API CERTIFICATION
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We provide guidance and support throughout the entire certification process, which can include conducting a gap analysis, developing a quality management system, providing training and documentation, and preparing the organization for the certification audit.
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FAQs
What are API Quality Management Systems |
API Quality Management Systems (QMS) are a set of standards and requirements for quality management in the petroleum and natural gas industry, developed and published by the American Petroleum Institute (API). These standards provide a framework for organizations involved in the design, manufacture, and supply of equipment and materials, and the provision of services such as drilling, well construction, production, and abandonment, to manage their processes and improve customer satisfaction. The API QMS standards include API Spec Q1 for equipment and material suppliers, and API Spec Q2 for service supply organizations. Both standards are based on the principles of quality management, and cover a range of activities including product design and development, procurement, production, service delivery, and service management. |
Does my organization need to get certified? |
Whether or not an organization needs certification to an API Quality Management System standard depends on the specific needs and goals of the organization. In some cases, customers or stakeholders may require certification as a condition of doing business with the organization. For example, some customers in the petroleum and natural gas industry may only work with suppliers that are certified to API Spec Q1, or with service supply organizations that are certified to API Spec Q2. In these cases, certification may be seen as a requirement to participate in the market. |
How long is the certification process? |
The length of the certification process to an API Quality Management System (QMS) standard will vary depending on a range of factors, including the size and complexity of the organization, the maturity of its quality management system, and the resources available for implementation.
Typically, the certification process can take several months to a year, from the time the organization starts preparing for certification to the time it receives certification. |
**This timeframe can be shortened or lengthened depending on the specific circumstances of the organization, such as the level of preparedness for the assessment and the availability of resources. |
How much does ISO certification cost? |
The cost of certification to an API Quality Management System (QMS) standard will depend on a range of factors, including the size and complexity of the organization, the location and scope of the certification, and the fees charged by the certification body. In general, certification costs can include: Fees for the certification body, which can include an initial assessment fee, an annual surveillance fee, and a re-certification feeInternal costs, such as the time and resources required to prepare for certification, including conducting a gap analysis, making improvements to the quality management system, and documenting processesExternal costs, such as the fees for consulting or training services to support the implementation of the API QMS standardIn some cases, organizations may also need to make investments in new systems or processes to meet the requirements of the API QMS standard. These costs can vary depending on the specific needs of the organization. |
What is an ISO Consultant |
An API consultant can help organizations effectively implement and maintain API standards, and can provide guidance and support to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement. Hiring a JDM API consultant can be beneficial for organizations that lack in-house expertise, or for those that need assistance with the implementation and certification process. |
How can JDM Consultants help? |
API is an international standard for quality management systems (QMS) that provides a framework for organizations to manage their processes and improve customer satisfaction. Organizations can choose to get certified to ISO 9001 to verify that it conforms to the requirements of the standard. However, certification is not a requirement, and many organizations choose to implement the standard without seeking certification. |