CIDB BOOK_CS01 WELDING

ISO/IEC

17024:2012

CIDB-CS-01

CERTIFICATION

SCHEME FOR

WELDING

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Construction Industry Development Board or better known as CIDB Malaysia is a

statutory body under the Ministry of Works, Malaysia established under the

Construction Industry Development Board Act 1994 (Act 520) to regulate, develop and

facilitate the construction industry towards achieving global competitiveness. One of

the functions of CIDB is to register, accredit and certify construction personnel which

includes skilled construction workers as specified under the Third Schedule of this Act.

CIDB is establishing a Certification Scheme for Construction Personnel which provides

guidance for assessment and certification of individuals seeking to demonstrate their

knowledge and/or competency in their field of operation. In order to ensure the

accreditation and certification process is at par with international standards, CIDB is

committed to uphold objectivity and impartiality in carrying out all activities under this

Certification Scheme in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024:2012.

The scope of this Certification Scheme covers Welding Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3.

INTRODUCTION

Access to certification is not improperly restricted. The sole criteria for certification are

given in the document (and any subsequent amendments) and no other criteria will be

applied. Certification is not conditional on the candidate applying for other services

with CIDB, or any other groups or associations.

Access to certification

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This document prescribes procedures by which personnel may be examined, and, if

successful, certified for SKKP Welder Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3.

The assessment procedure is designed to test the candidate's knowledge of the

methods and techniques relevant to the discipline in which they are being

examined, and their understanding of the operations they peorm. The assessment

procedure involves both theoretical (written and/or oral interview) and practical

elements.

1. GENERAL

This document prescribes procedures by which personnel may be examined,

and, if successful, certified for the duties of SKKP Welder Level 1 or Level 2 or

Level 3 as defined in Clause 5.

The assessment procedure is designed to test the candidate's knowledge of

the methods and techniques relevant to the discipline in which they are being

examined, and their understanding of the operations they peorm. The

assessment procedure involves both theoretical (written and/or oral interview)

and practical elements.

1.1 Scope

CIDB acts as the assessment body and the certifying body. It carries overall

responsibility for ensuring that requirements for qualification testing are

satisfied and that appropriate qualification certificates are issued following

successful qualification and job knowledge tests, when required by the

standard.

The particular requirements for the qualification testing are given in the

appropriate standard. It is the CIDB's responsibility to select the standard.

Qualification testing and the issue of certificates can only be carried out to

recognised standards and it should be noted that the rules covering testing

and validity of qualification certificates vary from standard to standard.

It is also the ClDB's responsibility to ensure that the recognition and

acceptance of qualification certificates is appropriate to their requirements.

CIDB makes every eort to ensure that its qualification certificates carry

appropriate accreditation and that testing and certification activities are

carried out in accordance with best practice.

Assessment activities may be subcontracted by CIDB to one of its approved

assessment bodies. These bodies act as the inteace between CIDB and the

candidates. Cl DB rigorously controls the procedures and functions of

assessment body.

Individuals engaged by assessment bodies to carry out CIDB assessment

work in connection with the requirements of this document must hold a

current CIDB welding assessor certificate and be approved by CIDB.

1.2 Responsbilities

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Testing of individual candidates is arranged between the approved

assessment bodies and CIDB. The assessment body will check that any

pre-test requirements applicable are fulfilled by the candidates(s). The

assessment body is responsible for setting assessments and tests,

witnessing/verifying Welding and/or testing as required by the selected

standard and for informing CIDB of the test result.

If mechanical testing or NOT is needed in relation to a welder qualification or

welding procedure qualification test, must employ a test house with

appropriate scope of approval in compliance with ISO 17025:2017 by

Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM) or an organisation that has been

approved by CIDB.

Person competent appointed by CIDB to conduct and score an assessment,

where the assessment requires professional judgement.

