MODULE B - PROCESS

1. MODULE B - PROCESS SUBMODULES B1. Organizational Structure B2. Standards Development: Roles and Responsibilities B3. Conformity Assessment: Roles and Responsibilities B4. Initiating Standards Projects B5. Consensus Process for Standards Development B6. The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure B7. The Appeals Process B8. International Standards Development B9. ASME Conformity Assessment Programs B10. Performance Based Standards ASME C&S Training Module B3

2. REVISIONS DATE SLIDE CHANGE 3/24/06 17 17 Notes 18 Notes Changed “accreditation program” to “conformity assessment program”. Fourth bulleted item revised. Changed “certified” to “accepted”. ASME C&S Training Module B3

3. B3. Conformity Assessment: Roles and Responsibilities Volunteers and Staff

4. OBJECTIVES This submodule will • Explain the roles and responsibilities of Conformity Assessment volunteers and staff ASME C&S Training Module B3

5. AGENDA • Overview • Codes and Standards Board of Directors, Board and Committees • ASME Consultants, Designees and Designated Organizations • Conformity Assessment Staff ASME C&S Training Module B3

6. I. OVERVIEW ASME C&S Training Module B3

7. Board on Pressure Technology Codes and Standards Board on Standardization and Testing Board on Safety Codes and Standards Board on Nuclear Codes and Standards CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT Codes and Standards Board of Directors Board on Conformity Assessment Board on Codes and Standards Operations Committee on New Development Board on Hearings and Appeals ASME C&S Training Module B3

8. CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT Codes and Standards Board of Directors • Standards Committees • Accreditation/Certification/Registration Committees • Conformity Assessment Staff • ASME Consultants, Designees and Designated Organizations Board on Conformity Assessment ASME C&S Training Module B3

9. II. CODES AND STANDARDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BOARD AND COMMITTEES ASME C&S Training Module B3

10. CODES AND STANDARDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS • Conformity Assessment responsibilities • Overall policies governing the operations of registration, accreditation and certification • Approval of BCA membership • Annual evaluation of C&S programs and activities • Final level of appeal (BHA) ASME C&S Training Module B3

11. (cont’d) BOARD ON CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT • Responsibilities • Supervise Conformity Assessment Programs • Approve Conformity Assessment Committee procedures • Approve committee personnel • Supervise internal audit program • Establish policies for protection of ASME marks ASME C&S Training Module B3

12. BOARD ON CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT • Responsibilities (cont’d) • Accreditation and certification requirement issues (with Standards Committees ) • Approve criteria and selection procedures for ASME Designees • Prepare positions and policies for approval by Codes and Standards Board of Directors ASME C&S Training Module B3

13. STANDARDS COMMITTEES • Responsibilities • Create or act as Accreditation and Certification Subcommittees • Approve personnel of Accreditation or Certification Subcommittees • Approve standards containing criteria upon which accreditation or certification action is considered • Recommend BCA approval of Accreditation or Certification Subcommittee Procedures ASME C&S Training Module B3

14. ACCREDITATION / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION COMMITTEES • Responsibilities • Approve the issuance, renewal, extension, revision, and withdrawal of Certificates • Review and evaluate deficiencies, non-conformities, or alleged violations • Recommend program changes • Prepare committee procedures for BCA approval ASME C&S Training Module B3

15. POP QUIZ #1 Establishment of criteria for qualification of ASME Designees is the responsibility of _____ • Codes and Standards Board of Directors • Board on Conformity Assessment • Standards Committees • Accreditation, Certification and Registration Committees ASME C&S Training Module B3

16. III. ASME CONSULTANTS, DESIGNEES AND DESIGNATED ORGANIZATIONS ASME C&S Training Module B3

17. ASME DESIGNEE & CONSULTANT Definition—Designee An individual authorized by ASME to act on its behalf for the purpose of performing reviews, surveys, assessments, audits, surveillances, investigations and examinations of organizations or persons holding, or applying for, accreditation or certification in accordance with the ASME Code or Standard or for ISO Registration Definition—Consultant An ASME Designee under contract to ASME ASME C&S Training Module B3

18. ASME DESIGNEE • May be • An individual or employee of a non-profit organization or government agency • An individual who is not employed by the organization being reviewed and does not engage in work of a conflicting nature • May not be • An employee of the organization’s AIA • An employee of a Certificate Holder (or applicant) under the same conformity assessment program • An ASME employee engaged in related work • A member of the BHA • An individual having a financial interest in the organization ASME C&S Training Module B3

19. ASME DESIGNEE • Certification • Accepted by the ASME Committee on Consultants and Designees based on criteria approved by BCA ASME C&S Training Module B3

20. ASME DESIGNATED ORGANIZATION Definition • An organization designated by ASME to perform administrative functions defined in ASME Codes and Standards • Example: The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors is the Designated Organization responsible for: • BPV Team Leader Examinations • Team Leader Seminars for Continued Certification • Pressure Relief Device and Testing Laboratory Reviews ASME C&S Training Module B3

21. ASME DESIGNATED ORGANIZATION • Authorization • Designated by ASME through an agreement based on ASME accepted criteria ASME C&S Training Module B3

22. POP QUIZ #2 Which of the following are acceptable for an ASME Designee? _____ • Employee of the company being reviewed • Member of the committee responsible for the criteria the Designee will apply • Employee of a government agency • Independent consultant ASME C&S Training Module B3

23. IV. CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT STAFF ASME C&S Training Module B3

24. (cont’d) STAFF • Duties • Act as Secretary for the BCA and Conformity Assessment Committees • Perform all administrative functions involved in the application for and issuance of Certificates, including new issuances, renewals, extensions, withdrawals and revisions • Monitor and schedule Conformity Assessment Teams • Monitor and assure training of ASME Consultants ASME C&S Training Module B3

25. STAFF • Duties (continued) • Direct, coordinate and provide administrative support for ASME Consultants and Designees • Coordinate investigation of non-conformance by Certificate Holders • Investigate improper use of ASME marks • Coordinate activities with other organizations • Provide staff operations and quality manuals • Assure confidentiality ASME C&S Training Module B3

26. POP QUIZ #3 Match the task on the left with the group responsible on the right. • Conduct accreditation review ___ • Grant accreditation ___ • Issue Certificate ___ • C&S Board of Directors • Board on CA • Standards Committee • Accreditation Subcommittee • ASME Designee • CA Staff ASME C&S Training Module B3

27. SUMMARY • Overview • Codes and Standards Board of Directors, Board and Committees • ASME Consultants, Designees and Designated Organizations • Conformity Assessment Staff ASME C&S Training Module B3

28. REFERENCES • Codes and Standards Board of Directors Procedures • http://cstools.asme.org/csconnect/pdf/CommitteeFiles/9036.pdf • Assignment of Duties to the Codes and Standards Board of Directors by the Board of Governors • Board on Conformity Assessment Operating Procedures • Accreditation/Certification Committee Procedures • Codes and Standards Policy CSP-19 ASME Designee and ASME Designated Organization • http://cstools.asme.org/wbpms/CommitteePages.cfm?Committee=A01000000&Action=7609 • Procedures on Standard Qualification Criteria for Designees for Accreditation Programs ASME C&S Training Module B3