Upcoming Events

Mon 7 Sep 2026 - Fri 11 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (5 days)

This participative course is made up of a number of modules supported by group exercises and open discussion. Delegates are evaluated through a proctored knowledge and application exam at the end of the course. The practical emphasis of this course and high tutor to delegate contact provides a unique opportunity for a substantial degree of individual guidance and training.

Tue 8 Sep 2026 - Wed 9 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (2 days)

Consistently IATF highlights Problem Solving as the most common nonconformity. There are plenty of steps your organisation can take to enhance its problem-solving capabilities and in an IATF 16949-compliant manner.

Tue 8 Sep 2026 - Wed 9 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (2 days)

The 8 Disciplines (8D) Problem Solving methodology is a globally recognised, structured approach to identifying, correcting, and preventing recurring problems. Originating in the automotive sector and now widely used across multiple industries, 8D is a powerful tool for quality improvement and root cause analysis.

Mon 14 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)

APQP and Control Plan is module one of the Core Tools Certification Training programme. This module can be completed as a standalone course or as part of the full Core Tools Certification Training.

Mon 14 Sep 2026 - Fri 18 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (5 days)

This 5-day Core Tools Certification Training covers APQP, Control Plan, FMEA, SPC, MSA and PPAP using a "learn by doing" approach. Short teach points are followed by practical case studies and exercises. Delegates who pass the knowledge and application exam receive Core Tools Certification. We are one of the few programmes in the UK to offer this level of accreditation, and the only provider to offer Core Tools Certification underwritten by the UK IATF Oversight Office.

Mon 14 Sep 2026 - Thu 17 Sep 2026

09:00 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (4 days)

This training provides you with the basics for performing process audits according to VDA 6.3.

Mon 14 Sep 2026 - Fri 18 Sep 2026

09:00 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (5 days)

This training provides you with the basics for performing process audits according to VDA 6.3, considering the process-oriented approach and customer-specific requirements for comprehensive application in the automotive industry.

Tue 15 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, (FMEA), is an analytical method to ensure potential problems have been considered, assessed for risk and actioned as part of both product and process design. It provides a record of an organisations collective knowledge about products and processes. It is widely used in many industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and mobile power generation. This course is based on the AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook.

Wed 16 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)

Statistical Process Control, (SPC), is a method for gaining an understanding of the types of variation within a process and hence guide actions to either control or reduce this variation. It is used in many industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and mobile power generation.

Thu 17 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)

Measurement System Analysis, (MSA), is a method for gaining an understanding of the variation present in measuring systems. It is now widely used in many industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and mobile power generation, when a high level of confidence is required for the measurement of product characteristics.

Tue 22 Sep 2026 - Thu 24 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (3 days)

The Team Leader Essentials programme is a unique hands-on approach to leadership training within a manufacturing operations environment.

Wed 23 Sep 2026 - Thu 24 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (2 days)

MSA is used when an understanding of measurement system variability is required. MSA studies will decompose measurement system variability into equipment, operator and part variation. It is often mandated by aerospace and other engineering primary manufacturers as a specific requirement on their suppliers to give them confidence in the measurements that are being taken and reported by the supplier.

Wed 30 Sep 2026 - Thu 1 Oct 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (2 days)

This course develops the skills to plan, conduct and report internal audits against IATF 16949:2016. Through modules, group exercises and open discussion, the course combines audit theory with practical application. Delegates receive an IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor certificate underwritten by the UK IATF Oversight Office, plus a copy of the Technical Specification standard.

Mon 12 Oct 2026 - Tue 13 Oct 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (2 days)

This course will help auditors develop relevant skills in judgment, decision making, audit planning, audit non-conformity writing and subsequent close out related to the aerospace AS 9100 QMS standard, with supplemental requirements required by the Aero Engine Manufacturers (AESQ) standard AS13100. This course covers best practice audit techniques as defined by AESQ RM13005. Internal auditing and familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 would be beneficial but not a necessity.

Tue 13 Oct 2026 - Fri 16 Oct 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (4 days)

The Manufacturing Manager Training programme is aimed for practising or aspiring managers within a manufacturing operations environment. This is an intense and advanced level of management training to support the development of their knowledge and skills to manage operational activities.

Tue 3 Nov 2026 - Wed 4 Nov 2026

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (2 days)

This course covers the training syllabus requirements of AS13100 and AESQ Reference Manual RM13000 8D Problem Solving. The AESQ Reference Manual RM13000 mandates the use of the Eight Disciplines (8D) approach to structured problem solving to provide a repeatable structured approach irrespective of customer.

Tue 3 Nov 2026 - Wed 4 Nov 2026

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (2 days)

The 8 Disciplines (8D) Problem Solving methodology is a globally recognised, structured approach to identifying, correcting, and preventing recurring problems. Originating in the automotive sector and now widely used across multiple industries, 8D is a powerful tool for quality improvement and root cause analysis.

Mon 9 Nov 2026 - Thu 12 Nov 2026

09:00 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (4 days)

This training provides you with the basics for performing process audits according to VDA 6.3.

Mon 9 Nov 2026 - Fri 13 Nov 2026

09:00 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (5 days)

This training provides you with the basics for performing process audits according to VDA 6.3, considering the process-oriented approach and customer-specific requirements for comprehensive application in the automotive industry.

Mon 23 Nov 2026

08:30 AM GMT - 04:30 PM GMT (1 day)

APQP and Control Plan is module one of the Core Tools Certification Training programme. This module can be completed as a standalone course or as part of the full Core Tools Certification Training.