Description

This course presents an excellent tool for organizations dealing with questions regarding the implementation of ISO/TS 16949:2002. This two-day course examines the requirements to gain an understanding of ISO/TS 16949:2002 while also providing a solid understanding of the background and intent that should affect how the Technical Specification is implemented. The training focuses on the role of the automotive process approach and how the approach applies to specific implementation issues that arise during the training. Participants gain understanding and practical insight through hands-on exercises that maximize their experience with the Technical Specification.

Length: 2 days
Prerequisites: None
CEUs: 1.6

Benefits

• Understanding the impact on your organization of a decision to implement an ISO/TS 16949:2002 quality management system.
• Learning how your organization can align with the automotive process approach and use this important methodology to identify customer oriented processes and maximize the benefits of the Technical Specification for your organization.
• Using hands-on experiences that are part of the training to assist each participant to complete a gap analysis for the organization.
• Creating a team of "technical experts" with the knowledge and understanding to deal with issues critical to an organization's successful implementation of ISO/TS 16949:2002.
• Understanding the documentation requirements of ISO/TS 16949:2002.

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 using concepts and materials that are closely related to those used for CB auditor certification.
• Innovative exercises to help you focus on decision-making as it relates to the implementation of ISO/TS 16949:2002.
• Mapping of key processes in relation to the requirements of ISO/TS 16949:2002 to help you establish the specific needs of the organization and actually help streamline implementation.
• Optimize understanding and retention with the Plexus Learning Model:

- Multiple learning channels: lecture, coaching, group activities, innovative learning exercises.
- 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.

Topics Covered

• The automotive process approach and its impact upon your quality management system
• Terminology and exclusion requirements
• A practical application of each clause, how it relates to the intent of the standard, and how it is linked by the process approach
• Linkages to APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC
• Linkages to North American customer requirements
• Connection of key requirements to participants' organizations

Who Should Attend

• Members of the ISO/TS 16949:2002 implementation team
• Steering committee members
• Representatives from key functional groups
• Auditors in need of a review of the Technical Specification

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

• Automotive Process Approach
• The Requirements of ISO/TS 16949:2002
• Linkages to APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC
• Linkages to North American customer requirements

Day 2

• The Requirements of ISO/TS 16949:2002
• Linkages to APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC
• Linkages to North American customer requirements
• Gap Analysis

Course Availability

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