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NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferenceHow to Prepare for a Nadcap AuditMax DaughertyTraining/Consulting ManagerQuality Testing Services, Inc.St. Louis, MOGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferenceGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferenceWhat is Nadcap?§ Old name was NADCAP§ Acronym for National Aerospace & Defense ContractorsAccreditation Program§ Now goes by trademark name, Nadcap§ Industry managed accreditation program§ Maintained by PRI (Performance Review Institute)§ Must have Nadcap accreditation to work for many PrimesGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferenceWhat is a Nadcap Audit?§ “A thorough assessment for compliance to Nadcapchecklist and customer requirements” – PRI Website§ All requirements are contained in checklistsGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferenceHow much does it cost to have an NCR?§ Depending on the NCR:§ Minor – 20 hours§ Major – 35 hours§Possible product recall!Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferencePre-Audit Requirements§“The Auditee shall complete a self-audit using theapplicable Audit Criteria associated with the auditscope for initial, add scope, and reaccreditationaudits.” – from AC7114 ChecklistGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferencePre-Audit Requirements§“The self-audit shall document where theevidence of compliance (e.g. procedure, checklist,etc.) may be found, for each requirement asapplicable.” – from AC7114 Checklist§ 1 compliance job is required per method§ Compliance section should be filled out as the NadcapAuditor wouldGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferencePre-Audit Requirements§ “If the self-audit documentation identifies anynonconformance(s), the Auditor will confirm thatthe nonconformance(s) has been addressed andis fully compliant at the time of the on-site audit.” from AC7114 ChecklistGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferencePre-Audit Requirements§“The self-audit shall be uploaded to eAuditNet atleast 30 days prior to the scheduled start date.”from AC7114 ChecklistGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferenceThe Pre-Audit§ 9 - 6 months before your scheduled audit§ Check the scope of the audit§ Download the required checklists§ Create an audit planGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferenceThe Pre-Audit§ Create an audit plan§ Select Audit Team§ Assign Audit Team Lead§ NDT Level 3’s, Special Process Owners, Managers mayneed to be involved§ Assign appropriately trained and qualified people to eachsection§ Establish timeline for completionGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferenceThe Pre-Audit – What if I have an outsideLevel 3?§ Clearly defined responsibilities§ Make sure to provide:§ A person who is assigned to work with the Level 3§ This person should:§ Have access to the needed documentation§ Be familiar with the NDT process§ Be familiar with the quality systemGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferenceThe Pre-Audit§ Check the top 5 NCRs published by NadcapGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferenceThe Pre-Audit§ 6 – 4 months before the scheduled audit§ Check to see if the checklist revisions have changed§ Perform the pre-auditGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferencePerforming the Pre-Audit§Paperwork portions of the audit§ Use the requirements on the checklists§ Is there proof of compliance?§ Does that proof meet the requirements?§ Are you doing what you say?§ Have the NCRs from the last audit been addressed andis the system still working properly?Golden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferencePerforming the Pre-Audit§ Compliance portions of the audit§ Perform a thorough assessment of the inspectionprocess§ Check that procedures and specifications are availableand current§ Review the planning for compliance§ Check equipment adequacy§ Work with the inspectorsGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferenceOrganize the Pre-Audit§ Organize all objective evidence gathered during the audit§ Hard copies in a binder§ Electronic copies in a folder that is accessible during theauditGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferenceAssessing the Pre-Audit Results§ Look for areas of improvement§ Can the procedures or documentation better meet thechecklist requirements?§ Correct any issues discovered§ You’re allowed to improve procedures so they better meetthe requirementsGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferencePre-Audit Follow-up§ 2 – 1 Months before the audit§ Ensure the pre-audit is submitted§ Ensure compliance jobs will be available for the audit§ Double check all planning§ Organize support personnelGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferenceAudit Preparation§ Immediately before the audit§ Ensure compliance jobs are in house and ready for audit§ Brief inspectors on what to expect§ Check over inspection area for anything out of the ordinaryGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferenceDuring the Audit§ Be prepared!§ Be honest§ Realize the audit is an opportunity forimprovementGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferenceConclusionGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferenceAny Questions?Thank You!2018 Annual ConferenceGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
NDTMA 2018 Annual ConferenceGolden Nugget Hotel, Las Vegas, NV February 13-15, 2018
Pre-Audit Requirements §“The self-audit shall document where the evidence of compliance (e.g. procedure, checklist, etc.) may be found, for each requirement as applicable.” –from AC7114 Checklist §1 compliance job is required per method §Compliance section should be filled out as
