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ASME NQA-1 Quality Assurance ASME NQA-1 Lead Auditor Training
Requirements for Nuclear
Facility Applications

PD635 ASME STANDARDS COURSE PD675
This course provides an overall understanding of the basic The objective of this course is to provide the prospective lead
principles and applications of ASME Nuclear Quality Assurance. auditor with sufficient formal training to help meet the training
Managers, engineers and programme developers who take this requirement for ASME NQA-1 and N45.2.23 auditors. This course
three-day course gain an enhanced understanding of ASME as an provides the body of knowledge and understanding of auditing
organisation, its codes and standards, as well as the ASME Nuclear methods and techniques to conduct audits of nuclear quality
Quality Assurance Code and Standard NQA-1 as it is applied to assurance programme. The material covered in the course includes
nuclear facilities. the development, organisation and administration of an audit
programme, the mechanics of an individual audit, audit objectives
In addition to covering the NQA-1 Standard, it also provides a brief as well as auditing techniques.
overview of sections of Section III Rules for Construction of Nuclear
Facility Components of the B&PV Code as they apply ASME NQA-1 Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the ASME
for their quality assurance standard for new construction of nuclear NQA-1 Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility
facilities and plant modifications. Applications Standard.
Participants will receive a copy of the ASME NQA-1 Quality You Will Learn To
Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications (QA) • Identify and become knowledgeable of rules and regulations,
codebook and the participant workbook.
standards and guidance applicable to nuclear facilities
You Will Learn To • Explain how to examine the general structure of quality assurance
• Explain the purpose of the NQA-1 Standard and its role in programmes such as NQA-1 and ISO 9001
nuclear construction and operation • Describe how to establish an audit programme and how to plan
• Describe the 18 criteria basis of the NQA-1 Standard contained for conducting audits
NUCLEAR Public Courses
in Part 1 • Identify the four phases of the audit life cycle:
1) preparation, 2) performance, 3) reporting and 4) follow-up
• Describe the organisation of the NQA-1 Standard and the
major topics (or activities) covered in the Standard • Identify the duties and responsibilities of both an auditor
and lead auditor
• Explain the differences between Part 1, 2, 3 and 4
• Evaluate quality assurance programme documents and associated
Who Should Attend procedures
Design, process and quality engineers, managers, management • Explain how to prepare and perform internal and supplier audits
programme developers and project managers, licensing and including how to report and follow-up on findings
procurement personnel, regulators as well as students
and university personnel • Demonstrate an understanding of auditing methods and
techniques through participation in practical exercises
Special Requirements and examination
This is an intermediate level course for engineers, managers and Who Should Attend
quality personnel who are, or will be, directly or indirectly involved
in manufacturing, fabrication and examination of components or Quality engineers, auditors, engineers, project managers, inspection
structures for nuclear power facilities. Participants should have personnel, production supervisors, facility representatives and
at least one year of experience in the design, construction and procurement personnel, as well as safety system oversight staff and
operation of – or have a supporting-supplier role for – nuclear assessment personnel
power facilities and their components. Instructor: Norman P. Moreau
Instructor: William (Ken) Sowder 4 Days, 3 CEUS, 30 PDHS
3 Days, 2.3 CEUs, 23 PDHs Date: 12-15 December 2016, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Date: 12-14 December 2016, Amsterdam, Netherlands 19-22 June 2017, Milan, Italy
19-21 June 2017, Milan, Italy Member: €1.750 / List Price €1.850
Member: €1.600 / List Price €1.700
Also available as an Online Instructor-Supported Course, EL520,
taught by this instructor.

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