Form guides
Certification
Serial number and compliance declaration on the NSW CCEW
Your signature on the cert. Serial number and the compliance checkbox are serious. Complete this section only after you have checked every section.
Serial number
Every cert needs a unique serial in the format [LicenceNumber][SequentialNumber] (e.g. licence 444444C -> 444444C001, then 444444C002).
Serial number format and rules
Follow the required format
Format: [YourLicenceNumber][SequentialNumber]
Example: Licence 444444C -> First CCEW: 444444C001, Second: 444444C002
Use the automated helper
The serial helper suggests your next number from previous certs. Always verify before you issue.
Verify before issuing
Always double-check the serial number before final submission to avoid duplicates or sequence gaps.
Serial number tips
- Do not skip or duplicate numbers
- Keep your own log of serials issued (job name, date)
- Spot-check for gaps every few months
Compliance declaration
Checking the box means you stand behind the whole cert: work, tests, and details.
Declaration checks
Accuracy
Check that the information on the CCEW is true, correct, and complete to the best of your knowledge.
Standards
Check the official declaration text and confirm it matches the work you are certifying.
Your responsibilities
Pre-declaration review
Before checking the compliance box, verify:
- Technical information matches the job
- Testing details match your site records
- Work details match the official declaration
- Required supporting information is complete
Make the declaration
Only check the compliance box when you are confident the work and documentation are ready to issue.
Final verification
After declaration, perform a final review of the completed CCEW before generation.