IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Practitioner Qualification

Level Practitioner Duration 6.5 days

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The global standard for automotive quality management, IATF 16949:2016 compliance is mandatory throughout much of the global automotive supply chainn. Taking this first step on the auditor qualification pathway will help you to guide improvements to maintain high standards of service delivery.

Auditors will learn what an effective IATF 16949:2016 Quality management system audit looks like and what the impact of the audit is on your organization. With the support of BSI expert trainers, you’ll learn in-context information of how to plan and carry out an audit.

How will I benefit?

Understand the structure of an effective QMS audit
Learn how to drive improvement in your organization
Get the full picture of auditing according to the ISO 19011:2018
Gain formal recognition of your knowledge and the ability to apply your skills within your organization
Continue your career progression and development within your role

Which qualification will I achieve?

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On successful completion of your qualification, you’ll receive a BSI Mark of Trust that can be shared across within your organization and across your network of contacts.

IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor Practitioner qualification includes:

ISO 9001:2015 Requirements (4 Hours eLearning)
- Learn the importance and benefits of an ISO 9001:2015 QMS
- Understand the key requirements and terms and definitions of ISO 9001:2015
- Recognize the structure of ISO 9001:2015, which incorporates the Annex SL common framework for management system standards
- Understand main concepts such as risk-based thinking, process approach, Plan-Do-Check-Act, and 7 management principles
IATF 16949:2016 Requirements (2 Days classroom – in-person or virtual)
- Learn the importance and benefits of an IATF 16949:2016 QMS
- Understand the key requirements and terms and definitions of IATF 16949:2016
- The relationship between IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015 and the Annex SL high level structure
IATF 16949 Core Tools for Auditors (2 Days classroom – in-person or virtual)
- Understand the basic core tools concepts for the auditor
- Understand the desired outputs from the core tools
- Understand and interpret the core tools outputs such as APQP process, PPAP submission requirements, FMEAs (design & process), control charts, process capability study and measurement system analysis (for both variable and attribute measuring systems)
IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor (2 Days classroom – in-person or virtual)
- Explain the guidelines of auditing management systems according to ISO 19011:2018 guidelines for auditing management systems
- Learn the application of these guidelines to auditing IATF 16949
- Understand how to initiate and complete the audit
- Learn to prepare and conduct audit activities
- Prepare and distribute the audit report
- Understand how to complete an audit follow up
Anyone involved in the auditing, maintaining or supervising of an IATF 16949:2016 Automotive QMS.
Each module is followed by a mandatory online multiple-choice examination. Delegates must pass the examination to be awarded the qualification.
After completing your Practitioner level qualification, why not undertake the next step and become an IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Professional qualification holder. Professional level takes you beyond conformity audits and develops your ability to audit improvement initiatives.

The focus of this advanced qualification is to expand upon process improvement approaches that can help strengthen and improve your organization’s quality management system.

Find out more here.
The final step on the Auditor qualification pathway provides the opportunity to get your Professional Auditor qualification certified. Demonstrating that you have applied everything that you have learned in practice and in your work.

Find out more here.

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