UpcomingAPI 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 and hands-on application, this course is designed to progressively provide introductory to advanced knowledge of Q1’s requirements and interpretations, and ISO 9001 requirements.

This course is ideal for newcomers as well as those already familiar with working under Spec. Q1 requirements. Course topics primarily include sections: (4) Quality Management System Requirements; (5) Product Realization; and (6) Quality Management System Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis and Improvement. Particular key areas of study include the following:

• An introduction on the API and overview of the API Monogram Program
• Catalysts necessitating changes to the 9^th Edition
• Q1’s layout and terminology / definitions / abbreviations, as well as their application
• Normative references
• Product specifications
• The “process approach” to quality management
• Quality objectives
• Management responsibility
• Competency requirements
• Control of documents
• Risk assessment and management
• Design input
• Contingency planning
• Calibration, accuracy vs. minimum test pressures
• Management of change (MOC)
• Customer satisfaction process
• Internal audits
• Corrective action and root cause analysis
• Annex A

What’s Included:

• Discounted room rates (contact us for details)
• Participant workbook
• Complimentary lunch and refreshments
• Complimentary transport provided to/from George Bush (IAH) airport