QA/QC for Oil & Gas Projects

Introduction

Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) are the backbone of safe, compliant, and high‑performance Oil & Gas operations. From upstream drilling to midstream pipelines and downstream refining, every project demands strict adherence to engineering standards, welding codes, inspection procedures, and documentation requirements.

This GTMCS QA/QC for Oil & Gas Projects program provides a complete, industry‑aligned pathway for QA/QC engineers, inspectors, project managers, and fabrication supervisors. The course covers project quality planning, welding QA/QC, inspection techniques, NDT coordination, material verification, documentation control, and compliance with API, ASME, ISO, AWS, NACE, and client specifications.

This training course will highlight:

• QA/QC roles, responsibilities & workflows
• Project quality plans, ITPs & procedures
• Welding QA/QC & fabrication control
• NDT coordination & inspection management
• API/ASME/ISO compliance & documentation

Course Benefits

• Gain full competency in QA/QC project execution
• Develop & implement quality plans & ITPs
• Strengthen welding QA/QC & inspection control
• Improve compliance with API, ASME, ISO
• Enhance documentation, traceability & reporting
• Support project delivery with zero NCRs

Tools & Technologies Covered

• Quality plans, ITPs & checklists
• Welding QA/QC tools & gauges
• Material verification & PMI tools
• NDT methods & coordination systems
• Digital QA/QC documentation platforms

Practical Workshops

• Developing ITPs & quality procedures
• Welding QA/QC inspection practice
• Material receiving & traceability exercises
• NDT coordination & reporting simulation
• NCR, CAR & PAR management

Real‑World Case Studies

• Pipeline construction QA/QC (API 1104)
• Pressure vessel fabrication QA/QC (ASME VIII/IX)
• Refinery shutdown QA/QC management
• Structural steel QA/QC (AWS D1.1)
• Offshore platform QA/QC challenges

Industry Relevance

This course is essential for:

• QA/QC engineers & inspectors
• Welding inspectors & fabrication supervisors
• Pipeline, pressure vessel & structural teams
• Project engineers & construction managers
• Asset integrity & compliance teams

Future Skills Alignment

• Advanced QA/QC management competency
• Digital QA/QC & documentation control
• Risk‑based inspection (RBI) fundamentals
• Root cause analysis & NCR management
• Foundation for API, CSWIP & AWS certifications

Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Develop & implement QA/QC plans & ITPs
• Manage welding QA/QC & fabrication quality
• Coordinate NDT activities & inspection workflows
• Apply API/ASME/ISO acceptance criteria
• Prepare QA/QC reports & documentation
• Lead QA/QC activities on Oil & Gas projects

Training Methodology

• Instructor‑led technical sessions
• Hands‑on QA/QC exercises
• Case study analysis
• Scenario‑based quality evaluation
• Daily quizzes & certification preparation

Organisational Impact

• Improved project quality & compliance
• Reduced NCRs, rework & delays
• Enhanced documentation & traceability
• Stronger QA/QC governance & oversight
• Better alignment with client specifications

Personal Impact

• Higher confidence in QA/QC management
• Improved inspection & documentation skills
• Stronger understanding of Oil & Gas codes
• Career advancement in QA/QC & inspection roles
• Eligibility for API/CSWIP/AWS certifications

Who Should Attend?

• QA/QC engineers & inspectors
• Welding inspectors & fabrication teams
• Pipeline, pressure vessel & structural inspectors
• Project engineers & construction managers
• Anyone responsible for project quality

Certificates

Upon successful completion, participants receive a GTMCS Certificate of Completion.