2. TERMINOLOGY

a) Assessor

Person who has fulfilled specified prerequisites and has been admitted to the

certification process

b) Candidate

Document issued by CIDB under specified provisions, indicating that the name of

person has demonstrated the competence(s) defined on the document.

c) Certificate

Conditions in which a change, as described in the specific variables, is consid-

ered to aect the mechanical properties of the joint.

d) Essential Variable

Procedure for revalidation of a certificate without assessment at any time up to

three (3) years aer success in an initial, supplementary or recertification

assessment. A procedure for renewal or recertification application can be

received up to three (3) months prior to the expiry of your certificate.

e) Renewal

Welder is a person who peorms the fabrication process whereby two or more

parts are fused together by means of heat, pressure or both.

g) Welder

Procedure for revalidation of a certificate by assessment or by otherwise

satisfying the certification body that the published criteria for recertification are

satisfied.

f) Recertification

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Written document that provides direction to the welder for making production

welds in accordance with the specific standard or code requirements.

h) Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

Describes the results of the welding test conducted, including what the welder is

qualified to weld.

i) Welder Assessment Test Report (WATR)

This document prescribes procedures by which personnel may be examined, and,

if successful, certified for SKKP Welder Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3.

The assessment procedure is designed to test the candidate's knowledge of the

methods and techniques relevant to the discipline in which they are being

examined, and their understanding of the operations they peorm. The

assessment procedure involves both theoretical (written and/or oral interview) and

practical elements.

3. CATEGORIES OF CERTIFICATION

CIDB welder certification scheme covers a determination of the competence

of candidate to deposit sound weld metal/steel for following fusion welding

processes:

3.1

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Welding

Process

Shielded

Metal Arc

Welding

(SMAW)

Carbon

Steel (CS)

Stainless

Steel (SS)

Carbon

Steel (CS)

Stainless

Steel (SS)

Gas

Tungsten

Arc

Welding

(GTAW)

Flat

Downhand (PA)

Plate

Horizontal

Vertical (PB)

Horizontal (PC)

Vertical Up (PF)

Vertical Down (PG)

Overhead (PE)

Inclined pipe

(upwards) (H-L045)

Inclined pipe

(downwards) (J-L045)

N/A

Horizontal Vertical

(Overhead) (PD)

Flat

Downhand (PA)

Horizontal

Vertical (PB)

Horizontal (PC)

Vertical Up (PF)

Vertical Down (PG)

Overhead (PE)

Inclined pipe

(upwards) (H-L045)

Inclined pipe

(downwards) (J-L045)

N/A

Horizontal Vertical

(Overhead) (PD)

6GR

Plate

Pipe

Level

Test Position

British

Standard

American

Standard

AWS

D1.1

API

1104

ASME

Item Material Remarks

Standard

Aluminum

(AL) /

Inconel

(IN)

Plate

6GR

Plate

Pipe

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Welding

Process

Carbon

Steel (CS)

Stainless

Steel (SS)

Aluminum

(AL)

Gas Metal

Arc

Welding

(GMAW)

Carbon

Steel (CS)

Stainless

Steel (SS)

Aluminum

(AL)

Flux Cored

Arc

Welding

(FCAW)

Level

Test Position

British

Standard

American

Standard

AWS

D1.1

API

1104

ASME

Item Material Remarks

Standard

Flat

Downhand (PA)

Plate

Horizontal

Vertical (PB)

Horizontal (PC)

Vertical Up (PF)

Vertical Down (PG)

Overhead (PE)

Inclined pipe (upwards)

(H-L045)

Inclined pipe

(downwards) (J-L045)

N/A

Horizontal Vertical

(Overhead) (PD)

6GR

Plate

Pipe

Flat

Downhand (PA)

Plate

Horizontal

Vertical (PB)

Horizontal (PC)

Vertical Up (PF)

Overhead (PE)

Horizontal Vertical

(Overhead) (PD)

Plate

Vertical Up (PF)

Pipe

Vertical Down (PG)

Inclined pipe

(upwards) (H-L045)

Inclined pipe

(downwards) (J-L045)

N/A

6GR

Pipe

Carbon

Steel (CS)

Stainless

Steel (SS)

GTAW at

root,

SMAW at

hot pass,

fill pass

and

capping

Gas

Tungsten

Arc

Welding +

Shielded

Melted Arc

Welding

(GTAW +

SMAW)

Vertical Up (PF)

Vertical Down (PG)

Overhead (PE)

Inclined pipe

(upwards) (H-L045)

Inclined pipe

(downwards) (J-L045)

Plate

Pipe

The candidate shall undergo initial assessment and recertification

assessment for the scope of Welding process sought, in accordance with the

latest version ISO 9606 - 1, ISO 9606 - 2, AWS 01 .1, ASME Section IX, API 1104.

