API Q1 / Q2
American Petroleum Institute — QMS
Sector-specific QMS for organizations that manufacture products (Q1) or provide services (Q2) for the oil and natural gas industry.
Why API Q1 / Q2 matters for your organisation
Sector-specific QMS for organizations that manufacture products (Q1) or provide services (Q2) for the oil and natural gas industry.
Quality Esnad delivers API Q1 / Q2 end to end — gap analysis, documentation, training, implementation and coordination with an IAF-accredited certification body — so your team stays focused on operations while we handle the standard.
- Prequalification for Aramco & major operators
- Global recognition in the O&G sector
- Risk-based approach to quality
- Improved contractor competitiveness
API Q1 / Q2 Certification (AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE — QMS)
API Q1 (manufacturing) and API Q2 (service supply) are sector-specific quality management standards for the oil and natural gas industry. Certification is frequently a prequalification requirement for Aramco and major operators.
Areas covered by API Q1 / Q2
- Risk assessment, contingency planning and management of change.
- Product realisation, design validation and service execution control.
- Supplier and contractor management for the O&G supply chain.
- Competence, training and preventive maintenance requirements.
What we offer in API Q1 / Q2
- Training and audit to ensure your business standards match the international standards.
- Proper audit and documentation to ensure your product meets applicable regulatory requirements.
- Implementation that ensures effective operations and continual improvement for customer satisfaction.
- Full coordination with an IAF-accredited certification body until the certificate is issued.
Industries we certify for API Q1 / Q2
How we take you to API Q1 / Q2 certification
Gap Analysis
We audit your current processes against the standard and give you a prioritised gap report.
Documentation
Manuals, policies, procedures and records tailored to how your organisation actually works.
Training & Awareness
Role-based training for management, internal auditors and frontline teams.
Implementation
Hands-on support to embed the system, run internal audits and close non-conformities.
Certification Audit
We coordinate the IAF-accredited certification body and support you through Stage 1 and Stage 2.
Continual Support
Surveillance audit readiness, refresher training and improvement reviews year after year.
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