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API-U Trainer Application

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Thank you for requesting an API Global Industry Services (GIS) API-U® Trainer Application. This Application must be used when applying to teach the following API-U® owned courses: API Spec Q1®, API Spec Q2®, Fundamentals of Auditing, and Lead Auditor.

There are three parts to this application. Part 1 outlines the API-U Trainer Qualifications needed to be an API-U Trainer. Part 2 describes the API-U Trainer Qualification Process once an applicant is considered. Part 3 is the API-U Trainer Application Form, which provides API-U with the basic information required for processing your inquiry. Please include as much detailed information as possible when completing Part 3 section.

All such information is subject to investigation and applications may be rejected if the information supplied so warrants. If you have any questions, please send an email inquiry to [email protected].

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API-U Trainer ApplicationIntroduction

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1. Education

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent GED with technical training

• Desired – University/College (post-secondary) degree in a technical field

2. Training

• Auditing techniques (API Spec Q1, API Spec Q2, ISO 14001 and/or OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Course, internal auditor training, ISO

19011 training, other lead auditor training)

• QMS standards (API Spec Q1, API Spec Q2, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, etc.)

• Technical training (ASME inspections, welding, service industry training, etc.)

3. Current Auditor or Lead Auditor Certification from a third-party international or national personnel/auditor certification body (IRCA, RAB-QSA, etc.) or equivalent experience, skills, knowledge and ability which may include any or all of the following:

• Previous certification as an auditor from a recognized national or international certification body

• Over four (4) years experience performing quality management system audits (third or second-party audits) in the oil and gas industry

• Over seven (7) years technical experience in equipment manufacturing, inspection or other related activities within the oil and gas industry

• Technical and auditing competence that can be verified through referral, references, previous performance evaluation/observation reports, review of audit and inspection reports, or other documented reporting and evaluation

• Verification that the applicant has successfully completed training and examination on quality management system and/or other technical standards (i.e., lead auditor training in API Spec Q1, API Spec Q2 and ISO 9001; ASME inspector training, etc.)

• Past documented performance history performing audits and/or other technically related services on behalf of API


API-U Trainer ApplicationPart 1 – API-U Trainer Qualification

1. API Identifies a Need for Trainers in Applicant’s Region

• Number of course requests

• Oil and gas industry demand for licensing/registration

• Evaluations by our sales personnel in conjunction with industry representatives/experts

2. API Looks for Candidates

• Industry references

• Unsolicited resumes/enquiries

3. Initial Review of Qualifications

• Applicant must meet training, education and field experience requirements

4. Interview is Scheduled

• Minimum phone interview with API-U Program Manager.

• Desired – in person interview with other API-U Master Trainer or Global Industry Services staff

• Review techniques and experience

• Review all qualification requirements

• Assess English communication skills

5. Assessment of Qualifications and Interview Results

• Determine whether to proceed with applicant

6. Observation/Training Scheduled

• Minimally, attend one (1) Train the Trainer course held by a Master and to be observed by a Master Trainer

• Learn API program requirements

• Familiarize applicant with the API forms, procedures, protocols

• Master Trainer evaluates the skills and techniques and submits comments to API for consideration

7. Complete API Spec Course Tests

• Tests relating to API technical specification requirements and content, as applicable

• Must score 80% to pass and be qualified to teach to the specs

8. Review Observations and Training Comments

• Based on results, experience and evaluation reports, more training/observations may be required

9. Final Qualification

• Successful observations and training audits – positive feed back from a Master Trainer

• Sign an API-U contract. Contractor agrees to establish training dates and locations and pays API-U a 30% royalty per attendee based on their registration/trainee fees

10. Ongoing Evaluation and Qualification

• Maintain certification to internationally recognized auditor/personnel qualification body

• Positive observation/evaluations every three (3) years by a qualified API staff member – Audit Program, Management, Quality Associate, Master Trainer

• Continued positive evaluations from training courses attendees

• Participate in Train the Trainer courses when training courses materials are updated

• Attend Trainer Summit


API-U Trainer ApplicationPart 2 – API-U Trainer Qualification Process

1. Applicant Information

Last Name:

First Name: Middle Initial:

Company:

Street Address: (P.O. Box if applicable)

City: State/Province:

Zip/Postal Code: Country:

Telephone Number: Cell Number: (Include country and city codes if outside the United States and Canada)

Email Address:

Language(s) Spoken:

2. Management System Experience (Check all that apply)

o API Spec Q1 o API Spec Q2 o ISO 9001 o ISO 14001 o OHSAS 18001

3. Requirements Please check the appropriate box for each requirement that applies to you. For consideration as an API-U Trainer, please provide evidence in the form of resumes, qualification records, training records, certificates, audit logs, and any other related materials that meet the following minimum requirements to be considered qualified.

(a) Have you completed and received a high school diploma or equivalent educational certification, GED or other national equivalent to a “secondary education”?

o Yes o No o N/A

Comments:

(b) Have you completed training or examination on the knowledge and understanding of API Spec Q1, API Spec Q2, ISO 9000 Series, API Product Specifications, AS 9100 series, ISO-TS 16949, ISO 14000 series, and/or OHSAS 18001 series? Please attach appropriate evidence to application.

o Yes o No o N/A

Comments:

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API-U Trainer ApplicationPart 3 – API-U Trainer Application Form


(c) For Fundamentals of Auditing and Lead Auditor trainer applicants: Have you completed documented training and examination on auditing techniques and audit management?

o Yes o No o N/A

Comments:

(d) For Fundamentals of Auditing and Lead Auditor trainer applicants: Minimally have you received minimally third party auditor certification from a recognized national or international body, such as ANAB, IRCA, RAB-ASQ, JAS-ANZ, or similar bodies?

o Yes o No o N/A

Comments:

(e) Do you have knowledge and capability of executing an audit in accordance with ISO 19011 (or current equivalent document) as verified by current auditor examination and certification from a recognized national or international body, such as ANAB, IRCA, RAB-ASQ, JAS-ANZ, or similar bodies?

o Yes o No o N/A

Comments:

(f ) Are your language skills fluent in the agreed language of the region in which you plan to teach? Are you comfortable at reading and writing in English? Do you have conversational skills in the English language?

o Yes o No o N/A

Comments:

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High School:

Address:

From:

Degree:

Did you graduate? o Yes o No

To:

4. Education

College:

Address:

From:

Degree:


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Other:

Address:

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Degree:


To:

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5. Oil and Gas/Manufacturing/Service Industry Employment History and Experience

Please list your most current/recent experience first.

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Company:

Address:

Job Title:

Responsibilities:

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Company:

Address:

Job Title:

Responsibilities:


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Company:

Address:

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Responsibilities:

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6. Audit Log

Company Audited 1:

Role (i.e. “Lead Auditor”):

Type of Audit (3rd/2nd Party; Vendor; Internal, etc.):

Dates:

Audit Length:

Audit Requirements (i.e. API Spec Q1, API Spec Q2, API Spec 5CT, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 etc.):

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Company Audited 2:



Dates:

Audit Length:


Company Audited 3:



Dates:

Audit Length:


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(a) Describe why you would be an effective API-U Trainer


7. Questionnaire

Please answer the following questions:

(b) Tell us why you want to train on behalf of API-U

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