IATF 16949:2016 Lead Auditor Training

This course is designed for auditors managing an organisations internal audit programme and those undertaking 2nd party audits within the supply chain.

Delegates should have a working knowledge of quality systems within the automotive sector and/or any previous auditing experience.

• The high level structure described within Annex SL including its impact on ISO9001 and IATF16949
• The concepts and application of risk based thinking
• The IATF16949 scheme structure and governance
• The IATF16949 requirements and the principles behind the standard
• The IATF16949 requirements around auditing and auditor competence
• Audit principles and how to develop their auditing knowledge to allow them to undertake effective process based audits
• How to use the Turtle diagram to plan audits and identify risks
• The approach to planning, undertaking, reporting (including nonconformity writing) and closing audits
• Customer Specific Requirements and how to audit them effectively
• An awareness of the Core Tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA,SPC and PPAP) and how to audit them effectively

Delegates will gain an understanding of the structure and principles of IATF16949:2016 and the structure of ISO9001.  They will develop skills in audit theory, auditor competence, a process approach auditing Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) along with Core Tools Audit process.

The exam consists of 2 sections and contains a mixture of multiple choice questions, short answer questions and non-conformity report writing. The exam is open book and 3.5 hours in total duration.

Delegates passing the written examinations will receive a qualification  underwritten by the UK IATF Oversight Office, certifying you to deliver 1st and 2nd party IATF16949: 2016 audits.