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Process & Layered Process Audit (LPA)

Turn the process approach and layered process auditing into a practical routine that catches drift before it becomes a defect.

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

Supervisors, engineers, team leaders and auditors on the production floor.

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

  • The process approach and turtle diagrams
  • What layered process auditing is and why it works
  • Designing LPA checklists for critical characteristics
  • Setting a schedule across supervisor, manager and director layers
  • Recording results, escalation and closing gaps quickly
  • Using LPA data in management review
What you will be able to do

Outcomes

  • Draw a turtle diagram for a process
  • Build a short, high-value LPA checklist
  • Set up a realistic LPA schedule and escalation route
  • Use findings to prevent defects instead of just recording them

Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites. Suitable for people new to auditing.

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

Common questions

About this course

Is LPA required by IATF 16949?

IATF 16949 does not name LPA, but many customers require or expect it through their customer-specific requirements. Check yours, and we can help you set it up.

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. This is a Control Edge course. If you need a course registered with a particular body for personal certification, tell us before booking.

Related: internal and supplier audits, IATF 16949 consultancy.

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