Course Information
Internal Auditing for IATF 16949
Learners will be able to:
- Explain the relationship between IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
- Describe the significance of IATF 16949 supplemental components.
- Use the six step internal audit process to conduct an IATF 16949 Internal Audit.
About This Course
IATF 16949 defines the requirements of a quality management system for organizations in the automotive industry. The goal of this International Standard is the development of a quality management system that:
- Provides for continual improvement,
- Emphasizes defect prevention,
- Includes specific requirements and tools from automotive industry,
- Promotes reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain.
With the move away from a standard of shalls and shall nots to a requirement for a more comprehensive approach to quality, the nature of internal audits shifted as well. Classic internal audits are clause-based, where internal audits to the IATF 16949 standard need to be process-based, assessing a full system with the intention to measure and improve process performance. By taking this approach, organizations unlock the potential to improve overall business systems instead of focusing on correcting shortcomings found with individual procedures.
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Prepare your IATF 16949 Internal Auditors
This course, Internal Auditing for IATF 16949, prepares in-house personnel to serve as IATF 16949 Internal Auditors evaluating existing quality systems against the IATF 16949 standard. Participants learn the details of each of the six steps of conducting an internal audit, but specifically how to use a process focus as required by the IATF 16949 standard. The course includes training to help auditors dig deep into processes, studying the outcomes and results (the performance) of the system so they can make informed suggestions for improvement. Trainees also learn how to assess the organizations use of risk-based thinking to identify threats and opportunities as well as the effective use of the Core Tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and PPAP).
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will have a solid understanding of the purpose, objectives and benefits of Internal Audits for IATF 16949. They will know the purpose and process for each of the six steps for conducting Internal Audits and will be able to plan and prepare for audits, participate in the audit itself collecting and evaluating evidence, write a final report and conduct a closing meeting.