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a) Candidate shall have minimum six (6) months working experience, or

b) Valid training from CIDB recognized training provider or Level 1 or 2

certificate in welding from other agencies. e.g., Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia

(SKM) or any recognized third parties.

The decision to accept candidates shall be decided by CIDB.

Level 1 and 24.1

4. ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSESSMENT

a) Candidate shall have a valid level 2 certificate, or

b) Candidate shall have minimum six (6) months working experience, or

c) Valid training from CIDB recognized training provider or Level 3 certificate in

welding from other agencies. e.g., Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) or any

recognized third parties.

The decision to accept candidates shall be decided by CIDB.

Level 34.2

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Welding

Process

Level

Test Position

British

Standard

American

Standard

AWS

D1.1

API

1104

ASME

Item Material Remarks

Standard

SMAW at

root, FACW

at hot pass,

fill pass and

capping

Carbon

Steel (CS)

Stainless

Steel (SS)

Shielded

Melted Arc

Welding +

Flux Cored

Arc

Welding

(SMAW+

FCAW)

Vertical Up (PF)

Vertical Down (PG)

Overhead (PE)

Inclined pipe

(upwards) (H-L045)

Inclined pipe

(downwards) (J-L045)

Plate

Pipe

Carbon

Steel (CS)

Stainless

Steel (SS)

Gas Metal

Arc

Welding +

Flux Cored

Arc

Welding

(GMAW+

FCAW)

Vertical Up (PF)

Vertical Down (PG)

Overhead (PE)

Inclined pipe

(upwards) (H-L045)

Inclined pipe

(downwards) (J-L045)

Plate

Pipe

Submerged

Arc

Welding

(SAW)

Carbon

Steel (CS)

Flat

Downhand (PA)

Plate

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Welder shall be competent for peorming a welding process of which he/she is

certified, in accordance with a set of written instructions contained in the

Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) to produce a defect free weld joint. In

order to achieve this quality level, certain tasks as the following are to be

accomplished:

5.1

5. JOB AND TASK DESCRIPTION

Risk Assessments, Health, safety and environmental requirements:a)

Implementation of guidance and obligations to protect self, others and

the environment from the processes and materials or equipment being

used.

Equipment checks:

Carry out pre-checks on all equipment including electrode cables,

electrode oven, cable connection, grinders, regulators, cutting

equipment etc.

c) Materials/Consumables:

Carry out checks on contamination, expiry date, batch number, sizes,

mill certificate etc.

d) Personal Protective Equipment:

Carrying out pre-use checks and routine care and maintenance of all

PPE (welding helmets, glove, dust and chemical respirators, eye/ear

protection, safety boots, welding jacket or coveralls) and ensuring

correct use.

5.1.1 Welder Level 1,2 and 3

e) Set-Up of Equipment:

Ensuring correct set up of welding machine, welding polarity, check

voltage, check current, check gas flow pressure etc.

f) Techniques:

Preparing for Join type, bevels angle, root face, root gap, in

accordance with the relevant Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).

All welding profile (root and capping) shall be accepted in accordance

with the acceptance criteria with the relevant specification

requirement

Suace preparation of test material:

Assess suace conditions and select the preparation technique

appropriate, cleanliness to achieve the specified result.

