IATF Internal audit competency

Answer:
Internal audit can be done with internal audit certificate, that certificate is proof of competence for a person to conduct an internal audit.

2. Where could I find info on this matter?

Answer:
Internal audit against requirements of IATF 16949 must be performed by a competent person as defined in chapter 7, 7.2.3 Internal auditor competency. Based on it organization shall retain documented information to demonstrate the trainer's competency with these requirements.
Maintenance and improvement must be verified by:
• Minimum number of audits per year – as defined by the organization
• Maintaining knowledge of the relevant requirements (technology, standards, methods, customer-specific requirements)
So, if internal auditor left the company and wants to do the internal audit as an external party, he can do it if he can prove that he has the minimum number of audits and maintaining knowledge of relevant requirements (especially customer-specific requirements)

Please look at our article on this topic: Requirements for the competence of IATF 16949 internal auditors: https://advisera.com/16949academy/blog/2017/10/19/requirements-for-competence-of-iatf-16949-internal-auditors/

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