Petroleum & Gas Sector QMS
Sector-specific quality management system requirements for the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries, enhancing ISO 9001 with industry risk and defect-prevention requirements.
ISO 29001 defines quality management system requirements for the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas supply chain. Building on ISO 9001, it adds specific requirements for defect prevention, reduction of variation, and waste reduction in high-consequence industrial environments.
The standard is recognised by major oil and gas operators and EPC contractors as the sector QMS framework, often required of suppliers through contractual requirements. It applies to both product and service providers across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors.
ACI-certified auditors are equipped to assess QMS effectiveness in demanding energy sector environments where product and process failures carry significant safety, environmental, and commercial consequences.
Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 29001.
Examinations are administered exclusively through ACI Approved Training Providers. Foundation and Internal Auditor examinations require 70% to pass; Lead Auditor requires 65%.
Submit your application through the ACI portal with your examination result, training certificate, and relevant audit experience log. Upon approval you receive your ACI Card ID and digital certificate.
Available Grades for ISO 29001
All six ACI auditor grades are available for this scheme. Each grade has defined competence, experience, and examination requirements.
Entry-level certification for those beginning their auditing career. Suitable for individuals who have completed foundation training but have limited audit experience.
For auditors who have completed Internal Auditor training and have begun accumulating audit experience under supervision or in an internal audit role.
Full auditor grade for practitioners with demonstrated audit experience. Recognised as a competent independent auditor of management systems.
Senior grade for experienced auditors capable of leading audit teams and managing full audit programmes. The most widely recognised auditor grade internationally.
Advanced grade for highly experienced auditors demonstrating sustained performance in complex audit environments and contributions to the auditing profession.
The highest ACI designation, awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the management system auditing profession and to the ACI community.
Find an Approved Training Provider, sit the examination, and submit your application to ACI.