NQA-1 Nuclear Quality Assurance Lead Auditor Training

ASME NQA-1 (Nuclear Quality Assurance-1) is an industry consensus standard created and maintained by ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers). The latest edition was issued in December 2019, (NQA-1-2019). However, the most commonly used version is NQA-1-2008 with the NQA-1a-2009 addendum. This is the case because these are the versions endorsed by the NRC.

The NQA standard provides requirements that prescribe the extent of controls needed in specific areas of a nuclear quality program (an ASME NQA program).

Early Bird Pricing

Date / Registration

3.5-Day NQA-1 Lead Auditor Training

Days: 3.5

Days 1-3: 7:30 AM- 5:30 PM MST

Day 4: 7:30 AM- 11:30 AM MST

Overview

The nuclear industry demands uncompromising quality and safety standards. That’s why understanding and applying the NQA-1 standard is essential for professionals responsible for ensuring compliance in nuclear environments. Axeon’s NQA-1 Lead Auditor training course is designed to provide you with the tools and expertise needed to interpret and implement this critical standard effectively.

Through this course, you’ll gain a deep understanding of NQA-1’s structure and requirements, including:

Developing robust Quality Assurance Programs (Part I).
Managing and auditing work activities under quality assurance guidelines (Part II).
Applying practical strategies for implementation and compliance (Part III).
Aligning NQA-1 with other industry standards (Part IV).

This interactive, live-online training emphasizes hands-on learning, with case studies and real-world scenarios to help you apply NQA-1 principles in your organization. Whether you’re new to quality assurance in the nuclear sector or a seasoned professional seeking to enhance your expertise, this course equips you to:

Strengthen your organization’s compliance efforts.
Lead audits with confidence and precision.
Drive improvements in quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

Don’t just understand the standard—master it. Join our expert instructors for a comprehensive training about NQA-1 and gain the practical skills needed to excel in nuclear quality assurance.

NQA-1 Requirements

This course will satisfy the NQA-1 requirements for training and examination of prospective Lead Auditors.

Participation in the required number of audits, evaluation of training and experience, and certification is the responsibility of the Certifying Agency.

Axeon will provide the training and testing requirements of the standard. The employer will assure participation in the required number of audits and will be the certifying agency that certifies their employees as Lead Auditors.

NQA-1 Lead Auditor Training - Nuclear Factory

Who Should Attend

Those who desire to become Certified Lead Auditors per NQA-1 requirements
Quality Assurance professionals who need to implement and maintain a Quality Program that meets the standard’s requirements
Suppliers of products to the nuclear industry that need to have a compliant program
Management of companies who need to understand the requirements and structure of an NQA-1 Quality Program

NQA-1 Lead Auditor Training Objectives

Summarize and apply nuclear related codes and standards
Structure requirements of an NQA-1 Quality Program
Apply the procedures for performing the audit process from the role of the Lead Auditor
Understand auditing techniques for examining, evaluating, and reporting
Work with corrective actions and closing out of audit reports
Participate in exercises and case studies to put techniques into practice
Complete a written examination to evaluate comprehension of and ability to apply the body of knowledge

Agenda

Day 1

Introduction and Overview
Codes and Standards
Structure of QA Programs

Day 2

Auditing Techniques
Auditing Process

Day 3

Auditing Process (cont.)
Group Exercises & Case Studies

Day 4

Review
Examination
Closeout & Class Evaluation

Related Courses


NQA-1 Commercial Grade Dedication Training	ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training	ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Training	ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training

Date / Registration

This is a one-and-a-half-day course that addresses the requirements of ASME NQA-1, Subpart 2.14 for Commercial Grade Dedication. This course also addresses the EPRI guidance on Commercial Grade Dedication and is suitable for companies in the commercial nuclear industry and those companies doing business with the Department of Energy. This class is suitable for Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Procurement personnel.

Commercial Grade Dedication Training Agenda

Day 1

Part	Title	Length
1	Introduction	30
2	Terminology	15
	Activity #1: Terminology NQA-1 Requirements	75
3	DOE-HDBK Clause 5	30
4	DOE-HDBK Clause 6.0 through 6.4	45
	Activity #2: Ball Valves Lunch Activity #2: Ball Valves Cont.	2:45
5	DOE-HDBK Clause 6.5 through 6.6	45
	Activity #3: Air Actuated Ball Valves	45
	Total class hours Day 1 – 7

Day 2

Part	Title	Length
5	Activity #3: Air Actuated Ball Valves	60
6	DOE-HDBK Clause 7.0 and 8 Appendix A & B	45
	Activity #4: Gaskets for Piping System	60
	Activity #5: In-Class Examples of CGD	15
	Total class hours Day 2 – 3

Class is subject to minimum participation requirements.

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