API Spec Q2 Training

API Spec Q2, developed by the American Petroleum Institute (API) — the only national trade association representing all sectors of America’s oil and natural gas industry — was introduced in response to the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon oil spill. This disaster, which resulted in significant loss of life, environmental destruction, and economic disruption, highlighted the need for stricter quality and risk management for service organizations supporting the upstream petroleum and natural gas industries.

API Spec Q2 emphasizes critical principles, including:

• Management of Change (MOC)

• Calibration and Equipment Control

• Auditing Practices

• Personnel Competency

• Preventive Actions

• Risk Assessment and Management

• Reporting and Data Analysis

As an evidence-driven standard, API Spec Q2 requires companies to capture, document, and report on critical operational data points to demonstrate compliance.

Benefits of Implementing API Spec Q2
By aligning with API Spec Q2, organizations can better manage risks, streamline operations, and build stronger, trust-based relationships within the supply chain. Major clients and Super Majors increasingly expect — and demand — compliance with API Spec Q2 from their service providers.

Expected Participants

Our training is conducted at the client’s offices, field locations, and offshore platforms. The program begins with top-level executive management and extends to all organizational levels, covering every aspect of service delivery and product support.

For larger projects, we can embed experienced quality assurance personnel within the client’s operations to provide continuous oversight and hands-on support.

Ideal Participants Include:

• Organizations/personnel seeking API Spec Q2 Certification

• Companies providing repair, remanufacture, reconditioning, refurbishment, or overhaul services for oil and gas equipment

• API Spec Q2 Licensees and Applicants

• Quality Assurance Professionals

• Management Representatives

• Service Providers for Oilfield Equipment

• API Quality Management System Auditors

• Personnel managing API Services and QMS

• Individuals seeking detailed knowledge of the API Spec Q2 audit process

• Students (graduate and postgraduate) and industry newcomers

Client Locations We Serve:

• Onshore drilling and field sites

• Offshore drilling platforms

• Corporate offices

• Supplier manufacturing facilities

Course Methodology

Our workshop-based training combines a variety of engaging techniques:

• Live Discussions and Brainstorming Sessions

• Case Studies relevant to the oil and gas sector

• Exercises and Reading Assignments

• Sharing of Practical Experiences from the field

• Best-in-Class Audit Practices

• Mock Audits followed by Detailed Feedback Sessions