IATF 16949: Basic Training Course – 1 Day Agenda
Target Audience:
- Quality Managers, Engineers, and Auditors in the automotive industry
- Anyone involved in the implementation, maintenance, or improvement of quality management systems in automotive organizations
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the purpose and scope of IATF 16949.
- Identify the key requirements of the standard.
- Recognize how IATF 16949 aligns with ISO 9001.
- Understand the importance of risk-based thinking and continuous improvement.
- Apply the knowledge to improve organizational quality management systems.
Course Agenda
Module 1: Introduction to IATF 16949
- Overview of IATF 16949:2016
- History and evolution from TS 16949 to IATF 16949
- Why the automotive industry needs this standard
- Benefits of certification and global acceptance
- Purpose & Scope
- Application to automotive supply chains
- Key definitions: product safety, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance
- Relation to ISO 9001:2015 framework (Annex SL)
Activity: Group discussion on current quality management practices in participants’ organizations.
Module 2: Key Requirements of IATF 16949
- Leadership and Commitment
- Role of top management
- Customer focus and strategic direction
- Risk-Based Thinking
- Importance of identifying risks and opportunities
- Preventive actions and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
- Process Approach
- Defining core processes: customer-oriented processes, manufacturing processes, and support processes
- Control and monitoring mechanisms
- Continual Improvement
- PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle and its implementation
- Role of internal audits and corrective actions
Activity: Case study on identifying and addressing quality risks using FMEA.
Module 3: IATF 16949 System Documentation & Compliance
- Documentation Structure
- Quality manuals, procedures, work instructions, and records
- Control of documented information
- Management reviews and their significance
- Operational Planning and Control
- Defining product and process controls
- Production planning and real-time monitoring
- Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs)
- Managing customer-specific standards and expectations
Activity: Workshop on writing quality objectives and policies.
Lunch Break
Module 4: Core Tools in IATF 16949
- APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
- Phases of APQP and its role in product lifecycle management
- PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
- Requirements for parts approval
- How to manage supplier submissions and customer approvals
- Control Plans and SPC (Statistical Process Control)
- Developing effective control plans
- Using SPC to maintain and improve process stability
- MSA (Measurement Systems Analysis)
- Understanding measurement variation
- Key tools: Gage R&R (Repeatability and Reproducibility)
Activity: Interactive session on developing a control plan for a simulated automotive part.
Module 5: Certification and Auditing Process
- Steps to IATF 16949 Certification
- Preparation and readiness assessment
- Certification body selection
- Surveillance and recertification audits
- Audit Techniques
- Internal audits: purpose and scope
- How to prepare for third-party audits
- Non-conformance and Corrective Actions
- Handling audit findings and applying root cause analysis (RCA)
Activity: Mock audit exercise where participants identify non-conformities in a case study scenario.
Module 6: Continuous Improvement & Best Practices
- Kaizen and Lean Principles
- Introduction to Lean methodologies
- Incorporating Kaizen into the QMS
- How to Sustain a Culture of Continuous Improvement
- Employee involvement and leadership commitment
- Building a quality-driven culture within the organization
Q&A Session: Open floor for participant questions and discussions on implementation challenges and solutions.
Conclusion & Review
- Key Takeaways
- Importance of leadership, risk-based thinking, and continual improvement in IATF 16949
- Practical tips for implementing the standard in the workplace
- Final Quiz: A short quiz to reinforce the key points covered during the day.
- Feedback & Next Steps: Course evaluation and recommendations for further learning.