NNSA NAP 401.1A Training - Available Online!

Designed for NNSA Personnel and Contractors, J-E-T-S Quality Consultants has a newly-developed NNSA NAP 401.1A training program that takes the mystery out of this NNSA standard. Get your weapons quality program up to speed with the latest DOE and NNSA requirements. J-E-T-S offers two NAP 401.1A programs and both are available as online/virtual classroom presentations! Our first is designed to take an introductory look at the NAP-401.1A standard and the other is for auditors/lead auditors:

What is the NAP 401.1 Standard?

NAP-401.1 Indoctrination Training will be a fast-paced three days, providing knowledge to understand the requirements and implementation of NAP 401.1, and how it fits together with DOE O414.1 and NQA-1. Through workshops, discussion, realistic exercises, and examples, J-E-T-S leads attendees through an interesting review of the background behind nuclear quality standards including QC-1, NAP-401.1A, 10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR830.120-122, and DOE O414.1D, as well as a comparison to ISO-9001-15.

Also covered is a review of the development of NNSA weapons quality standards, from QC-1 to the current NAP 401.1A standard. Realistic application exercises reinforce use and understanding of applicable standards and requirements, and how NQA-1 differs from NAP 401.1A and DOE O414.1D. This 3-day program helps management, technical, and quality personnel understand how NAP 401.1A fits into their program. The fee for on-site or online presentation $2095 per person, with a minimum of 6 attending. There is no expense/travel charge for online presentations. For in-person presentations, add instructor travel/expense and travel time.

NAP 401.1 & NQA-1 Lead Auditor/Assessor Training is a four-day program, providing knowledge and skills needed to successfully fulfill the Assessor’s duties and objectives, consistent with NQA-1, NAP 401.1, and other DOE requirements. A customized exam is proctored at the end of the program meeting the NQA-1/NAP-401.1A requirements for Lead Auditor examination. Certificates are provided for all personnel successfully completing the program and the examination. The fee for this program, including instruction, materials, examination, and certificates, is $2,750 per person, with a minimum of 6 attending. Through workshops, discussion, realistic exercises, video playback, and examples, the following topics are covered:

1.A. QA Fundamentals: An interesting review of the background behind nuclear quality standards including 10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR830.120-122, and DOE O414.1D. Also covered is a review of the development of NNSA weapons quality standards, from QC-1 to the current NAP 401.1 standards. Realistic application exercises reinforce use and understanding of applicable standards and requirements, and comparisons of NQA-1 to NAP-401.1A, DOE O414.1D, and ISO-9001-15. The DOE concept of graded approach and its implementation is also presented and discussed.

1.B Assessor Responsibilities: Following the fundamentals, the purpose, objectives, roles, responsibilities, and challenges related to assessments are discussed. Attendees review role and responsibility examples to ensure understanding. DOE requirements for Management Assessment and Independent Assessment are included. Limits of assessments are presented, along with examples and challenges to situations that Assessors and Lead Assessors may face during assessments.

1.C. Performance-Based Assessment: Concepts and methods of performance-based assessment are discussed, with NRC and DOE expectations for identifying risk significant issues, and understanding ties between compliance, performance, and management system effectiveness.

1.D. The POUR™ Processes for Assessments: J-E-T-S proven and effective four-step POUR™ process for assessments (Plan-Observe-Understand-Report) is introduced. Training builds on and follows this model, emphasizing the Assessor/management (Assessment customer) relationship.

There is no expense/travel charge for online presentations. For in-person presentations, add instructor travel/expense and travel time. Call for details or a fixed-fee quote.

Assessment Planning

During the planning, or “P” phase of the POUR™ processes, the following are covered through discussion and exercises:

2.A. Defining Assessment Purpose and Scope
2.B. Assessment Planning Process/Schedule
2.C. Assessment Planning Inputs and References
2.D. Selecting Activities to Evaluate
2.E. Prioritizing Assessment Activities
2.F. Sampling and Sample Sizes
2.G. Selecting Personnel for Assessment
2.H. Attributes of Good Assessors
2.I. Preparing Checklists

Observation and Data Gathering

During the observation or “O” phase of the POUR™ processes, the following are presented:

3.A. Methods of data collection (observation, interviewing, document review)
3.B. Advantages/limitations of data collection methods
3.C. Performing Observations
3.D. Performing Interviews
3.E. Suspect/Counterfeit Parts
3.F. Performing Document Reviews
3.G. Objective Evidence and Notetaking
3.H. Completing Checklists

Understanding and Analyzing Assessment Data

During the understanding or “U” phase of the POUR™ processes, the following are presented:

4.A. Problems versus Indicators
4.B. Determining Impact and Significance
4.C. Handling Out-of-Scope Problems

Reporting Assessment Results

During the reporting phase or “R” phase of the POUR™ processes, the following are presented:

5.A. Problem Statements
5.B. Recommendations
5.C. Strengths
5.D. Summaries
5.E. Assessment Report Writing
5.F. Verbal Reports

Personnel Qualification and Certification

6.A. Assessor and Lead Assessor Certification
6.B. Training of Assessment Team

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