In order to ensure a high initial quality of audit activities in the companies and the entire supply chain, appropriate competence in the use of the respective methods is required. The efficient approach during the audits is an important success factor. This training will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in performing typical audit situations within the area of Automotive Core Tools.

• You will be familiar with the individual core tools that are relevant for the German automotive industry (RGA/APQP, VDA 2/PPAP, FMEA, VDA 5/MSA, Cmk/PpK/CpK/SPC and 8D) and be able to use them accordingly.
• You will be able to handle typical audit situations in the context of quality methods efficiently and in a technically correct manner.
• You will know how to approach audit situations accordingly.
• You will be able to evaluate the application of the respective methods in a technically correct manner.
• You will be able to correctly evaluate typical situations on a case-specific basis.

The focus of the training is on practical application. Technical input on the individual core tools alternates with work assignments, individual exercises and group work on typical examples.

• (Prospective) VDA 6.3 process auditors
• (Prospective) IATF system auditors
• VDA 6.3 process auditors who would like to apply for an extension

Participation in this training requires good knowledge of the Automotive Core Tools. Participants can see which tools are included in the training in the following list of quality methods. In preparation for the training, it is recommended to refresh the expertise with appropriate sources, if necessary:

After passing the knowledge test (Single-Choice-Test), you will receive a certificate of qualification.

VDA Volume 6.3 (included in the fee for face-to-face training)

For the current edition of the VDA 6.3 process audit, a new evaluation and documentation tool has been developed as a web application. Users can obtain the VDA 6.3 Analysis Tool from the VDA QMC web shop: www.webshop.vda.de/qmc

After passing the knowledge test (Single-Choice-Test), you will receive a certificate of qualification.