scope:

This Technical Report identifies the quality related responsibilities and tasks included in the supervision of activities related to the welding of products and semi-finished products made of thermoplastic materials and provides guidelines to ensure the quality of the supervision.

The fundamental aspects of this Technical Report are the following:

- definition of tasks and responsibilities;

- definition of the required knowledge, skills and competence.

The plastic welding supervisor (PWS) should be employed by the organization involved in the welding activities. This Technical Report applies to all thermoplastic welding processes.