VDA - IATF 16949 - Qualification Training & Examination for 1st/2nd Party Auditor
 
REFERENCE: ID211_250
PROVIDER: VDA QMC
 
BACKGROUND AND TOPICS
Conformity with IATF 16949 is the condition for acceptance into the automotive manufacturers’ list of suppliers. In preparation for certification, those responsible in an organisation must come to grips with the concrete implementation of requirements. IATF 16949 auditors’ competence is of decisive importance: on the one hand because they have to implement the IATF 16949 requirements in their own organisation in a focussed manner and evaluate the effectiveness of quality management actions. On the other hand, so they can review their suppliers as to whether their QM system complies with IATF 16949. This also includes the competent handling of the respective methods, as the IATF 16949 clearly states as a requirement. The efficient approach during the audits is an important success factor, which is why typical audit situations are treated along with the Automotive Core Tools. This one-week training makes it possible to achieve qualification for 1st / 2nd party auditor IATF 16949 within six days. The quiet atmosphere of the selected conference hotels creates the ideal framework for examination preparation. 
 
TARGET AUDIENCE 
This qualification has been developed for QM managers and QM personnel, or internal/external system auditors with ISO 9001 knowledge and automotive auditing experience. 
 
OBJECTIVES 
The focus is on presenting specialist knowledge that enables the participants to conduct 1st / 2nd party audits according to IATF 16949 requirements. First, the topics of process management and the automotive process approach are dealt with. The participants get to know the main contents of ISO 19011, as well as the structure and contents of IATF 16949 and its requirements including ISO 9001. Additionally, they are provided with an insight into the IATF certification rules. In addition, the participants train typical auditing situations in the context of Automotive Core Tools, focusing on an efficient approach. Both the assessment of the technically correct application of the respective methods and the case-specific assessment of typical situations are a central component of the training. 1st / 2nd party auditors IATF 16949 are able to conduct internal and external system audits on their own. The examination and the accompanying certificate independently confirm their knowledge. Additionally, the certificate provides evidence of current and valid qualification in order to meet customer or supplier requirements with regard to IATF 16949 auditor competence.
 
CONCEPT OF METHODS 
The alternation between technical lectures, individual, group and case study exercises makes it possible to expand and apply knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and the single Core Tools (RGA / APQP, VDA 2 / PPAP, FMEA, VDA 5 / MSA, Cmk / PpK / CpK / SPC and 8D) in appropriate learning steps. The focus lies on the practical application by the participants. On the examination day, you are given an examination paper with 40 questions, of which at least 70% must be answered correctly. Furthermore, prospective IATF 16949 1st / 2nd party auditors must pass an oral examination in which they identify risks/nonconformities from a scenario and match these with the requirements of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001. For preparation the training material (including standards) handed out during VDA training are admissible and must be brought along on the examination day. 
 
PREREQUISITES FOR ATTENDANCE 
Admission to the examination is only granted after a successful review of the application. The prerequisites are an auditor qualification ISO 9001, at least three ISO 9001 audits within the past three years, at least two years of practical automotive industry experience and the successful completion of the training ”IATF 16949 – Qualification for 1st / 2nd Party Auditor” (ID 211).
As a new requirement, evidence of knowledge of the Automotive Core Tools must be provided. The training ”Automotive Core Tools for System and Process Auditors” (ID 417) and the VDA qualification ”Automotive Core Tools Professional” (ID 415, 416 and possibly 450) are recognised. Alternatively, evidence of a minimum two-day training about Automotive Core Tools by another training provider as well as the passing of an Automotive Core Tools online quiz is required. If the quiz is not passed, the ”Automotive Core Tools for System and Process Auditors” course (ID 417) must be completed.
 
CERTIFICATE 
After passing the examination, participants will receive a certificate with registered numbering in connection with their qualification as well as a corresponding VDA QMC database entry. 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL THAT YOU COULD REFER TO 
QM system standard IATF 16949 
VDA QMC standards 
DIN EN ISO 9000, 9001, 9004 and 19011 
Chapter FMEA from the VDA Ring Binder Volume 4 
Chapter SPC from the VDA Ring Binder Volume 4 
VDA Volume 5
 
Please read our blog to gain a full understanding of IATF 16949 auditor requirements.
 
This is the full 3-day course plus 1-day examination leading to certification and database entry as an IATF 16949:2016 auditor.  ID211 excludes the examination and leads to qualification rather than full certification.