AIAG IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor Training

What will I learn?

• Plan and conduct audits in accordance with ISO 19011
• Apply the process approach and risk-based thinking during the audit
• Report and close out audit findings
• Apply interviewing techniques and communication skills during an audit simulation

Who should attend?

This training program is designed for quality professionals in the automotive industry, and is recommended for new internal auditors or experienced internal auditors that have not attended training in over three years.

Agenda

• ISO 19011 overview 
• Competence and evaluation of auditors 
• Communication 
• Conflict management 
• Audit Program overview 
• Preparing audit activities 

• Conducting audit activities 
• Using the process approach and risk-based thinking during the audit 
• Identifying concerns and following up audit trails 
• Reporting audit findings and results 
• Audit simulation exercise 
• Internal Auditor exam structure and practice exercises 

Requirements

Prerequisites:

It is strongly recommended that participants have experience working with the requirements of IATF 16949:2016 and/or complete the AIAG "Understanding IATF 16949:2016" training prior to attending this course. Although there is no mandatory verification by Training Administrator, lack of the required working knowledge and experience in IATF 16949 may negatively affect training participation and final scoring.

Successful Completion

Two elements are involved for successful completion of this course:

The Continual Evaluation checklist form is used throughout the duration of the course by instructors that helps evaluate a student's attitudes, auditing capability, performance as team members when role playing, and communication skills. If the evaluation criteria is not successfully met, attendees will not be allowed to take the final exam.  Students will be informed throughout the course on any concerns related to their continual evaluation by the instructors.  

A written examination that covers the content of IATF 16949:2016 and the application of audit principles and practices based on IATF 16949:2016. Fifty percent of the examination grade is based on questions that require short answer responses that test comprehension of the audit process and the application of IATF 16949:2016. The remainder of the examination grade is based on multiple choice and true/false questions.