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VDA 6.3 - Qualification for Process Auditor


Using the process approach and the respective customer-specific requirements, this 4-day training teaches you the basics for VDA 6.3 process auditors. The introduction to the basics of process auditing includes general requirements, methods, principles, assessment scheme and risk analysis. Furthermore, the underlying questionnaire is explained according to the assigned process elements, so that through the process audit you can identify the respective risks and potentials along the supply chain.

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Course Information

This 4-day training provides you with the basics for performing process audits according to VDA 6.3 (2023), considering the process-oriented approach and customer specific requirements for comprehensive application in the automotive industry.

The training alternates between technical presentations, practical exercises, and case studies to support the transfer of what has been learned into your own working practice. Special emphasis is placed on opportunities to exchange experiences.

Targeted Qualification - Supplier Auditor or Certified Process Auditor:

  • Excellent knowledge of quality tools and methods (e.g., SPC, VDA Volume 5/MSA, FMEA, VDA MLA/APQP, VDA Volume 2/PPAP, 8D Method)
  • If required, knowledge regarding software development processes and methods
  • Auditor qualifications (conversation management, conflict management, audit procedure)
  • Knowledge of the relevant customer-specific requirements
  • Knowledge of the relevant management system requirements (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA 6.1)
  • Product and process-specific knowledge regarding the technology to be audited
  • A minimum of 5 years' professional experience, including at least 2 years' experience in quality-related fields of activity.

QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE

After passing the knowledge test (multiple choice) you will receive a VDA 6.3 (2023) Certificate of Qualification

Please understand after attending this course you will not be a Certified VDA 6.3 Process Auditor. To satisfy that requirement, you will need to sit for the VDA 6.3 - Examination for Certified Process Auditor (1-day) or attend the VDA 6.3 - Qualification for Process Auditor with Examination (5-day) course. To sit for the VDA 6.3 Certified Process Auditor exam you must complete (VDA Application Form).

Course Material: VDA Volume 6.3. 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

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This training is intended for internal auditors from QM departments conducting audits within their organization, external auditors assessing processes in the supply chain, and service providers performing audits on behalf of others.

Day 1: Introduction & Fundamentals

  • Overview of VDA 6.3 (2023) and its general requirements
  •  Fundamental principles of process auditing
  •  Roles and responsibilities of process auditors


Day 2: Risk Analysis

  • Conducting technically sound risk analysis
  • Integrating customer-specific requirements into the audit process


Day 3: Practical Application of the Questionnaire

  • Applying the VDA 6.3 questionnaire using process elements (P1-P7)
  • Understanding process element interactions
  • Hands-on exercises with real-world scenarios


Day 4: Audit Execution & Evaluation

  •  Identifying risks and improvement opportunities through audits
  • Using the evaluation system to ensure consistent, comparable results
  • Performing internal and supplier audits independently and correctly
  • Final Q&A and wrap-up

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