Course Code: vda
Duration: 14 hours
Prerequisites:
  • Experience working in manufacturing and automotive industries

Audience

  • Internal auditors
  • Process owners
  • Manufacturing professionals
  • Quality assurance engineers
Overview:

VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie) 6.3 is a process-based audit standard and quality management system certification for product development and manufacturing in the automotive industry.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at quality and manufacturing professionals who wish to implement VDA 6.3 standards in their organization and prepare for the certification examination.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the requirements and processes of the VDA 6.3 German automotive audit methodology in depth.
  • Learn how to plan, conduct, and report internal audits and evaluation based on the VDA 6.3 requirements.
  • Meet the requirements for VDA 6.3 German automotive industry certification and audit standards.
  • Apply the VDA 6.3 questionnaire and audit scoring.
  • Know the key processes for effective, efficient, and VDA 6.3 compliant product development.
  • Prepare for VDA 6.3 examination.

Format of the Course

  • Interactive lecture and discussion.
  • Lots of exercises and practice.
  • Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

  • To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline:

Introduction

Overview of the VDA 6.3 Process Audit Standards

Differences between IATF 16949: 2016 and VDA 6.1

Product Suitability Assessment

Preparing an Automotive Quality Management System (AQMS)

Planning and Conducting an Internal Process Audit

Risks Assessment in the Supply Chain

Quality Assurance Measures

Case Studies and Practical Examples

VDA 6.3 Assessment Tool and Documentation

VDA 6.3 Audit Scoring and Questionnare

VDA 6.3 Qualifications and Certification

Summary and Next Steps