IATF 16949:2016 Lead Auditor Training for Automotive Quality Management Systems

Recognized by Exemplar Global

Days: 5 • CEU Hours: 4.4

Overview

The automotive industry demands suppliers who can consistently deliver high-quality products, meet strict customer requirements, and comply with global standards. IATF 16949:2016 builds on ISO 9001:2015 with additional requirements specific to automotive manufacturing, and organizations need skilled auditors who can verify compliance, drive performance, and support continuous improvement.

This interactive, five-day IATF 16949 Lead Auditor Training equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to audit automotive Quality Management Systems using a process-based approach. You will learn how to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on audits in alignment with ISO 19011 auditing guidelines, while gaining the confidence to lead audit teams effectively.

Throughout the course, experienced instructors will guide you through real-world scenarios that link core tools, Customer-Specific Requirements, and risk-based thinking to the audit process. Group exercises, automotive case studies, and breakout activities reinforce learning and strengthen your auditing abilities.

By the end of this program, you will be able to:

Interpret and apply ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements
Evaluate a QMS for conformance and effectiveness
Identify and document nonconformities accurately
Verify corrective actions and audit closure
Lead first, second, and third party audits with professionalism
Connect auditing techniques to automotive specific requirements

Whether you are preparing for certification audits or enhancing internal audit capabilities, this course provides the essential skills needed to support compliance and improve quality throughout the automotive supply chain.

Prerequisites

We recommend that students have an understanding of both ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 and/or work experience in applying IATF 16949.

This requirement is to help ensure the student’s success in the course and ability to utilize the material.

It is also necessary to have copies of the current IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards. These will not be provided.

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Who Should Attend

Internal auditor candidates
Third-party auditor candidates
Quality Assurance Managers
IATF 16949 implementation team members
IATF 16949 transition team members
Management Representatives
Professionals seeking competency in IATF 16949
Individuals involved in first-, second-, or third-party auditing

Exemplar Global Certified Training Provider

Axeon is an Exemplar Global Certified Training Provider.

Attendees successfully completing the examinations provided in conjunction with this course receive a Certificate of Attainment for these Exemplar Global knowledge competency units:
QM – Quality Management Systems
AU – Auditing Management Systems
TL – Leading Management Systems Audit Teams

Exemplar Global TPECS Certified badge for ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

The Certificate of Attainment provides evidence of knowledge competency defined by Exemplar Global for certification as a Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor.

IATF 16959 Lead Auditor Training Objectives

Understand the application of quality management principles in the context of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
Relate the quality management system to the organizational products, services, activities and operational processes.
Relate organization’s context and interested party needs and expectations to the planning and implementation of an organization’s quality management system.
Understand the application of the principles, procedures and techniques of auditing.
Understand the conduct of an effective audit in the context of the auditee’s organizational situation.
Understand the application of the regulations, and other considerations that are relevant to the management system, and the conduct of the audit.
Practice personal attributes necessary for the effective and efficient conduct of a management system audit.
Establish, plan and task the activities of an audit team.
Communicate effectively with the auditee and audit client.
Organize and direct audit team members.
Prevent and resolve conflict with the auditee and/or within the audit team.
Prepare and complete the audit report.
Understand the purpose and applicable uses of the core tools.
Link the core tools to IATF requirements.
Explain the importance of Customer-Specific Requirements.

Agenda

Day 1

Part 1: Course Introduction & Welcome

Part 2: ISO and IATF Standards Explained

Part 3: Introduction to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949

Part 4: ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 Requirements

Part 5: Group Exercise: Context of the Organization

Part 6: Group Exercise: Interested Parties

Part 7: Group Exercise: Audit Scenarios

Day 2

Part 1: ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 Requirements

Part 2: Group Exercises: Audit Scenarios

Part 3: Independent QMS Written Exercise

Part 4: Introduction to Turtle Diagrams and Audit Trails

Part 5: Management of Audit Programs

Part 6: Audit Planning and Preparation

Part 7: Breakout Exercise 1: Writing an Objective and Scope Statement

Part 8: Breakout Exercise 2: Documentation Review

Part 9: Breakout Exercise 3: Creating an Audit Plan

Day 3

Part 1: Performing the Audit

Part 2: Breakout Exercise 4: Performing an Audit

Part 3: Conducting a Process Approach Audit

Part 4: Conducting an Audit of Risk Planning (6.1)

Part 5: Writing Nonconformity Statements

Part 6: Breakout Exercise 5: Writing Nonconformity Statements

Part 7: Closing Meeting

Part 8: Completing the Audit Report

Part 9: Corrective Action and Closeout

Day 4

Part 1: Linking Automotive Core Tools to IATF 16949

Part 2: Customer-Specific Requirements

Part 3: Management Systems Auditing Written Exercise

Part 4: CSR/Core Tools Examination

Day 5

Part 1: Leading Audit Teams

Part 2: Management System Certification Scheme and Auditor Qualifications

Part 3: Leading Management Systems Audit Teams Written Exercise

Part 4: Review of Audit Process and Audit Management Strategies

Part 5: Leading Management Systems Audit Teams Mock Audit Case Study

Part 6: Including scenarios on Risk-Based Thinking and a Process Flow/PFMEA/Control Plan Manufacturing Process Audit Scenario

Part 7: Practical Application of Audit Principles and Instructor Interviews

This course is offered in partnership with Omnex.

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Date/Registration

IATF 16949:2016 Lead Auditor (TS 16949) – $2295