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ASSESSMENT METHOD FOR INITIAL CERTIFICATION

AND RECERTIFICATION

The assessment aims to test and certify the competency of candidate seeking

certification of their welding skills acquired informally or through training. The

candidates will be assessed through two (2) parts:

6.1

Part 1:

A theoretical assessment through written and/or oral interview shall consist of

the following item:

a) Arc Welding Safety

b) Process

c) Consumables

d) Defect

e) Impeections

f) WPS/WPQ

Time allowed: 40 minutes

Passing marks: 70%

Welder shall be competent for peorming a welding process of which he/she

is certified, in accordance with a set of written instructions contained in the

Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) to produce a defect free weld joint. In

order to achieve this quality level, certain tasks as the following are to be

accomplished:

ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE WEIGHTAGE (NUMBER OF QUESTION)

Arc Weild Safety

Process

Consumables

WPS/WPQ

TOTAL

Defect/

Impeections

20 20 20 20 20 20

SMAW GTAW GMAW FCAW

GTAW

SMAW

FCAW

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d) Peormance test shall be conducted and assessed in accordance with the

respective standards (ISO 9606- 1&2/ 12 /ASME Sec IX/ AWS D1.1 / API 1104) to

confirm candidate's competence through the following tests:

i. Visual aspects of welded joints for observation regarding quality of

welding in case of butt and fillet welding both.

ii. Bend test/ side bend/ fracture/ macro test as applicable.

iii. NDT test as applicable.

A successful initial assessment certifies the welder's qualifications for the

scope of welding process which applicable to essential variables for which

they were sought.

6.2

A successful reassessment renews the welder's previous qualifications for

scope of welding process applicable to essential variables for which they

were previously qualified.

6.3

The results of initial and recertification assessment of candidate shall be

recorded by ClDB.

6.4

Time allowed: 4 Hours

Passing marks: 100%

Time allowed: 40 minutes.

Passing marks: 70%

Part 1: Oral assessment paper consisting of 20 questions.

Time allowed: maximum 4 hours.

Passing mark: 100% based on visual inspection plus RT or OT.

Part 2: Practical assessment based on approved Welding Procedure

Specification (WPS).

Time allowed: 40 minutes.

Passing marks: 70%

Part 1: Oral assessment paper consisting of 20 questions.

Time allowed: maximum 4 hours.

Passing mark: 100% based on visual inspection plus RT or OT.

Part 2: Practical assessment based on approved Welding Procedure

Specification (WPS).

Welding Level 1 and 2 (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW)

Welding Level 3 (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW+SMAW, SMAW+FCAW)

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Part 2:

A practical assessment:

a) Peormance test by preparing test pieces as per WPS so that competence

acquired can be verified (Pass/Fail)

b) Assessment of skill knowledge, and safety and health are limited with

questions relating to welding process used during the practical exam.

c) For peormance test, candidate is required to peorm welding on the

provided test pieces and subsequent testing of a completed assembly for

each of the pursued/ sought scope of competent.

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The qualification of candidate to be a certified welder shall be based on

essential variables. For each essential variable, a range of qualification is

defined in the standard ASME Section IX, API 1104, ISO 9606 - 1 & 2, AWS D1.1

7.1

If the welder has to weld outside the range of welder qualification, a new

qualification test is required. However, it is permitted for a welder to be

qualified (multi-process joint) or by two or more separate qualification tests.

The essential variables are:

7.2

7. REQUIRED COMPETENCE

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a) Welding processes.

b) Product type (plate/pipe).

c) Type of weld (butt or fillet); filler material group.

d) Filler material type.

e) Dimension (material thickness and outside pipe diameter).

f) Welding position.

g) Weld details - material backing, gas backing, flux backing, consumable

insert, single side welding, both side welding, single layer, multilayer,

leward welding, rightward welding.

8. STANDARDS

9. CERTIFICATES

This document makes reference to the standards and specifications listed below.

Unless otherwise specified the latest editions of these documents, including all

addenda and revisions, shall apply.

The certificates shall contain, as a minimum, the following information:

a) The name of the certified person

b) A unique identification

c) The name of the certification body

d) A reference to the certification scheme, standard or other relevant

documents, including issue date, if relevant

e) The scope of the certification including, if applicable, validity conditions

and limitations

f) The eective date of certification and date of expiry.

ISO 9606 - 1:2012

Qualification testing of Welders - Fusion Welding - Part 1 : Steels

Qualification Testing of Welders Fusion Welding -

Part Q: Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy

Boiler and Pressure Vessel code. Section IX.

