Description

With four knowledge packed days and a low student to instructor ratio of 10:1 for an optimal learning environment, this "supplier version" of the official ISO/TS 16949:2002 third-party auditor certification course focuses on the requirements of ISO/TS 16949:2002, its linkages to core tools and customer requirements, and automotive process approach auditing practices. This course is designed to meet ISO/TS 16949:2002 requirements and customer requirements for Chrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors Corporation.

New content includes the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) expectations for auditor performance defined in the Certification Body Auditor Competency Criteria (what an automotive auditor needs to know and do to be able to audit accurately and consistently) and Rules for achieving IATF recognition 2nd Edition. Topics addressed in the training include:

• Stage 1 Readiness review
• Automotive process approach auditing
• Reporting findings
• Investigating nonconformity management
• Auditing customer specifics

For certification, you will be evaluated with a written examination and a performance assessment. The written exam and performance assessment covering general content of ISO/TS 16949:2002, the core tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC) and the application of auditing principles and practices.

Length: 4 days
Prerequisites: An understanding of the ISO 9001:2000 standard is necessary; participants must also have a working knowledge of ISO/TS 16949:2002 or attendance to the Understanding ISO/TS 16949:2002 course.

Benefits

• Speed your certification to the new standard by obtaining a better understanding of the ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification and audit processes.
• Improve your understanding of the integration of the Core Tools into ISO/TS 16949:2002, which remain an important part of registration to ISO/TS 16949 in the United States, as well as many other regions of the world (Asia, Mexico, South America, Canada, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Japan, and many more).
• Develop higher quality internal audits, which lead to better performance on registration and surveillance audits.
• Optimize understanding and retention with the Plexus Learning Model

- Multiple learning channels through lecture, coaching, group activities, innovative learning exercises and case studies.
- Hands-on insights. Lecturing is minimized so learning is maximized.
- Learn by doing. Connect the lessons learned to your real world by using your current circumstances as examples for activities.

Highlights

• Course work provided under the guidance of the same Plexus Master Trainers who train and evaluate ISO/TS 16949:2002 Certification Body (CB) Auditors.
• Conduct simulated process and product audits (and discuss systems audits) - just as third party auditors will do.
• Identify the linkages of the Core Tools to ISO/TS 16949:2002.
• Complete two methods of evaluation: written exam and performance assessment.

Who Should Attend

• Quality Managers
• Internal auditors
• Anyone involved in the implementation ISO/TS 16949:2002

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 Trainers
• ISO/TS 16949 Certification Body auditors and supplier auditors

They also customize training for organizations worldwide.

Agenda

Day 1

• Understanding ISO/TS 16949:2002 and the Process Approach including linkages to North American core tools and customer requirements

Day 2

• Audit Preparation and Planning and Case Study Applications

Day 3

• Case Study and Audit Applications of ISO/TS 16949:2002

Day 4

• Evaluation, Assessment and Feedback

Course Availability

This course is offered through AIAG and as an in-house course. When delivered at your location, this course gives your team a great start in implementing ISO/TS 16949:2002!