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ASME NQA-1 Requirements
for Computer Software ASME NQA-1 and DOE Quality Assurance
Used in Nuclear Facilities Rule 10 CFR 830

PD606 ASME STANDARDS COURSE PD711 ASME STANDARDS COURSE

Focusing primarily on Subpart 2.7, QA Requirements for Computer ASME produces codes and standards that are the most widely used in
Software, this course examines the requirements found in NQA-1 for the world for the design, manufacture, operation, maintenance and repair
using computer software in nuclear facilities. Participants will learn to of components within nuclear facilities. This three-day course discusses
apply NQA-1 to the practice of developing, using, maintaining or the ASME NQA-1 Standard and its four parts, the principal intentions of
procuring software used in nuclear facilities. this Standard and how to apply its provisions for Department of Energy
nuclear facility suppliers, contractors and DOE National Laboratories.
Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the ASME NQA-1
- Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications (QA) This course is designed to provide management, procurement,
Standard. engineering and program management with an introduction to and
overview of ASME as an organization, its Codes and Standards
You Will Learn To as well as the ASME NQA-1 Standard. The instructor explains how this
• Explain how ASME NQA-1 applies to computer software such as Standard is applied to DOE nuclear facilities, as well as providing a brief
design and analysis software including use of spreadsheets, custom overview of the subsections of B&PV Code, Section III, as they apply
developed software, configurable software such as that found in digital to construction of nuclear facilities and DOE Orders concerning quality
instrumentation and control systems, and acquired software including assurance, such as 414.1D, G414.1-2B, 450.2. Other covered topics include
software dedication a brief history of the B&PV code, the ASME Board on Nuclear Codes and
• Describe the regulatory requirements, standards, and guidance Standards and the NQA-1 guidance for implementation within DOE Rules
associated with computer software used in nuclear facilities and Orders for Quality Assurance.
• Identify the elements of a QA Plan for computer software activities
• Prepare and conduct a computer software audit Participants will receive complimentary copies of the ASME NQA-1
Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications
Who Should Attend Standard.
Design, software and quality engineers, regulators, licensing and You Will Learn To
procurement personnel, program managers and auditors
• Explain the purpose and organization of ASME
Special Requirements • Describe the scope of ASME codes and standards applicable to NUCLEAR Public Courses
Participants should have a general understanding of the software components in a nuclear facility
development life cycle and quality assurance process. • Explain the purpose, organization and requirements of NQA-1 Quality
Assurance for Nuclear Facility Applications
Instructor Norman P. Moreau • Identify the 18 criteria basis of the NQA-1 Standard contained
2 Days, 1.5 CEUs, 15 PDHs in Part 1, NQA Parts 2, 3 and 4
Member $1,625 / List Price $1,725 • Apply the four principal Department of Energy requirement documents
pertaining to nuclear quality assurance for nuclear facilities
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for those who are or will be directly or indirectly
involved in the design, procurement, manufacturing and construction,
maintenance or operation of a nuclear facility, including anyone involved
in quality assurance, quality control programs, inspection or procurement
of materials, as well as nuclear regulatory personnel, university faculty
and students
Instructor William K. (Ken) Sowder
3 Days, 2.3 CEUs, 23 PDHs
Member $2,150 / List Price $2,250
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