Learning Objectives

Quality

Quality Assurance

Concept

Quality Control

Concept

QA & QC in Descon

Overview

Vs

Overview

Overview
Websters Dictionary
degree of excellence of a thing
American Society for Quality
totality of features and characteristics that satisfy needs

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Quality Assurance (QA)
Part
of
quality
management
Focus
on
providing
confidence
That quality requirements
will be fulfilled
- ISO 9000:2005
(3.2.11)

Quality Control (QC)

Part of quality management
Focus
on
fulfilling
quality
requirement
- ISO 9000:2005
(3.2.10)

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Quality Assurance
Internal audit / First party audit
:: a systematic, independent and
documented process, conducted
by
members
within
the
organization and obtain evidence
and evaluate it to determine
where requirements are fulfilled.

External audit / Second or Third

party audit
:: similar to internal audit, but
conducted by members not within
the organization.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Quality Control
Example Pressure Vessel Production

Raw
material

Final
Product

QA & QC Organization

QA&QC Corp. Organization

Business Areas

QA&QC Corp

QA & QC Organization

QAHSE Policy

QA&QC Major Role

Interface
Reply
Reply of client
query about quality
management
systems
(Questionnaires)

Standard
Standard PQP
Standard
Standard QIP
ISO certificates
ASME certificates
Master list of
Documents
Resumes

Actual PQP
Quality Inspection
Plan
Recruitment
Recruitment
QA/QC Trainings

Bidding
Stage

Proposal
Stage

Premobilization
Stage

Interface

Mobilization
Stage

Execution
Stage

Demobilization
Stage

DIMS Document
availability at site
Material Approval
Approval of welding
procedures

Technical Support
Lab testing /
Calibration
Stage Inspections
NDT
Internal/External
Audits

Re-assigning of
QA&QC Resource
Ensure
Ensure the proper
documentation &
handover of project

QA: Role in Company

Descon Integrated Management System (DIMS)

DIMS Documentation Structure

DESCON integrated management system is
designed to implement the QHSE policy of the
Company as elaborated in the DIMS manual, delivery
procedures, method statements and standard
formats.
Level 1 DIMS Manual
Level 2 - Standard
Operating Procedures

Level 3 - Method Statements

Level 4 - Forms
QA&QC/FRM-20- DIMS Record List

QA: Role in Company

Main Responsibilities:
a) Audits:

Preparation

of

Master Schedule

for

DIMS Audits

Preparation of Monthly Audit Schedule

Selection of Internal Auditors

Communication with Auditees

Execution

and

Monitoring

of

Audit

Activities

Ensure timely closure of CARs/PARs

Analysis of Audits

Coordination With Certification Body

Ensure

Successful

Completion

of

QA: Role in Company

b) DIMS

Documents

Development

and Control:

Ensure Development of DIMS Docs as

per

requirement

and

applicable

standards

Coordination with process owners for

the Development/ Revision of DIMS
Documents

Ensure

availability

of

DIMS

Documents at all our work places

Maintain CQF (Central Quality File)

Make sure that all updated DIMS

documents available on Descon On-

Master Audit Schedule

Template for Standard Operating Procedures

(SOP)

<Title of SOP>
Title of the
SOP
Companys Logo
Document No
Revision
Date
Page No

Sample of Template for SO

P

Doc No: X/SOP- ZZ

Rev: 00
Date:MMM DD, YYYY
Page: x of y

Template of SOP

Certification in hand

Certification in hand (contd.)

Manufacture of Pressure Vessels

Manufacture of Pressure Vessels

Manufacture & Assembly of Power Boilers

Assembly of Power Boilers

Fabrication & Assembly of

Pressure Piping

Descon Integrated Management System (DIMS)

In DESCON Integrated Management System, we have
incorporated following three standards:
a) ISO 9001:2008 (QMS)
b) ISO 14001:2004 (EMS)
c) OHSAS 18001:2007

DIMS Embraces:
Management of responsibilities and accountabilities
Management of Business processes
Development of resources, skills, knowledge and
technology
DESCONs values and culture
Process for continual improvement of the system
Integrated to ensure that the business delivers its

DIMS Online

QC: Role in Company

Main Responsibilities:

To carry out stage and final Inspections

& preparation of associated reports.

Client and Customer cordination and

handling.

Material inspection during receiving and

before issuance to fabrication.

Welding control and monitoring of repair

rates

Supervision of non-destructive testing.

QA&QC in Descon

NDE
Spool
Erection &
Welding
Pressure
Testing

Welding
visual
inspection
Bevel, Fitup,
Alignment
etc

DESCON

QA&QC

Before

After

QA&QC

QA&QC