CQI-11 Plating System Assessment Internal Auditor Course
Day 1: Introduction and Fundamentals
1. Welcome and Introduction
- Overview of CQI-11 (Plating System Assessment)
- Importance and relevance of CQI-11 in the automotive and plating industries
- Objectives of internal audits for CQI-11 compliance
- Role and responsibilities of internal auditors
2. CQI-11 Standard and Requirements
- Introduction to CQI-11 framework
- Key terms and definitions in plating processes
- Review of CQI-11 requirements and clauses
- Deep dive into critical areas:
Process tables and job audits
Plating process control
Equipment and quality system requirements
3. Audit Planning and Preparation
- Overview of the internal audit process
- Importance of pre-audit preparation
- How to define the audit scope and objectives
- Developing an effective audit plan and checklist
- Group exercise: Preparing for a mock audit
4. Plating Process Overview
- Understanding different types of plating processes
- Critical parameters and controls in plating systems
- Case study on common issues in plating operations
5. Case Study & Group Discussion
- Real-world example of a CQI-11 audit
- Group discussion on key challenges and problem-solving during an audit
Day 2: Audit Execution and Reporting
1. Conducting the Audit
- How to conduct a process audit: key steps and techniques
- Gathering objective evidence through observation and interviews
- Common non-conformities and findings in plating systems
- Group exercise: Simulating a plating process audit (mock audit)
2. Reporting Audit Findings
- How to write an effective audit report
- Documenting non-conformities, observations, and opportunities for improvement
- Corrective action requests and follow-up procedures
- Group exercise: Writing a sample audit report with mock findings
3. Corrective Actions and Follow-Up
- Addressing non-conformities with corrective actions
- Understanding root cause analysis and its importance in corrective actions
- Establishing follow-up mechanisms to verify the effectiveness of corrective actions
- Group discussion: Reviewing case studies on corrective actions
4. Closing the Audit
- Closing the audit with the management team
- Reviewing findings and agreeing on action plans
- Continuous improvement strategies in plating systems
5. Exam and Feedback
- Short exam or quiz to assess understanding
- Group feedback and course conclusion
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CQI-11 Internal Auditor Training Course is designed to help professionals understand and audit plating system processes based on the AIAG CQI-11 Plating System Assessment requirements used in the automotive industry and related manufacturing sectors.
This course is suitable for quality managers, plating engineers, process supervisors, internal auditors, supplier quality professionals and individuals involved in plating operations or automotive special process assessments.
CQI-11 helps organisations improve plating process control, reduce defects, strengthen product quality, ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements and support continual improvement in automotive supply chains.
The training covers CQI-11 requirements, plating process assessments, process tables, audit planning, job audits, nonconformity identification, corrective actions, customer-specific requirements and internal auditing techniques for plating systems.
A Plating System Assessment is a structured evaluation process used to assess whether plating operations are effectively controlled, consistently implemented and capable of meeting automotive customer and quality requirements.
CQI-11 Internal Auditor training helps professionals improve auditing skills, strengthen plating process knowledge, identify process risks, support compliance with AIAG and IATF requirements and enhance product reliability in automotive manufacturing.
Basic knowledge of plating processes, automotive quality systems, IATF 16949 requirements and core quality tools such as FMEA, SPC and MSA is recommended for better understanding of CQI-11 auditing practices.
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