Qualification

Documented demonstration that equipment, systems, people or processes are suitable for intended use.

Examples

01Before welding pressure vessels, each welder passes a qualification test, and the certificate is kept with the welder's training record.
02The customer's auditor samples the qualification records of the supplier's ovens, test benches and inspectors.
03When a welder's qualification expires, the planning system blocks the welder from welding jobs until the test is renewed.