Do I need prior experience in hot gas or extrusion welding prior to taking the CSWIP certification course ATC68?
Yes, there are three ways you can go. The first is you need at least 2 years experience in plastic welding. Or second, you can take the 5 day hot gas course ATC66 and you need to weld under the supervision of a CSWIP certified welder for 6 months and then you can take the ATC68 certification course and examination. Finally, if you have gone through a recognized Apprenticeship scheme as a plastic fabricator you can take the ATC68 examination. Details about the requirements can be found in the CSWIP document no.
