IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Practitioner Qualification

Level Practitioner Duration 9.5 days

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This first step on your auditor qualification journey will give you the foundational knowledge of the IATF 16949:2016 Quality Management System (QMS) standard and the understanding of the key principles. You’ll understand how to build relationships with stakeholders, and how to lead and manage an audit team in your organization. Led by expert BSI trainers, this qualification is designed for anyone who needs to audit an organization’s IATF 16949:2016 QMS.

Unlock the understanding you need for managing quality and driving improvements across an organization.

How will I benefit?

Gain the skills you need to plan, conduct, report and follow up on a QMS audit
Understand the key benefits and requirements of an IATF 16949:2016 QMS
Achieve formal recognition of your knowledge and the ability to apply your skills within your organization
Advance your career progression and continue your learning journey to unlock further qualifications to allow development within your role
Access a global community of like-minded and qualified professionals to share experiences and practical advice to use in your everyday life

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 Lead 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 Lead Auditor (5 Days classroom – in-person or virtual)
- Describe the purpose of an AuQMS, of QMS standards, of management system audits, of third party certification and of business benefits
- Explain the role and responsibilities of an auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow-up an AuQMS audit in accordance with ISO 19011, and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable
- Plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit of a AuQMS to establish conformity (or otherwise) with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 and in accordance with ISO 19011, and ISO/IEC 17021, as applicable
Anyone with the need to audit an organization’s IATF 16949:2016 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 Lead 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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