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ASNT ATO Accreditation: Elevate Your NDT Training Program

Showcase your commitment to excellence in NDT training by becoming an Authorized Training Organization (ATO).

Table of Contents

Benefits
Steps to Accreditation
Requirements
Application
Assessment Overview

Build Credibility Into Your NDT Training Program

Are you an NDT training provider? Do you offer training programs designed to meet industry standards?

If so, pursuing an ASNT Authorized Training Organization (ATO) accreditation can give you a significant competitive advantage.

ASNT ATO accreditation officially recognizes that your training program meets the highest industry standards for NDT excellence.

Accountability

Ensures effective policies and procedures through objective requirements, improving student outcomes and teamwork.

Industry Confidence

Demonstrate an objective measure of quality training, preferred by students, employers, and customers.

Advertising Benefits

Enhances recruitment and marketing with the ASNT logo and registry on our website.

Risk Management

Accredited programs are seen as lower risk due to adherence to standards and ethical practices.

What’s Involved? Steps to ASNT ATO Accreditation

Accreditation requires a detailed audit of your training organization’s practices and procedures for compliance with ASNT’s specifications.

In addition, the program includes a comprehensive review of your training curriculum, instructor qualifications, and operational procedures—verifying adherence to ASNT guidelines.

1

Verify eligibility and complete application

2

The application is reviewed

3

Conditional approval is provided, and a site survey is scheduled

4

Notification of accreditation and listing on online registry

Ready to begin?

Read on for accreditation process details.

Full ATO Program Document

Gather Your Documentation

To start the process, be sure your designated point of contact has an ASNT ID.

ATO applicants must submit:

  1. A completed and signed application

  2. Payment at time of application

  3. Documentation for all program instructors

  4. Signed terms and conditions

All Set? Start The ATO Application Process

To get started, download the PDF application and complete it.

Send the application and attachments to ASNT Certification Services at ato@asnt.org with Authorized Training Application Program in the subject line.

Once our team has reviewed your application, you will receive an email with the next steps.

Download Application

ATO Assessment Process

The journey to becoming an Authorized Training Organization (ATO) involves a thorough and rigorous accreditation process to ensure that all participating organizations meet the high standards set by ASNT.

The accreditation process includes two main assessments:

Administrative Assessment

Submit information and complete an interactive desk audit covering:

  • Financial and insurable stability

  • Marketing materials

  • Admission policy and agreements

  • Student information publications

  • Enrollment agreements

  • Training organizational structure

  • Service and business ethics

Once accepted, organizations are conditionally approved pending a completed operational assessment.

Operational Assessment

Submit information and complete a site survey at the facility covering:

  • Staff qualifications

  • Data storage facilities

  • NDT training equipment

  • Lesson plans/training curriculum

  • Criteria for evaluating training outcomes

  • Training organization management/quality management system

  • Student assessment process

  • Facility alignment to industry codes/standards and safety

  • Teaching safety in NDT courses

Once successfully completed, organizations receive their certificate of authorization (COA) as an approved ATO.

Have Additional Questions?

Contact Us

Connect with our staff at ato@asnt.org

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