RABQSA Certified Internal Auditing for ISO 9001:2000 with Emphasis on ISO/TS 16949 - Meets OEM Customer Specific Requirements

Course 0134 - 3 Days - 2.1 CEUs

$1095 USD
$985 USD with 30-Day Prepay Savings
$547 USD for Third Attendee
$492 USD for Third Attendee with 30-Day Prepay Savings
Save 10% to 30% in our Customer Rewards Program


Designed for Those New to Auditing

Special note: This course meets all OEM Customer Specific requirements for Internal Auditor Training.

"Our instructor moved the class. Each exercise was very interesting. We were never bored! I personally have a greatly enhanced understanding of the audit process and the thought process behind it."

--Carol J. Frazee, Senior International Customer Service Represenative, Timken Corporation

"This auditor course taught interpersonal skills which will help me interact and be flexible with team members. This course taught me how to identify / evaluate nonconformities. This course was interesting and I gained a lot of knowledge. The instructor was enthusiastic and informative."

--Shateka Beacher, Specialist, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC

"Great overview of ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 9001, and how to evaluate a company's compliance to it. good explanation of relationships between ISO/TS and company standards. Good training (very methodical) of how to audit, find nonconformances, and follow-up. 3 days is perfect."

--Megan McDonald, Senior Engineer, NGK Spark Plug USA Inc

Key Session Topics

• Review of ISO/TS 16949 Quality Management System criteria
• Customer oriented processes (COPs) and discussion of the automotive process approach
• Relationship of the core quality tools (FMEA, PPAP, MSA, APQP, SPC) to ISO/TS 16949:2002
• Coordinating an effective process-based audit program
• Developing effective process-based auditing techniques
• Development of process-based checklists
• Practicing process-based auditing skills in interactive workshops
• Evaluating the significance of audit findings and their impact on business performance and customer satisfaction
• Development of communication skills and techniques necessary for the presentation of audit findings
• Developing, implementing and verification of corrective actions
• Auditing continual improvement programs and business objectives

Dates, Locations, and Registration  

How to Register

You can register for a course in either of two easy ways:

• Call us at (800)374-3818.
• Click on a date in the table below and complete the online registration form.

Register online or call 800-374-3818.

5/19/2008 - 5/21/2008 Nashville, TN Willis Conference Center

Daily Promo 6/24/2008 - 6/26/2008 Chicago, IL AMA Chicago Executive Conference Center

7/23/2008 - 7/25/2008 Nashville, TN Willis Conference Center

9/17/2008 - 9/19/2008 Atlanta, GA AMA Atlanta Executive Conference Center

10/22/2008 - 10/24/2008 Southfield, MI Detroit Marriott Southfield

12/17/2008 - 12/19/2008 Atlanta, GA AMA Atlanta Executive Conference Center

If you have questions about this course, submit a Course Information Request or call us at 1-800-374-3818. To learn about the savings and instructional benefits of training five or more participants at your location, submit an On-Site Quote Request or call us at 1-800-374-3818. To learn how you can save 10% - 30% on course registrations with SAI Global as your preferred training provider, submit a Customer Rewards Request or call us at 1-800-374-3818.

Course Objectives
This 3-day course is designed for those who are new to auditing and to ISO/TS 16949 requirements. Attendees of this course will learn to audit to the requirements of ISO/TS 16949 using process-based auditing techniques. Interactive workshops, simulated audits, tutorials and case studies are used to develop practical audit skills, improve evaluation and communication skills, refine reporting skills and sharpen your ability to implement corrective action programs. Attendees will also gain an understanding of customer oriented processes (COPs), as well as the Customer-specific requirements defined by the OEM’s. This course includes continuous assessment of attendee understanding and an exam on the final day.

This course utilizes ISO/TS 16949:2002 as the reference standard for quality management system requirements.

Who Should Attend

• Quality professionals
• Management representatives
• Line managers
• Individuals responsible for helping their company attain or retain ISO/TS 16949 registration
• Management personnel seeking to get more value out of their internal audit system

Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites for this course.

Certification
This course is certified by RABQSA International, and meets the training portion of the requirements for certification of individual QMS Internal Auditors.

Please click here to visit the RABQSA Web site for further details about the RABQSA auditor certification process.

Special Note: This course meets all OEM Customer Specific requirements for Internal Auditor Training.

If you have any further questions regarding accreditation, please call us at 1-800-374-3818.



What's Included in the Price
The course price includes:

• breakfast, lunch, and refreshments each course day -- special dietary needs are no problem
• a student manual developed by experienced instructional designers
• a copy of the standard (where applicable)
• forms, templates, and worksheets for use back at the workplace (for auditing and other applicable courses)
• certificates upon completion of course requirements

Hotels:
Although hotel reservations and accommodations are not included in the course price, we do secure discounted room rates for most of our courses.

Training at Your Location:
Please contact us at 1-800-374-3818 for information about on-site pricing.


Support from Registration through Certificate of Completion
At every step of the public course process, the SAI Global Customer Relations team is singularly committed to providing an unparalleled level of support so you can focus on the learning event instead of on preparations and logistics.

1. Once you register for a course by phone, by fax, or online, we send you a registration confirmation e-mail.
2. Approximately 3 weeks prior to the course, or if you register closer to the start date, we mail and/or e-mail you precourse materials, if applicable.
3. If any changes to course/hotel location occur, we contact you immediately.
4. Approximately 2 weeks prior to the course start date, we e-mail you a course reminder to confirm your attendance.
5. For the course itself, we provide everything you need to facilitate your learning experience.
6. At the conclusion of the course, the instructor submits test scores (where applicable) and other necessary paperwork to the home office for processing.
7. You receive a certificate of completion and confirmation of continuing education units (CEUs) earned.