The certificate awarded to you upon passing the examination for certified 1st/2nd-party Auditor IATF 16949 is issued exclusively by the IATF member VDA QMC or by one of our approved licensed partners.
The certificate confirms that you are able to perform independently IATF system audits internally and at the site of your suppliers.
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Admission to the examination is only granted after successful review of the application.
The exam includes:
- written exam with 40 questions (60 minutes)
- oral exam consisting of preparation phase (30 minutes) and interview (20 minutes)
For preparation, the training material handed out during VDA trainings (incl. standards) are admitted and must be brought along on the examination day.
After passing the examination, you will receive a certificate with a registered number. The certificate is valid for 3 years.
You would like to have an in-house training at your company? To be able to send you a non-binding, free offer we need the following information: