CQI 8 : Layered Process Audit Training Course
This course gives you a working understanding of the Layered Process Audit (LPA). By the end of it you will be able to build an LPA that moves your key performance indicators, fine-tune an LPA you already run, and keep the focus where it belongs, on the quality checks that matter most on the shop floor.
A Layered Process Audit is a structured audit system in which different levels of management regularly verify that standardised processes, procedures and controls are actually being followed. The critical success factors for a value-added LPA are top management support, communication of its value to employees, and audits that make a real impact.
Course Objectives
Why Attend This Course
Course Content
How the Programme Unfolds
What Makes an LPA Work
Critical Success Factors
Top Management Support
Leaders take part in the audit layers themselves rather than delegating them.
Communicating the Value
Employees understand why the audit exists and what it is protecting.
Impactful Audits
Checks that surface real findings and move the KPIs that matter.
Note: a Layered Process Audit works only when every layer of management audits at the agreed frequency. The course covers how to set those layers, frequencies and check sheets for your own operation.
Who Should Attend
Is This Training Right for You?
The course suits anyone responsible for making quality improvements, including:
Before You Begin
Recommended Prior Knowledge
Note: the programme builds on that base rather than introducing auditing from the beginning. Participants already running an LPA will get the most out of the fine-tuning and effectiveness review sessions.
Course Details
How the Course Is Delivered
Duration and Delivery
A two-day programme available as a virtual session, a public classroom batch or an in-house delivery at your own site, structured so that participants can take an LPA from design through to management review.
Practical Exposure
The course includes practical LPA implementation exercises, audit simulations, process assessment activities, sample check sheet development and real-world case studies.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Quality Austria Central Asia
Trusted by Industry
Chosen by automotive suppliers and manufacturers across sectors.
Expert Trainers
Trainers with strong automotive quality and auditing expertise.
Case-Based Learning
A practical approach built around real audit scenarios.
Usable Check Sheets
Participants leave with audit material they can apply at their own site.
Globally Connected
Part of the Quality Austria group network with international reach.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The CQI-8 Layered Process Audit Training Course is designed to help professionals understand AIAG CQI-8 requirements and implement effective Layered Process Audits (LPA) to improve process discipline, reduce defects, strengthen quality controls and support continual improvement in manufacturing operations.
This course is suitable for quality managers, manufacturing engineers, production supervisors, internal auditors, process engineers, quality technicians, maintenance teams and professionals involved in process control or automotive quality improvement initiatives.
The training covers LPA fundamentals, audit planning, deployment of layered audits, audit check sheet preparation, shop floor verification methods, process compliance monitoring, KPI integration, audit reporting and top management review processes.
A Layered Process Audit (LPA) is a structured audit system where different levels of management regularly verify whether standardised processes, procedures and controls are being consistently followed on the shop floor to improve operational performance and quality.
CQI-8 helps automotive organisations strengthen process compliance, improve accountability across management levels, reduce scrap and rework, prevent customer complaints and meet OEM-specific quality and audit expectations.
Yes, the course includes practical LPA implementation exercises, audit simulations, process assessment activities, sample check sheet development and real-world case studies to help participants apply CQI-8 concepts effectively.
CQI-8 training helps professionals improve audit skills, strengthen process monitoring capabilities, enhance manufacturing quality performance, reduce operational variation and support career growth in automotive quality and process management roles.
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Talk to our team about the next available batch or in-house delivery for your organisation.
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