PERSONNEL TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION

SCOPE

This procedure identifies training in the field quality system requirements for personnel performing construction activities affecting quality. It covers the methods used for the analysis of supplemental training needs. The procedure also makes provisions for subsequent qualifications and certification (when required).

GENERAL

Training and orientation are important due to the need for clear definition, communication and understanding of work requirements that are essential to all construction work processes.

This training is in addition to the routine orientation of quality requirements provided through daily contact and periodic meetings such as construction planning/review meetings.

PROCEDURE

Project Training Plans:

• Site Quality Manager

- Coordinate training targeted at site management personnel for orientation to this site quality program.

Notes: This target group should include the Site Manager, the Construction Manager, the Construction Engineering Manager, Site Discipline Engineers, Area Managers, Superintendents and others as determined by the Site Manager. The Site Manager may elect to invite Client representatives, especially those having a direct interface with the site quality program.

Training for the site management group should provide an overview of Inspection and Testing Procedures for all disciplines and in depth training in all other sections of this Site Quality Manual.

- Coordinate training by discipline, targeted at craft personnel for orientation to this site quality program.

Notes: The target group should include the craftsmen, Foremen, General Foremen, and Superintendents.

Training for the group should provide in depth training in the Inspection and Testing procedures. It should provide an overview of the other sections of this Site Quality Manual.

- Determine the training needed for site personnel requiring certifications.

Note: Construction Technology provides training and certification of NDE personnel and inspection personnel needing certification to ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3.

• Site Quality Manager/Technical Supervisor

- Coordinate training, when needed, for special processes identified in Procedure 90.

Note: The target group should include the individuals responsible for performing the special processes and their foremen.

• Site Quality Manager/Construction Engineering Manager

- Coordinate training when training needs are identified by procedure 40 "Corrective Action”, and 50 “Preventive Action".

PROJECT TRAINING SCHEDULES:

• Site Quality Manager

- Coordinate site training schedule

- Ensure Site Manager’s approval of training schedule. Reschedule training session, as needed, as additional personnel are assigned to the project.

- Provide for instructor, facilities and equipment support.

Note: Instructors will usually be the Site Quality Manager, the Construction Engineering Manager and/or discipline engineers.

Training needed for certification will usually be provided by Construction Technology.

• Instructor

- Document the personnel receiving training on Form 0, or other suitable method.

FORM

Quality Control Form:

Project Specific Quality Training