Description

This course delivers an executive-level briefing on the principles and practices contained in the ISO/TS 16949:2002 Technical Specification. Participants will explore the requirements and gain the skills to determine the management direction necessary to communicate the intent and benefits of ISO/TS 16949:2002 to all levels of the organization. Executives will be able to use their understanding to determine the next steps the organization must take for the Technical Specification to become a valuable part of their business management systems.

Length: 4 hours
Prerequisites: None
CEUs: 0.4

Benefits

• Become familiar with the purpose and intent of the Technical Specification and the automotive process approach.
• Gain an understanding of customer focus and how this concept is used to support the automotive process approach.
• Review Section 5 (Management Responsibility) of ISO/TS 16949:2002 and determine the impact of these requirements on the implementation process in your organization.
• Understand the implications to your organization of an ISO/TS 16949:2002 quality management system.

Highlights

• Course work is provided under the guidance of the same Plexus Master Trainers who train and evaluate ISO/TS 16949:2002 Certification Body (CB) Auditors using concepts and materials that are closely related to those used for CB Auditor Certification.
• Information presented in a lively and understandable way that is targeted to the needs of the busy executive.
• Innovative exercises to help you focus on strategic decision-making as it relates to the implementation of ISO/TS 16949:2002.
• Scenarios that are focused on the key concepts of the Technical Standard to help you understand how implementation will affect and benefit your company.
• Key actions/activities demonstrated through both the exercises and scenarios that exemplify top management commitment to the business management system.

Who Should Attend

• Executives concerned about transitioning/implementing the new requirements within ISO/TS 16949:2002
• Executives who need to learn about ISO/TS 16949:2002
• Internal trainers who want a simple, effective method of explaining ISO/TS 16949:2002 to employees
• Steering committee members

Instructors

Plexus Master Trainers. In addition to facilitating ISO/TS 16949:2002 training, Plexus Master Trainers train and evaluate:

• ISO 9001:2000, ISO/TS 16949:2002, ISO 14001:2004, AS9100, Education and Healthcare
• ISO/TS 16949 Certification Body auditors and supplier auditors

They also customize training for organizations worldwide.

Agenda

• Automotive Process Approach
• Overview of ISO/TS 16949:2002 including Section 5 Management Responsibility
• Benefits of ISO/TS 16949:2002

Course Availability

This course is offered as an in-house course at your company. When delivered at your location, this course gives your team a great start toward achieving compliance.