, and AWS D.1 series. The certification verifies the technical competence of individuals performing permanent joining of metallic materials and supports regulatory compliance, including under the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). 

What sets our welding approach apart

ISO/IEC 17024 accredited

Certified to ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation standards

Aligned with PED Annex 1.3.1.2

Complies with PED Annex I:3.1.2 requirements

Global recognition and traceability

Global recognition and traceability of certification

Covers all welding process types

Covers manual, semi-automatic, and mechanized welding processes

For welders, operators, and inspectors

Available for welders, welding operators, and inspectors

Trusted experts in welding compliance 

DNV is a trusted certification body with deep technical expertise in welding and brazing. With a global presence and local support, we offer end-to-end services including witness testing, document verification, and digital certificate delivery.

We are also a PED Notified Body (No. 0496), ensuring conformity assessment under EU legislation. 

Benefits of our welding certification services 

  • Ensure compliance with EN ISO, ASME, and AWS 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. 

Contact DNV to discuss your personnel certification strategy

Work with DNV to plan, implement, and maintain welding personnel certification that meets EN ISO, ASME, and AWS standards while supporting safety, quality, and career development.