NQA-1 Part 1 – 18 QA Requirements

This course offers an overview of the ASME NQA-1 Nuclear Quality Assurance Standard and an in-depth look at Part I (there are three parts in all). The course material provides description and explanations of how each of the 18 requirements of the Standard should be applied, including software design, computer test procedures, the inspection processes, identifying and managing nonconformances, and the control of measuring and test equipment.

This course is for engineers, managers and quality personnel who are, or will be directly or indirectly involved in manufacturing, fabrication and examination of components or structures for nuclear power facilities. 

Managers, engineers, and program developers who take this course will gain an enhanced understanding of ASME NQA-1 Quality Assurance Standards and how it applies to nuclear facilities.

You will learn:

• The scope of the Part 1 Requirements, 1 - 18, of the NQA-1 standard
• The relationship of the various requirements contained in this standard
• Practical application of these quality assurance requirements for the nuclear industry

Who should attend:

Design, process, and quality engineers; managers, management program developers, and project managers; licensing and procurement personnel; regulators; and students and university personnel.