Mandatory external training

Answer:

The standard does not require external training for internal auditors or certifications. All the standard requires is for training to be conducted by competent trainer and for organization to maintain records on the trainer competency.

The trainer competency can be demonstrated either through various relevant certificates the trainer possesses, or by work experience that qualifies the trainer to perform the training.

For more information, see: Requirements for competence of IATF 16949 internal audi tors https://advisera.com/16949academy/blog/2017/10/19/requirements-for-competence-of-iatf-16949-internal-auditors/