Welding and Brazing qualifications

Structural Welding Code - Steel

Standard for Welding pipelines and related facilities.

ISO 9606 - 2:2024

AWS D1.1:2015

ASME IX:2017

API 1104

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Ensure inspection and measuring equipment are calibrated.10.4

Be aware of the presence of an explosive gas in the working area.10.5

Be aware of all related procedures and process.10.6

Not involve in any type of gambling and other associated activities10.7

Not consume any alcohol and impairing drug while on duty.10.8

Not associate with or participate in a fraudulent or dishonest venture or

activity.

10.9

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Candidates will be required to submit an application through Centralized

Information Management System (CIMS). Document considered accepted

for processing upon received of complete documents.

11.1

In the event of a false statement being discovered on forms any assessment

undertaken will be declared null and void.

11.2

Candidates proved to have cheated or found to have attempted to remove

or found to have removed assessment material in a CIDB assessment will not

be accepted as a candidate for any CIDB assessment for a minimum period

of two (2) years from the date of the assessment where cheating, attempt to

remove or remove all of assessment material, was established to have taken

place.

11.3

A certificate is automatically invalidated if there are any outstanding

assessment fees in respect of that certificate.

11.4

11. APPLICATION FOR ASSESSMENT

General

The maximum period of validity of the certificate is three (3) years. The period

of validity shall commence (date of issue of the certification) when all of the

requirements for certification (training, experience, satisfactory vision test,

success in assessment) are fulfilled.

12.1

12. VALIDITY

10. CODE OF CONDUCT

Certified person of all level and methods shall;

Always abide by the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements.10.1

Always wear PPEs as required such as gloves, goggles, helmet and ear mug

or ear plug, mask, flame / heat resistant long shirt and safety shoes as

applicable.

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Certification becomes invalid:12.2

At the discretion of the CIDB, e.g., aer reviewing evidence of behaviour

incompatible with the certification procedures or failure to abide by a

code of ethics.

If a significant interruption takes place in the method for which the

individual is certified or submission of documentary evidence

(form or logbook etc.) at least once a year.

If the individual fails recertification, until such time as the individual

meets the requirements for recertification or initial certification.

If the individual becomes physically incapable of peorming his duties

based upon failure of the visual acuity assessment taken annually under

the responsibility of his employer.

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Revalidation12.4

CIDB shall define the conditions for revalidation in the case of 13.1(a) &

13.1(b), shall conduct practical assessment.

For revalidation of the certification aer a significant interruption, the

individual shall pass a recertification assessment. The certification is

revalidated for a new period of validity of three (3) years from the date

of the revalidation.

Re-assessment12.3

A candidate failing for reason of unethical behaviour shall wait at least

12 months before reapplying.

A candidate who fails to obtain the pass grade from any assessment

part, may be re-examined twice in the failed part(s), provided that the re

assessment takes place not sooner than one (1) month, unless, further

training acceptable to the CIDB is satisfactorily completed, nor later

than two (2) years aer the original assessment.

Note: "Examination pas" in this context refers to: for Level 1,2 and 3, the

oral and practical examinations.

A candidate failing all permitted re-assessment shall apply for and take

the assessment in accordance with the procedure established for new

candidates.

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Prior to the completion of the first period of validity and every six (6) years

thereaer, certification may be renewed by CIDB for a new period of three

(3) years on production of:

13.1

It is the responsibility of the certificate holder to initiate the procedure

required for renewal. The renewal files shall be presented within three (3)

months before the date of expiration of the certification. As an exception

and based upon decision of CIDB, files presented within six (6) months aer

the date of expiration may be considered. Over this period, no exception is

admitted, and the candidate shall be permitted to attempt a

recertification assessment.

13.2

Verifiable documentary evidence of continued satisfactory work

activity without significant interruption in the method and sector for

which certificate renewal is sought.

If the criterion for renewal is not met, the individual shall follow the same

rules as for recertification (see Clause 14).

