IATF 16949 in the Laboratory –
Requirements and Practical Implementation

Module 1. The laboratory in the IATF 16949 quality management system
• The role of the laboratory in ensuring product and process conformity;
• Links between the laboratory, production, quality, product development and complaints;
• IATF 16949 requirements for monitoring and measuring resources;
Module 2. Requirements for internal and external laboratories
• The scope of IATF 16949 laboratory requirements;
• Competence requirements for internal laboratories;
• Selection, qualification and control of external laboratories;
Module 3. Competence of laboratory personnel
• Defining competence, training and evaluating effectiveness;
• Authorisation to perform tests, measurements and result interpretation;
• Awareness of the impact of laboratory errors on product quality;
Module 4. Control of measuring and test equipment
• Identification, calibration, verification and maintenance of equipment;
• Equipment status and control of unsuitable equipment;
• Ensuring measurement traceability and control of records;
Module 5. Test methods, instructions and validation
• Control of test methods and laboratory instructions;
• Method validation and confirmation of fitness for purpose;
• Responding to changes in methods, equipment and test conditions;
Module 6. MSA, test results and data reliability
• The role of MSA in evaluating measurement systems;
• Repeatability, reproducibility, bias and stability;
• Analysing results, identifying trends and managing data;
Module 7. Laboratory nonconformities and corrective actions
• Identifying nonconforming results and measurement errors;
• Evaluating the impact on the product, process and quality decisions;
• Root cause analysis, corrective actions and effectiveness verification;
Module 8. Laboratory readiness for an IATF 16949 audit
• Typical audit questions and expected evidence of conformity;
• Preparing personnel, records and equipment for the audit;
• Using audit results for continual improvement of the laboratory;

NOTE: The training is adjusted to the new ISO 9001:2026 requirements!