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NUCLEAR � PUBLIC COURSES ASME NQA-1 Requirements
for Computer Software
Used in Nuclear Facilities
PD606 ASME Standards Course
Focusing primarily on Subpart 2.7, QA Requirements for Computer
Software, this course examines the requirements found in NQA-1 for
using computer software in nuclear facilities. Participants will learn to
apply NQA-1 to the practice of developing, using, maintaining or
procuring software used in nuclear facilities.
Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the ASME NQA-1
- Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications (QA)
Standard.
You Will Learn To
• Explain how ASME NQA-1 applies to computer software such as
design and analysis software including use of spreadsheets, custom
developed software, configurable software such as that found in
digital instrumentation and control systems, and acquired software
including software dedication
• Describe the regulatory requirements, standards, and guidance
associated with computer software used in nuclear facilities
• Identify the elements of a QA Plan for computer software activities
• Prepare and conduct a computer software audit
Who Should Attend
Design, software and quality engineers, regulators, licensing and
procurement personnel, program managers and auditors
Special Requirements
Participants should have a general understanding of the software
development life cycle and quality assurance process.
Instructor Norman P. Moreau, Nancy Kyle or Ron Schrotke
2 Days, 1.5 CEUs, 15 PDHs
Member $1,700 / List Price $1,800
ASME Book of Interest
Toward Consistent Design Evaluation of
Nuclear Power Piping by Nonlinear Finite
Element Analysis (2015)
Lingfu Zeng, Lennart Jansson and
Nils-Erik Wiberg
80 pp ISBN: 9780791861042
Print Book Member $79 / List Price $99
Order Number: 861041
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56 For complete course descriptions and to register, visit go.asme.org/NAtraining or call 1.800.843.2763
ASME NQA-1
Lead Auditor Training
PD675
This course provides prospective lead auditors with sufficient formal
training to assist in meeting the training requirement for ASME NQA-1
and N45.2.23 auditors.
Each participant is given the body of knowledge and understanding of
auditing methods and techniques to conduct audits of nuclear quality
assurance programs. The material covers the development, organization
and administration of an audit program; the mechanics
of an individual audit; audit objectives; and auditing techniques.
Participants will receive complimentary copies of the ASME NQA-1
Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications
Standard.
You Will Learn To
• Identify and become knowledgeable of rules and regulations,
standards and guidance applicable to nuclear facilities
• Explain how to examine the general structure of quality assurance
programs such as NQA-1 and ISO 9001
• Describe how to establish an audit program and how to plan for
conducting audits
• Identify the four phases of the audit life cycle:
1) preparation, 2) performance, 3) reporting and 4) follow-up
• Identify the duties and responsibilities of both an auditor and
lead auditor
• Evaluate quality assurance program documents and associated
procedures
• Explain how to prepare and perform internal and supplier audits
including how to report and follow up on findings
• Demonstrate an understanding of auditing methods and techniques
through participation in practical exercises and examination
Who Should Attend
Quality engineers, auditors, engineers, project managers, inspection
personnel, production supervisors, facility representatives, procurement
personnel, safety system oversight staff and
assessment personnel
Instructors Norman P. Moreau or Ron Schrotke
4 Days, 3 CEUs, 30 PDHs
Member $2,365 / List Price $2,465