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Intro to Risk Management & Root Cause Analysis
Upon the completion of this two (2) day course, participants will be familiar with the basic principles of risk management, root cause analysis and risk…
Webinar - Intro To API Q1 Certification and API Product Monogram License
This webinar is ideal for company owners, management or employees responsible for obtaining an API Q1 certification and/or API product license. Important information is provided regarding the timing, costs and resources needed to complete the certification and product monogram license process.
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 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 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 API Q1 certification and API…
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Category Archives: Technical Requirements
API 6A Monogram Restricts Remanufactured Equipment
Inquiry: My question is regarding application of the API monogram. Our company is an API 6A licensee. We manufacture valves and other related equipment at our facilities here in the USA and overseas. During a recent re-certification audit, the Auditor … Continue reading
Tools for Auditing ISO 9001: 2015, Risk Based Thinking
Inquiry: Question received via ASQ’s Ask the Experts Blog, Published 10/21/2015 In addressing clause 4 of ISO 9001:2015 regarding organization context and interested parties, what type of tool (spreadsheet,diagram,flowchart,etc), would you recommend to use to simplify the practice and to … Continue reading
API Q2 Fundamentals & Practitioner Training Course
An API Q2 Fundamentals and Practitioner training course will be held in Kingwood TX from May 18, to May 21, 2015. Click this link for course details and access to the registration form. http://tinyurl.com/APIQ2TrainingApr202015 Aston Technical Consulting Services is an … Continue reading
API Q1, 9th Edition, Risk Management
QUESTION: From: Razif, Valser Oil and Gas Sent: July 26, 2013 To: ATCS – QBLOG, Ask the Experts Subject: What Reference Can I Use To Develop an API Q1, Risk Management Procedure? I am new to this area of quality … Continue reading
API 8C – Product license for top drive component parts
ATCS – QBLOG, ASK THE EXPERT – May 17, 2013 QUESTION: From: Asad Sent: May 7, 2013 To: ATCS – QBlog, Ask The Experts Subject: API 8C – Product license for top drive component parts Our company currently has an … Continue reading
Use of the API Monogram, API Q1 & API 8C
QUESTION: From: Fred R. Sent: Mar. 6, 2013 To: ATCS Q-Blog, Ask The Experts Subject: API Q1, Monogram requirements Hello, Our Company has API Q1 certification and an API 8C product license. We are planning to post this information on … Continue reading
API Q1, Clause 8.4, Measurement, Analysis & Improvement
QUESTION: From: Valser Oil and Gas Sent: Sept. 20, 2012 To: ATCS – Ask the Expert Subject: ISO TS29001/API Q1, Clause 8.4, Measurement, Analysis and Improvement Valser Oil and Gas asks the following about ISO TS29001/APIQ1 : API Q1, clause … Continue reading
Does CMMI, Level 3 Conformance Ensure ISO 9001 Certification?
The following question has been asked: “Does a software company need to conform with or be capable of meeting CMMI level 3 guidelines in order to become ISO 9001:2008 certified?” Our company is working toward obtaining ISO 9001:2008 and CMMI … Continue reading
API Q1 Versus ISO TS29001 QMS Certification
Question: Robert Meyer asks the following about APIQ1. As this standard was developed by API and basically covers the requirements ISO 9001 and ISO TS 29001, is the API the only company that can provided certification? Can this certification be … Continue reading
An International Standard or format for API Q1 Management Reviews?
QUESTION: Fayyaz asks the following about APIQ1 : Dear Sir Kindly let me know that is there any INTERNATIONAL STANDARD or guideline for conducting API Q1 management reviews effectively on standard forms, records or patterns. REPLY: Hello Fayyaz, There is … Continue reading
Determining Acceptance Criteria for Metal Defects
We have some metals and we would like to know which standard to buy or get to get a quality criteria for different metals “defects” for example, rust, halo effect, etc. Continue reading
Supplier quality criteria for various metal defects
ATCS – Q-BLOG, ASK THE EXPERT – Aug. 2009 QUESTION: From: Monica P. Sent: August 24, 2009 To: Ask the Expert – ATCS Subject: Supplier quality criteria for various metal defects Which-standard, information-request, we have some metals and we would … Continue reading
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