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API Q2 Fundamentals and Practitioner Training (CEU Credits)
API Q2 Fundamentals & Practitioner training courses will be conducted by ATCS in Kingwood TX. The two and a half (2 1/2) days of API…
API Audit Fundamentals and Lead Auditor Training Course (CEU Credits)
API Audit Fundamentals (1.6 CEU Credits) This two-day course covers auditing fundamentals as well as the additional auditing processes that are unique to the API…
API Q1 Certification & API 6D Monogram License Workshop
This two (2) day workshop will provide an overview of the requirements, timeline and the potential costs associated with obtaining an API Q1 certification and…
API Q1, 9th Edition, Fundamentals and Practitioner Training
Participants will be given insight as to the drivers behind Q1’s importance and its value in the Oil & Natural Gas Industry. Using practical examples…
Intro to Risk Management & Root Cause Analysis
Upon the completion of this two (2) day course, participants will be familiar with the principles of risk management and root cause analysis. Individual and…
Author Archives: Bill Aston
API 6D Monogram License – What’s Required?
We are interested in getting an API 6D monogram license for our ball valves. We plan to outsource product design, manufacturing, assembly and testing. We need a consultant’s support with explaining API 6D requirements to our providers of all activities … Continue reading
Keeping Current
The case for continued professional growth Written by Bill Aston, Published in ASQ QP Magazine, June 2018. It sometimes may seem that as soon as an organization becomes familiar with a management system and its requirements, changes must be made … Continue reading
Market Slowdown: Can We Postpone Our API Q1 Surveillance Audit?
QUESTION: From: Fayyez, Sept. 11, 2018 Dear Sir, We are a certified API Q1 & ISO 9001 API QR registered organization. Our surveillance audits are scheduled to be conducted on an annual basis. We have maintained all quality management system requirements … Continue reading
ISO 9001:2015 & Determining External & Internal Issues
QUESTION: From: Adolpho P., April, 21, 2017 – My question is regarding ISO 9001:2015 requirements for reporting external and internal issues as a part of the management review process. Which subjects should be analyzed as the inputs, subclause 9.3.2.b? I don’t … Continue reading
API Q1, Documentation Requirements
QUESTION: From: Jamil K. Sent: Dec. 11, 2014 To: Q-Blog, Ask the Experts Subject: API Q1, clause 4.4.1, sub. e., Documentation Requirements – General Jamil K. asks the following about APIQ1: API Q1, 9th Edition, requires an organization to identify … Continue reading
API Q1, Risk Assessment Requirement
QUESTION: From: Yusri Sent: Aug. 12, 2014 To: Q-Blog, Ask the Experts Subject: API Q1, clause 5.3, Risk Assessment Requirements Yusri asks the following questions about API Q1: API Q1, requires the organization to maintain a documented procedure for risk … Continue reading
API Q1, 9th edition – Risks, Contingency Plans and MOC
QUESTION: From: Darcy K. Sent: May 10, 2014 To: ATCS – QBlog, Ask The Experts Subject: API Q1, 9th edition, Risks, Contingency Plans and MOC In regard to MOC Process, in your opinion, would it be effective to tie this … Continue reading
API Q1, 9th Edition – Critical Supplier
QUESTION: From: Joe St. J., Sent: May 1, 2014 To: ATCS – QBlog, Ask The Experts Subject: API Q1, 9th Edition, Critical Suppliers Joe St. J, asks the following about APIQ1: Hello, Our company remains in the process of transitioning … Continue reading
API Q1, 9th Edition – Verification of Proprietary Product vs. Receiving Inspection
Muhammad I. asked the following question: API Q1, 9th edition, clause 5.6.1.2, Section b) and Sub-section iii) requires the organization to verify that supplied product conform to stated requirements when limited by proprietary, legal and/or contractual arrangements. How is this … Continue reading
API Q1, 9th Ed., Quality Policy vs. Objectives
QUESTION: From: T.S. , Tercel Oilfield Sent: Jan. 20, 2014 To: ATCS – QBlog, Ask The Experts Subject: API Q1, 9th Ed., Quality policy and Objectives Am I correct in saying that Objectives should establish the highest overall expectation and … Continue reading
Monitoring & Measurement of Product
QUESTION: From: ASQ ATE Sent: Jan. 28, 2014 To: ATCS – QBlog, Ask The Experts Subject: ISO 9001:2008 and API Q1, 8th & 9th Ed., Monitoring Measurements & Improvement ISO 9001:2008 states in 8.2.4 Monitoring and measurement of product: “Evidence … Continue reading
API Q1, 9th Ed, Control production and Servicing
From: Fayyez Ahmed Company: DATA Steel Pipes Industries (pvt) Ltd., Punjab,Pakistan Sent: Sept. 24, 2013 To: ATCS – QBlog, Ask The Experts Subject: API Q1, 9th Ed., Production and Servicing Procedures Question: API Q1 9th edition requires control of production … Continue reading
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