Tag Archives: API Q2

Market Slowdown: Can We Postpone Our API Q1 Surveillance Audit?

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Bill Aston

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 →

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Estimating the cost for API Q1 certification & API 6A Monogram License

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Bill Aston

QUESTION: From: Eugene P., March 6, 2017 – During the past months, we have received several inquiries asking if our company was API Q1 certified or if we had an API 6A monogram.  How much does it cost to get API … Continue reading →

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API Q2 Fundamentals and Practitioner Training (CEU Credits)

Posted on November 18, 2016 by System Admin

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 Q2 Fundamentals training will provide participants with insight into the drivers behind Q2’s importance and its value in the Oil & Natural Gas Industry. Using practical examples and hands-on application, (more…)

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API Q1, 9th Edition, Fundamentals and Practitioner Training

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Bill Aston

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 (more…)

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API Q2 Risk Assessment, Contingency Planning & MOC

Posted on October 14, 2015 by System Admin

Inquiry: Where can examples of how to implement API Q2 requirements for risk assessments, contingency planning and management of change be found? Suggestions are appreciated. Maxwell Reply: Hello Maxwell, ISO 31000 can provide some general guidance regarding  risk management terminologies … Continue reading →

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API Q1, Risk Management, Contingency Planning & MOC

Posted on May 17, 2015 by System Admin

In the event of changes that affect the QMS or organizational structure, does API Q1 require a corrective/preventive action to be initiated to document the MOC action? Inquiry: Hi Bill, Firstly, going through the different queries on this site has … Continue reading →

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ISO 9001 Audit Deferral – Force Majeure Event

Posted on April 17, 2015 by System Admin

Can An Audit Be Deferred Due To A Force Majeure Event? The following inquiry was received from ASQ Ask the Experts on Apr. 10, 2015: If a Force Majeure event (major storm, flood or other natural event) effects the company … Continue reading →

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API Q2 Fundamentals & Practitioner Training Course

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Bill Aston

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 →

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Aston Technical Consulting Services, LLC

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Bill Aston
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API Q1, Risk Assessment Requirement

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Bill Aston

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 →

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API Q1, 9th edition – Risks, Contingency Plans and MOC

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Bill Aston

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 →

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API Q1, 9th Edition – Critical Supplier

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Bill Aston

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 →

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