A Quality Management System (QMS) auditor plays a critical role in confirming that an organization's processes, products, and services meet stated quality and product requirements. The auditor's competence is a vital element of the auditing process. While some organizations believe that conducting more frequent audits can improve the quality of their QMS, it's been shown that improving the auditor's competency is more effective.Auditor ...
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API Q1
ISO 9001 Foundation Training Course
This 2-day course will enable participants to learn the essential elements to implement and manage an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS). Participants will be provided the knowledge needed to understand the different sections of ISO 9001 and its requirements which include the QMS policy, procedures, performance measurements, management commitment, internal audit, management review, and continual improvement.After completing this ...
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API Q1 Internal Audit & Management Review Requirements
Background: This question was received from an attendee during a recent Exemplar Global RTP, API Q1 Certification Workshop.
Question: Does API Q1, 9th edition specify any wait time for an organization to maintain between the completion of an internal audit and conducting a management review?
Response: No. API Q1 9th edition, section 6.5 states that an organization must conduct a Management review at least every 12 months. API Q1 does not ...
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Internal Audits as a Tool for Improvement
Background: This question was received from a person that recently completed an Exemplar Global RTP, API Q1 Certification Workshop.
Question: If any concerns regarding improvement are identified while conducting an internal audit, should the Auditor issue a preventive action ?
ATCS Comment: It's important to remember a Preventive Action Request (PAR) is always proactive. It's an action taken to prevent the occurrence of a nonconforming ...
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API 6D Monogram, Requirements, Timing, and Costs
An API 6D monogram can add value and provide customers with the assurance the product has met applicable industry requirements. The first steps toward obtaining a monogram license should include understanding the certification and monogram license requirements, estimating resource needs, costs, and a timeline for completing the monogram license process. This information and more are discussed in the API Q1 & API 6D Certification Workshop ...
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API 6D Product Monogram License – What’s Required?
Inquiry: Hi, we want to start adding an API 6D monogram to our ball valves. Please let me know what is needed to get an API monogram and the estimated cost. Thanks. M.M.
Response: Thanks for contacting Aston Technical Consulting Services. It's important to know that the first step toward obtaining an API 6D product monogram license is to ensure your company has an established quality management system that meets API Q1 requirements. For ...
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