Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 5eb2dc52-e4fd-4516-96e8-78311f9c289e
Document Type: srp
Title: QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION - DESIGN CERTIFICATION,
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1403/ML14035A202.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 17
Section ID: 17.5
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stributed to all the purchasers for whom the audit was conducted. Nevertheless, each of the purchasers relying on the results of an audit performed on behalf of several purchasers remains individually responsible for the adequacy of the audit. S. TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION CRITERIA (Criterion II) 1. Training programs to ensure that QA auditors achieve and maintain suitable proficiency are required to be established in accordance with one of the following methods: a. Orientation that provides a working knowledge and understanding of QA and the auditing organization’s procedures for implementing audits and report results. b. A training program that provides general and specialized training in audit performance. General training includes fundamentals, objectives, characteristics, organization, performance, and results for quality auditing. Specialized training includes methods of examining, questioning, evaluating, and documenting specific audit items and methods of closing out audit findings. 17.5-31 Draft Revision 1 – August 2014 c. Training that includes planning, performing, reporting, and follow-up action involved in conducting audits. 2. The individual responsible for management of the implementation of the QA plan is qualified as follows: (RG 1.8) a. Education: baccalaureate in engineering or related science. b. Minimum experience for the position: 4 years of related experience (3 of the 4 years must include 2 years of nuclear power plant experience and 1 year of supervisory or management experience). c. Special Requirements: management and supervisory skills and experience or training, including leadership, interpersonal communication, management responsibilities, motivation of personnel, problem analysis and decision making, and administrative policies and procedures. d. One year of experience performing quality verification activities. e. Individuals who do not possess these formal education and minimum experience requirements should not be eliminated