Overview

Nadcap accreditation is a critical requirement for organizations performing special processes in the aerospace and defense supply chain. For many companies, the challenge is not understanding what Nadcap is, but knowing how to prepare, what auditors expect, and how to navigate the accreditation process successfully. Without a clear understanding of the Nadcap system, organizations often struggle with audit findings, corrective action responses, and ongoing compliance.

This basic, one-day Nadcap training course introduces participants to the Nadcap program and provides a practical overview of what it takes to prepare for and maintain Nadcap accreditation. Attendees will learn how the Nadcap system operates, what auditors are looking for during onsite assessments, and how to work effectively within the Nadcap framework. The course also addresses internal audits, self-audits, corrective action responses, and common challenges organizations face during the accreditation process.

Designed for both newcomers and experienced professionals, this training emphasizes clarity, preparation, and practical application. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of Nadcap requirements and the confidence to support accreditation activities before, during, and after a Nadcap audit.

What is Nadcap?

The National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (Nadcap) is an industry-managed accreditation program administered by the Performance Review Institute (PRI). It is used to standardize and improve quality across aerospace and defense special processes such as heat treating, nondestructive testing, welding, chemical processing, and laboratories.

Nadcap accreditation involves rigorous audits against defined technical criteria and requires organizations to demonstrate process control, compliance, and continual improvement. This Nadcap training course helps participants understand how Nadcap fits into the aerospace quality landscape, how accreditation decisions are made, and what organizations must do to successfully achieve and maintain approval.

Who Should Attend

• Quality directors
• Quality managers
• Process owners
• Quality engineers
• Auditors
• Laboratory personnel
• Production management

• History
• Purpose
• Documents
• Meetings
• Participation
• Requesting certification

• Documenting requirements
• Self-audits
• Self-audit frequency

• Stages of the audit
• ITAR

• Response Time Frame
• Cycles explained
• Components of the response