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Core Tools for Auditors

Auditing the core tools: what good looks like, the objective evidence to ask for and the common weaknesses to probe.

Last updated: 7 October 2026

Duration

1 day

Price

Quoted after a short call, based on group size, location and tailoring.

Who it is for

Internal and supplier auditors who audit APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC.

How it is delivered

Instructor-led on your site, live online or blended, scheduled around production and tailored to your parts and processes.

What is covered

Course content

  • What an auditor should expect from APQP and control plans
  • Checking FMEA quality: linkage, ratings and actions
  • Verifying PPAP packages and the evidence behind them
  • Reviewing MSA studies and SPC data
  • Typical weaknesses and how to probe them
  • Raising findings against core-tool requirements
What you will be able to do

Outcomes

  • Audit each core tool with confidence and consistency
  • Ask the questions that expose weak or paper-only documents
  • Judge whether the tools are actually used on the line
  • Write findings that lead to real improvement

Prerequisites: Experience as an internal or supplier auditor is recommended.

What you receive: a certificate of attendance and course materials.

Common questions

About this course

Is this for supplier audits as well?

Yes. The same questions apply to second-party supplier audits, and the course covers how to adapt them.

Can this course be delivered at our site?

Yes. Courses can run on your premises, live online or as a blend, scheduled around production, with examples built around your own products and processes.

How much does it cost?

We quote this course after a short call, based on group size, location and how much tailoring you need. You will have a clear price with no hidden fees before anything is agreed.

What do delegates receive at the end?

Delegates receive a certificate of attendance and the course materials, which can be used to evidence competence in audits.

Related: internal and supplier audits, core tools reference.

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