The CSA N286-12 training course is a 2-day course.

The course outline is as follows:

To build understanding of the regulatory authority, framework, structure, content and expectations of the quality management applied to the Canadian Nuclear facilities in order to enable the participants to:

  • Build working knowledge.
  • Plan and implement effective systems and processes that comply with the requirements.
  • Measure and monitor conformance.
  • Establish requirements for subcontracts.
  • Maintain documents and records to demonstrate compliance.

Training will cover CSA ā€œN286-12 quality management standards through:

  • Power point presentations,
  • Exercises,
  • Group discussions,
  • Reviews and Questionnaires

Content of the Course:

  • Canadian Regulatory Requirements
  • Introduction to CSA Nuclear ā€œNā€ series of standards.
  • Application of QA Standards to Canadian Nuclear Facility
  • CSA N286-12 Focus, Scope and Structure.
  • Management System Principles and N286-12 Generic Requirements.
  • Requirements for Design, Procurement and Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Decommissioning phases
  • Requirements for Verification of work, Completion Assurance and Turnover.
  • Requirements for Health, Safety and Environment.
  • Requirements for Manufactured Items.
  • Requirements for Pressure Retaining Items.

The course will be delivered by experienced trainers and senior specialists in Quality Assurance in the Canadian CANDU industry.