Auditor Training Organisations (IAF AQMS)
Membership pathway for organisations that design and deliver auditor training aligned to Automotive Quality Management System (AQMS) expectations, with recognition outcomes available only after committee review and IAQC oversight.
Scope of membership for auditor training organisations
Auditor Training Organisations within the IAF academic-research membership service support consistent auditor competence by providing structured learning, assessment, and maintenance activities for AQMS-related auditing roles. This membership area is intended for training providers and qualification bodies that operate defined governance, impartiality, and quality controls for their training and evaluation processes.
IAF is a membership-based federation and does not act as a regulator. Any IAF recognition or listing is available only after membership is in place and the organisation’s documentation and practices have been reviewed through the relevant committee process under IAQC (International Automotive Quality Council) oversight.
What IAF reviews for AQMS auditor training providers
The review focus is on how training is designed, delivered, assessed, and maintained over time, including how the organisation demonstrates impartiality, competence management, and control of outsourced activities.
Programme design and learning outcomes
Defined syllabus, learning objectives, and role-based outcomes for AQMS auditing, including prerequisites, course duration, and evidence that content is maintained and version-controlled.
Assessment and examination controls
Transparent assessment methods (written, practical, and/or oral), scoring rules, retake policies, exam security, identity verification, and records that support traceability of results.
Trainer competence and impartiality
Criteria for trainer selection, competence evaluation, calibration, and ongoing monitoring, including safeguards to manage conflicts of interest and ensure consistent delivery across instructors.
Governance, complaints, and continuous improvement
Documented governance for decisions affecting certification/qualification outcomes, plus processes for complaints, appeals, corrective actions, internal review, and controlled use of any IAF-related statements after recognition.
Recognition outcomes and how they are used
Where applicable, IAF recognition outcomes for auditor training organisations are intended to support comparability of competence and training quality across the membership community. Recognition is not automatic and is not a legal authorisation; it is a membership-based outcome that may include conditions, scope limitations, and periodic review expectations.
Members are expected to use recognition statements accurately and within the approved scope, maintain auditable records, and notify IAF of material changes (e.g., ownership, governance, key personnel, exam controls, or major curriculum revisions) so that committee review can confirm continued alignment.
Governance connection: committee review with IAQC oversight
For Auditor Training Organisations (IAF AQMS), recognition or listing is considered only after membership is established and supporting materials are reviewed through the relevant IAF committee process. IAQC oversight provides consistency in evaluation criteria, decision controls, and ongoing monitoring expectations across the academic-research membership service.
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