IATF 16949 Training
IATF 16949 Certified Lead Auditor Training
IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Training
IATF 16949 lead auditor training from Sync Resource will help you to develop all the necessary skills and expertise to audit an IATF 16949 based Automotive Quality Management System, by applying the best and widely recognized audit principles, procedures and techniques, to ensure that the organization or staff is competent in managing and maintaining its Automotive Quality Management System.
This lead auditor training will also help you gain the knowledge and develop the skills to professionally and proficiently plan and perform not only internal but also the external audits in compliance with ISO 19011 standard, and the certification process according to ISO/IEC 17021-1 standard.
In short, this training will help you master all tools and techniques necessary for the IATF 16949 internal and external audit to competently, manage an audit program or an auditing team, communicate with customers, and conflict resolution.
Learning Objectives
- Learn to perform Automotive Quality Management System internal/external audit
- Learn to lead an AQMS audit or audit team
- Understand the operations of an Automotive Quality Management System (AQMS) based on IATF 16949
- Understand the correlation between IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, and other ISO standards and regulatory frameworks
- Understand your role as a quality auditor to plan, lead and follow up on a management system audit according to ISO 19011
- Acquire all the necessary skills and knowledge to plan an audit, lead an audit, draft reports, and follow-up on an audit in compliance with ISO 19011
- Learn how to interpret the requirements of IATF 16949 in the context of an AQMS audit
- Learn how to lead an audit and audit team
- Improve your skills to analyze the internal and external environment of an organization, and your audit decision-making in the context of an AQMS
Who Should Attend?
- Internal Automotive Quality Management System auditors
- Anyone involved in performing and leading the IATF 16949 certification audit
- Members of an AQMS audit team
- Project managers or consultants wanting to master the IATF 16949 audit process
- Any individual responsible for the Quality conformity in an organization
- An AQMS Consultant or Expert adviser
- Technical experts planning to prepare for Automotive Quality audit function
IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Training
Course Agenda………………Duration: 5 Days
Day 1: Introduction to Automotive Quality Management Systems (AQMS) and IATF 16949 Standard
- Course objective and structure
- Standard and regulatory framework
- Fundamental principles of quality management
- Certification process
- Quality Management System (QMS)
Day 2: Audit principles, preparation and launching of an audit
- Fundamental audit concepts and principles
- Audit approach based on evidence and risk
- Initiating the audit
- Stage 1 audit
- Preparing the stage 2 audit (on-site audit)
- Stage 2 audit (Part 1)
Day 3: On-site audit activities
- Stage 2 audit (Part 2)
- Communication during the audit
- Audit procedures
- Creating audit test plans
- Drafting audit findings and non-conformity reports
Day 4: Closing the audit
- Documentation of the audit and quality review
- Closing the audit
- Evaluating action plans by the auditor
- Beyond the initial audit
- Managing an internal audit program
- Competence and evaluation of auditors
- Closing the training
Day 5: Certification Exam
IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Training
Examination
The Sync Resource IATF 16949 lead auditor training fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP).
The “IATF 16949 lead auditor” exam is available in different languages (the complete list of languages can be found in the examination application form)
Duration: 3 hours
The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental Principles and Concepts in Quality Management
Main Objective: To ensure that the IATF 16949 Lead Auditor candidate can understand, interpret and illustrate the main Quality Management concepts related to an Automotive Quality Management System (AQMS)
Domain 2: Automotive Quality Management Systems (AQMS)
Main Objective: To ensure that the IATF 16949 Lead Auditor candidate can understand, interpret and illustrate the main concepts and components of an IATF 16949 based Automotive Quality Management System
Domain 3: Fundamental Audit Concepts and Principles
Main Objective: To ensure that the IATF 16949 Lead Auditor candidate can understand, interpret and apply the main concepts and principles related to an AQMS audit in the context of IATF 16949
Domain 4: Preparation of an IATF 16949 Audit
Main Objective:To ensure that the IATF 16949 Lead Auditor candidate can prepare appropriately an AQMS audit in the context of IATF 16949
Domain 5: Conduct of an IATF 16949 Audit
Main Objective: To ensure that the IATF 16949 Lead Auditor candidate can conduct efficiently an AQMS audit in the context of IATF 16949
Domain 6: Conclusion and follow-up of an IATF 16949 Audit
Main Objective: To ensure that the IATF 16949 Lead Auditor candidate can conclude an AQMS audit, and conduct the follow-up activities in the context of IATF 16949
Domain 7: Management of an IATF 16949 Audit Program
Main Objective: To ensure that the IATF 16949 Lead Auditor understands how to establish and manage an AQMS audit program
IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Training
Certification
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. Certification will be provided once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
The requirements for PECB Implementer Certifications are:
| Credential | Exam | Professional Experience | QMS Implementation Experience | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certified IATF 16949 Provisional Auditor | PECB Certified IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Exam | None | None | Signing the PECB code of ethics |
| PECB Certified IATF 16949 Auditor | PECB Certified IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Exam | Two years; One year of AQMS related work experience | Automotive Quality Management System activities totaling 200 hours | Signing the PECB code of ethics |
| PECB Certified IATF 16949 Lead Auditor | PECB Certified IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Exam | Five years; Two years of AQMS related work experience | Automotive Quality Management System activities totaling 300 hours | Signing the PECB code of ethics |
| PECB Certified IATF 16949 Senior Lead Auditor | PECB Certified IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Exam | Ten years; Seven years of AQMS related work experience | Automotive Quality Management System activities totaling 1000 hours | Signing the PECB code of ethics |
IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Training
General Information
- Certification fees are included in the exam price
- Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
- A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued
- In the case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free