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IATF 16949 3rd Party New Auditor Training

This 4-day training includes individual and group exercises, quizzes and homework activities. The training does not go through the IATF 16949 standard or cover the automotive core tools in detail. It is expected that the candidates arrive with knowledge of both IATF 16949 and the automotive core tools.

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Who should attend?

To be eligible for the program, candidates must meet the requirements of Section 4.2 in the Rules for achieving and maintaining IATF Recognition, 5th Edition and the related Sanctioned Interpretations. Candidates must also be sponsored by an IATF-contracted Certification Body.

Agenda

  • Auditor competence
  • Scheme overview
  • Process approach including risk based thinking
  • IATF Audit process
  • Written Exam (30-90 days after completion of the course)

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