Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: f476928a-164c-486b-883e-c7bf521d9cfb
Document Type: srp
Title: QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION - DESIGN CERTIFICATION,
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1503/ML15037A441.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 17
Section ID: 17.5
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r factors are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and approved and documented by senior management. 4. Lead auditors are qualified as follows: a. Demonstrated capability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally. b. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the following: 17.5-35 Revision 1 – August 2015 (1) QA program and other nuclear-related codes, standards, regulations, and RGs, as applicable. (2) General structure of QA programs as a whole and applicable elements. (3) Auditing techniques of examining, questioning, evaluating, and reporting; methods of identifying and following up on corrective action items; and closing out audit findings. (4) Audit planning in the quality-related functions for designing, purchasing, fabricating, handling, shipping, receiving, storing, cleaning, erecting, installing, inspecting, testing, operating, maintaining, repairing, refueling, modifying, and safety of the nuclear facility. c. Participated in a minimum of five QA audits within a period of time not to exceed 3 years prior to the date of qualification, one audit of which is a nuclear QA audit within the year prior to qualification or for individuals with related industry experience, demonstrated ability to properly implement the audit process, to effectively organize and report results, including participation in at least one nuclear audit within the year preceding the date of qualification. (Approved via June 26, 1997, SE ADAMS Accession No. 9707070180 - Microform Addresses: 93643:326-93643:329) d. Successfully completed an examination, which may be oral, written, practical, or any combination of the three types. 5. Records of personnel qualifications for Auditors performing audits are required to be established and maintained. Records for each Lead Auditor are updated annually and each Lead Auditor is certified as being qualified to lead audits. 6. Lead Auditor certification, at a minimum, documents the following: a. Employer’s name. b. Auditor’s name.