API Q1 course participants will receive insightful information about the importance of this standard and its value in the Oil & Natural Gas Industry. This course is designed to progressively provide introductory to advanced knowledge about API Q1 application and requirements during days 1 and 2, and then to focus on areas imperative to the practitioner on the third day. These areas will include risk management, internal audits, contingency ...
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API Q2
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 very well with all records available. But due to the present market slowdown, we might not have any production or manufacturing activities in progress during the time of the surveillance ...
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Estimating the cost for API Q1 certification & API 6A Monogram License
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 Q1 certified and get an API 6A monogram license? We are a small shop that has a total of 50 employees, so knowing the estimated cost upfront is important.
REPLY:
From: ATCS, Ask the Experts, March 6, 2017
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API Q2 Fundamentals and Practitioner Training (CEU Credits)
The first two days of training provide participants with insight into the rationale behind this standard's development. Practical examples and hands-on activities are used to promote understanding of the subjects discussed. The differences between API Q1 and API Q2 and other essential points will be addressed. Day three builds upon the training materials presented during the first two days to progressively move to more crucial areas needed to ...
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API Q2 Risk Assessment, Contingency Planning & MOC
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 and methods. However, to fully understand what is actually required to meet API Q2 requirements for risk assessment, contingency planning and management of ...
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API Q1, Risk Management, Contingency Planning & MOC
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 been very helpful and greatly appreciated, that being said, I have still been in the grey about the whole MOC process. I know that a change in the QMS or organization structure will initiate an MOC ...
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ISO 9001 Audit Deferral – Force Majeure Event
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 during the time that the annual Surveillance Audit was to be done, can the Surveillance Audit be postponed until after the conclusion of the Force Majeure period without losing ISO 9001 certification? Will the impact be 1.) ...
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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 API-U Approved Training Provider. Come join us! ...
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