VDA 6.3 – Workshop for Certified Process Auditors (ID 341)

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Please note: This course replaces VDA 6.3 - Competence Training for Certified Process Auditors (ID 341) which has now been withdrawn by VDA.


Course Overview: 

The VDA 6.3 process audit is an effective procedure for assessing processes in connection with planning and manufacturing of a product. In order to conduct VDA 6.3 process audits, comprehensive knowledge, experience and competence is necessary. Thus, the qualification of relevant personnel is indispensable. After successful completion of the qualification for VDA 6.3 process auditor, the question arises of continuous further development: Again and again, while conducting audits in practice, auditors will encounter situations in which handling or appropriately assessing requirements leads to uncertainties. This training offers the chance to discuss such situations in everyday audit practice with the participants and an expert, and to determine the appropriateness and application of requirements and assessments.


Who Should Attend: 

This training is for certified process auditors VDA 6.3 (2016), who cannot prove the required number of process audits for the extension of their auditor qualification.

Prerequisites: 

This workshop is aimed at already certified Process Auditors VDA 6.3 (2016). It is therefore necessary that the participants have a comprehensive knowledge of the VDA 6.3 questionnaire and the evaluation-relevant requirements.

Certification: 

At the end of this workshop delegates will received a VDA certificate of attendance.

Please note: this course doesn't automatically renew your VDA 6.3 Certification.  An application form must be completed with supporting evidence and submitted to Industry Forum.  The cost to renew your certification is £150 + VAT.

Please contact Industry Forum for the application form.

Benefits & Learning Objectives: 

In this one-day workshop, participants will have the opportunity to strengthen their process auditor skills, share their day-to-day experience, and develop their user skills. The participants thus increase their security in the application of process audits and receive suggestions for the development of their auditor competence.

Topics Covered: 

The workshop focuses on practical application of the process audit as a tool for analysing weaknesses in combination with risk assessments and as a basis for improvement measures. The theoretical part focuses on the subjects of audit preparation and audit planning as well as evaluation. The application of the VDA 6.3 Analysis Tool will also be discussed. In the practical part, the audit preparation, audit planning, the execution of process audits with final evaluation and the presentation of results (final discussion) are trained in role plays and according to given scenarios.

Why Choose SMMT QMD: 

In order to strengthen the services we provide to the UK's automotive quality management specialists and further underpin the competitiveness of UK manufacturers, SMMT Industry Forum has created SMMT QMD, its new Quality Management Division.

SMMT QMD was launched at the inaugural Automotive Quality Management Systems Conference in Birmingham in November 2018 and aims to ensure that the UK automotive industry plays an active role in the development and governance of national and international automotive standards.

SMMT QMD will provide a community of practice to directly support UK quality professionals, ensuring standards are effectively implemented and improving competitive performance. As such, SMMT QMD will now provide the following services:

  • An industry association for quality managers
  • Training, professional development and resources
  • Publications
  • Practical help and support

Course Booking Details: 

Date & Time Company Venue Cost Availability Take Action
06/06/2024 - 06/06/2024
08:30 - 16:30
SMMT Industry Forum Virtual (UK time), United Kingdom £549 Spaces Available Book

Further information

SMMT QMD is the Automotive Quality Management Division of SMMT Industry Forum.

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