API Spec. Q1 Practitioner Training

Overview

The landscape of our changing work environment is facilitating the need to improve the way the industry approaches the management of quality. The API Spec. Q1 Practitioner Course is a  4-day course that takes a comprehensive look into Q1’s requirements and interpretations. This course is an extension of the 2.5-day Q1 Fundamentals course and is intended for those who want a more detailed coverage of the requirements in Q1.

This course is ideal for those seeking Q1 certification and includes interactive workshops, group exercises, real-world experience, and case studies to provide you with the basics for implementing a Q1 compliant management system.

For a basic overview of Q1, register for the 2.5-day API Spec. Q1 Fundamentals course.

Need more information? View our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Overview

The landscape of our changing work environment is facilitating the need to improve the way the industry approaches the management of quality. The API Spec. Q1 Practitioner Course is a  4-day course that takes a comprehensive look into Q1’s requirements and interpretations. This course is an extension of the 2.5-day Q1 Fundamentals course and is intended for those who want a more detailed coverage of the requirements in Q1.

This course is ideal for those seeking Q1 certification and includes interactive workshops, group exercises, real-world experience, and case studies to provide you with the basics for implementing a Q1 compliant management system.

For a basic overview of Q1, register for the 2.5-day API Spec. Q1 Fundamentals course.

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Need more information? View our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for both newcomers and those already familiar with working under API Spec. Q1 requirements.

• API Monogram licensees and applicants
• Quality assurance personnel and management representatives
• Manufacturers of oilfield equipment
• Personnel involved in supplier evaluation activities
• Quality system auditors
• Personnel involved with specifying equipment requirements
• Individuals in business support or management staff positions in the oil and gas industry

Course Material

• Training participant workbook
• Practical exercises
• Case studies
• Copy of API Spec. Q1

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will gain an understanding of:

 The importance of API, Spec. Q1, and Monogram Program

 Exclusions and legal requirements

 QMS requirements and steps for a successful implementation and certification

 Product realization

Measurement, analysis, and improvement

Course Agenda

Basics – Fundamentals Session (2.5 days)

• Importance of API Spec. Q1 to the Industry
  • Major changes from 8th to 9th Edition
  • Application of Q1
• Overview, Exclusions, and Legal Requirements
  • Clarify allowable exclusions
  • Discuss importance of legal requirements
• Quality Management System Requirements
  • Give overview and discuss importance of each QMS requirement identified in Q1
• Product Realization
  • Explain contract review requirements
  • Explain requirements for product realization
  • Discuss design and development process
• QMS Measurement, Analysis, and Improvement
  • Discuss documented procedures and customer satisfaction
  • Explain requirements for planning and conducting internal audits

Extended Study – Practitioner Session (an additional 1.5 days, 4 days total)

• API Monogram Program
  • Discuss scope of the API Monogram Program
  • Discuss application and requirements for API Monogram Program
• Product Quality Plans
  • Create, describe, and develop various product quality plans
• Risk Assessment & Management
  • Describe the risk assessment and risk management process
  • Demonstrate risk evaluation tools and techniques
• Contingency Planning
  • Describe contingency planning for delivery
  • Discuss elements of a contingency plan
  • Discuss documentation, training, and communication requirements / when customer notified is required
• Management of Change
  • Discuss and create various MOCs for: organizational structure, key and essential personnel, critical suppliers, management system, changes resulting from corrective / preventive action