13. RENEWAL

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General14.1

Prior to the completion of each second period of validity (every 6 years),

the certified individual may be recertified by the certification body for a

new period of three (3) years or less, provided the individual meets the

criterion for renewal specified in Clause 13 and meets the applicable

conditions described in the following:

14. RECERTIFICATION

i. Regulatory requirements;

ii. Changes to normative documents;

iii. Changes in the relevant scheme requirements;

iv. The nature and maturity of the industry or field in which the certified

person is working.

It is the responsibility of certificate holders to initiate the procedures

required to obtain recertification. If the recertification is applied for more

than twelve (12) months aer the expiry of the period of validity, a

complete assessment (theory and practical) for Level 1, Level 2, and Level

3 shall be taken.

v. The risks resulting from an incompetent person;

vi. Ongoing changes in technology, and requirements for certified

persons;

vii. Requirements of interested parties;

viii. The frequency and content of surveillance activities, if required by the

scheme.

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Unsuccessful Candidates14.2

Candidates will be required to submit an application through Centralized

Information Management System (CIMS). One retest, within six months of

the six (6) years recertification assessment, will be allowed for all

categories.

Candidates who fail the retest, will return to initial status and shall be

required to sit the full initial assessment, it is recommended that refresher

training be undertaken prior to the assessment.

Complaints and appeal14.3

An aggrieved party in a dispute which considers itself to have reasonable

grounds for questioning the competency of a CIDB qualified person may

send petition to the Jawatankuasa Rayuan Pentauliahan, Penilaian &

Pensijilan C/08 for invalidation of the certificate. Such a petition must be

accompanied by all relevant facts, and if in the opinion of the committee

an adequate case has been presented, a full investigation of the

circumstances under dispute will be initiated.

Appeals against failure to certify or against the invalidation of the

certificate may be made by the holder upon application in writing to the

Jawatankuasa Rayuan Pentauliahan, Penilaian & Pensijilan CIDB.

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The certification shall be immediately placed under suspension, if ClDB does

not receive an application for renewal from the certificate holder aer the

date of expiration. The suspension period shall be (3) three months maximum

from the date of certification decision. The person will be required to submit

a new application for certification exceeding 3 months aer expiry date.

15.1

Failure to submit an application for renewal together with satisfactory

documentary evidence, the certification shall be presented to the

certification panel committee for withdrawal. CIDB shall communicate such

certification decisions to the certificate holder within 15 days from the

certification decision date.

15.2

The certificate holder may lodge an appeal for reconsideration of

certification decision withdrawal made by ClDB Certification Panel related

to withdraw the certificate.

15.3

A fresh application shall be applied for new certification in order to regain

certification for that level and method. No assessment exemptions shall be

permitted by virtue of the previous certification of similar scope held.

15.4

15. SUSPENDING FOR INVALIDITY AND WITHDRAWING OF

CERTIFICATION

16. RECORDS

CIDB shall maintain records. The records shall include a means to confirm

the status of a certified person. The records shall demonstrate that the

certification or recertification process has been eectively fulfilled,

particularly with respect to application forms, assessment reports (which

include assessment records) and other documents relating to granting,

maintaining, recertifying, expanding and reducing the scope and

suspending or withdrawing certification.

16.1

The records shall be identified, managed and disposed of in such a way as

to ensure the integrity of the process and the confidentiality the information.

The records shall be kept for an appropriate period of time, for a minimum of

one full certification cycle, or as required by recognition arrangements,

contractual, legal or other obligations.

16.2

17. ADDRESS

For further general information about the approval schemes covered in this

document, contact:

CIDB Malaysia

Tingkat 10, Menara Dato' Onn,

Pusat Dagangan Dunia,

No. 45, Jalan Tun Ismail,

50480 Kuala Lumpur.

03 5567 3300 (CIDB Careline)

www.cidb.gov.my

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CIDB Malaysia

Tingkat 10, Menara Dato' Onn,

Pusat Dagangan Dunia,

No. 45, Jalan Tun Ismail,

50480 Kuala Lumpur.

03 5567 3300 (CIDB Careline)