Preparing for IATF 16949:2016 certification with LRQA
Introduction to IATF 16949:2016
Jump start your IATF 16949 journey
IATF 16949:2016 was developed
based upon international Quality
Management System (QMS) standard
ISO 9001. Incorporating additions and
interpretations specific to the automotive
industry; ISO/TS 16949:2009 has been
under revision in order to incorporate
the changes in ISO 9001:2015.
Introduction to IATF 16949:2016 At a glance
This one day course is designed to give you a detailed understanding of
IATF 16949:2016 and the key considerations you will need to make when
planning for certification to the standard.
This course is for you if:
You need to understand
IATF 16949:2016 and how it
impacts your organisation
You are planning to have your
management system certified to
IATF 16949:2016
You plan to attend the
IATF 16949:2016 Internal
Auditor course
You will need:
Experience of the automotive industry
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
If you are involved with your expertise in risk based thinking and
organisations QMS, LRQA can help you change management, among a
to develop a detailed understanding of range of elements relevant to quality
IATF 16949:2016. management.
We provide practical training courses
worldwide in various languages, led
by trained and qualified tutors, with
The right support and training
at the right time
LRQA recognises that every
organisation and its QMS are unique.
We can provide the right support
and training at the right time, to
help ensure that your journey
towards IATF 16949 certification
You will learn: is smooth.
The background of the development of Its never too early to start
IATF 16949:2016 and other automotive your training
quality standards
Learning about IATF 16949:2016 at
The purpose, intent and key goals
this stage, will give you and your
of IATF 16949:2016 throughout the
organisation a head start on your
automotive supply chain
journey towards certification
How to interpret IATF 16949:2016
demonstrating your commitment to
requirements and understand how
the highest standards of quality.
they apply to your organisation
The significance of customer specific
requirements and how they link into
IATF 16949:2016
The role of operational planning
(APQP and PPAP) in the implementation
of IATF 16949:2016
How the IATF rules impact the
IATF 16949:2016 certification process
Improving performance,
reducing risk
What next?
Our services have been designed
to be about your organisation and
management system. We are committed
to providing robust insight into your
systems that helps you complete your
journey towards IATF 16949:2016
effectively and efficiently.
LRQA can support your future training
development with a range of courses,
such as our Internal Auditor and IRCA
approved Lead Auditor training.
IATF 16949:2016
assessment and
training services
LRQA provides a range of online and
face-to-face assessment services suitable
for organisations of all sizes, which help
to determine your organisations state
of preparedness for transition to
IATF 16949:2016.
Gap Analysis
For organisations looking to
evaluate their current QMS against
IATF 16949:2016, LRQAs Gap Analysis
service offers you an overview of
your QMS transition readiness. You
will receive a report, analysing your
understanding of your QMS against
IATF 16949:2016, including the areas that
will require the most attention during
your transition to the revised standard.
Preliminary Assessment
If your organisation already has a level
of understanding of IATF 16949:2016,
our Preliminary Assessment services
focus on providing you with in-depth
analysis of your QMS ability to meet
the requirements of IATF 16949:2016
in specific, pre-defined areas.
An evidence-based report will highlight
potential weaknesses that need to be
addressed in order for your organisation
to successfully achieve certification to
IATF 16949:2016.
Internal Auditor training
This two day course is designed to give
you a detailed understanding of the role
and responsibilities of an internal QMS
auditor, covering topics including audit
planning, gathering objective evidence
and evaluation of audit findings.
Awareness Briefing
The awareness briefing is designed to
provide a detailed understanding of
IATF 16949:2016 and the extent of the
changes introduced as a result of the
revisions. If your organisation has been
working towards ISO/TS 16949:2009, this
course will provide an overview to key
stakeholders in your organisations QMS.
Our expertise
World class assessors
The technical know-how of our globally
renowned, experienced and highly
trained assessors and trainers ensure that
we can adapt our assurance and training
services to your business needs. We bring
international expertise and in-depth
insight into the quality arena, backed
with first class project management and
communication skills.
Acting with integrity
With no shareholders of our own, we are
independent and impartial in everything
we do. We are committed to acting with
integrity and objectivity at all times.
Shaping the industry
Our experts are recognised voices in the
industry. Through our IIOC membership,
LRQA regularly participates in all of the
technical committees helping to shape
the future of the worlds leading ISO
standards including ISO 9001 (quality),
ISO 14001 (environmental) and
ISO 45001 (the ISO standard for
occupational health & safety, set to
replace OHSAS 18001).
About us
LRQA is a member of the Lloyds Register
group which provides independent
assurance to companies operating
high-risk capital intensive assets to
enhance the safety of life, property, and
the environment, so helping its clients
ensure safe, responsible, and sustainable
operations.
LRQA is a leading independent
provider of assurance services including
assessment, certification, validation,
verification and training across a broad
spectrum of standards, schemes and
customised assurance programmes. We
are recognised by over 50 accreditation
bodies and deliver our services to clients
in more than 120 countries.
By understanding what really matters
to your organisation and stakeholders,
we help you improve your management
system and business at the same time.

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To find out more and book your place on the Awareness Briefing course,
visit www.lrqa.co.uk/IATF16949, email lrqatraining@lrqa.com or call 0800 092 0447

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Lloyds Register group. Until the release of IATF 16949:2016 by the International Automotive Task Force, this training course will reference the draft standard currently available. Rev. Sep 2016.