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AQAP – Compact Overview of NATO Quality Requirements for Aerospace, Space and Defence Projects

ID 16-030
Language English
Clock 2 days
Defence Training / NEW!

AQAP requirements play an important role in defence projects when NATO quality assurance requirements are contractually agreed. Companies involved in projects with the Bundeswehr, NATO or a defence-related contractual environment need to understand the relevant AQAP publications and correctly assess their significance for quality management, evidence, supplier control and project execution.

In this training, participants receive a practical and structured overview of key NATO AQAP publications. The training covers, among others, AQAP 2110, AQAP 2105, AQAP 2131, AQAP 2210 and AQAP 2310, as well as their application in the context of defence projects.

The aim of the training is to help participants better understand the requirements of the AQAP series, assess contractual references more confidently and learn approaches for practical implementation within their organisation.

 

Your Benefits

After the training, you will be able to better understand key AQAP requirements in the context of defence projects. You will understand the significance of AQAP publications for quality management, contract review, quality management plans, final inspections, software elements, supplier requirements and audit preparation.

You will receive a compact foundation for taking AQAP requirements into account in existing processes, identifying typical challenges at an early stage and preparing implementation in projects in a more structured way.

 

Seminar contents

This training provides a compact overview of the structure, significance and practical application of key AQAP publications in defence projects.

Day 1: Fundamentals and Structure of the AQAP Series

  • Introduction to NATO quality assurance
  • Objectives and purpose of the AQAP documents
  • Contractual relevance and risk orientation
  • Overview of key AQAP publications
  • AQAP 2110: supplementing ISO 9001 with NATO-specific requirements
  • Application and evidence requirements in the project context
  • AQAP 2131: requirements for final inspection and testing
  • Responsibilities and documentation
  • Group work and discussion: typical challenges in application

Day 2: In-Depth Knowledge and Practical Implementation

  • AQAP 2105: structure and content of a contract-related quality management plan
  • Integration of the quality management plan into existing processes
  • AQAP 2210: software-related quality assurance requirements
  • Additional requirements for software-intensive projects
  • AQAP 2310: application in complex projects with a high level of risk
  • Requirements for performing organisations and suppliers
  • Contract review and audit preparation according to AQAP
  • Practical implementation: guidance, examples and checklists
  • Group work and discussion: typical challenges in application
  • Questions and exchange of experience
  • Learning assessment

Target group

This training is aimed at specialists and managers who want to understand, evaluate or implement AQAP requirements in defence projects.

  • Quality managers and quality representatives
  • Auditors and future auditors
  • Project managers in defence, aviation and space projects
  • Persons responsible for contract management and supplier management
  • Employees from purchasing, procurement, quality assurance and project management
  • Representatives of authorities and organisations involved in NATO or Bundeswehr projects
  • Suppliers with AQAP or NATO contractual relevance

Requirements

Basic knowledge of quality management, for example according to ISO 9001, is beneficial.

Initial experience with customer requirements in safety-critical or regulated projects is helpful but not mandatory.

AQAP-specific prior knowledge is not required.

Seminar documents

TopQM-Systems training documents as a PDF file.

Graduation

Upon successful participation, each participant receives a certificate:

“AQAP – NATO Quality Assurance Requirements for Defence Projects”

If the participant does not pass, they will receive a certificate of attendance.