Implementation of the VDA standard of Maturity Level Assurance for New Parts aims to attain sustainable improvement of the quality of supplied parts. With this method, a process accompanying assurance of product maturity is achieved at the start of production: projects are segmented, assessed early on and corrected. Furthermore, a unified concept is provided for cooperation and communication in complex product engineering projects involving many participants in the supply chain. In the training, you will ac

The VDA 6.3 process audit is an effective procedure for assessing processes in connection with planning and manufacturing of a product.

This course fully covers the syllabus and qualification requirements for PPAP Co-ordinators or CARe’s as defined by AESQ Reference Manual RM13145. The course draws from AS13100 sections B and C and follows the APQP/PPAP model as defined within AS9145 and AESQ RM13145. As well as face to face training in Birmingham, UK, we also deliver this course for different timezones throughout the year virtually, please refer to the timezone section below for the latest schedule.

This 5 day AS9145 Practitioner course will provide all delegates with an in-depth understanding at practitioner level of the AS9145 standard. It will provide all delegates with an in-depth understanding of the advantages and expected benefits of using the APQP and PPAP processes from planning, product design and development through to process design, validation and on-going production.

This course will provide all delegates with an awareness of the advantages and expected benefits of using the APQP and PPAP processes from planning, product design and development through to process design, validation and on-going production.

VDA 19.1 training (often titled "Skilled Assistant for Technical Cleanliness") covers the inspection, extraction, and analysis of particulate contamination on functional automotive components according to VDA Volume 19.1 and ISO 16232 standards.

VDA 19.1 training (often titled "Skilled Assistant for Technical Cleanliness") covers the inspection, extraction, and analysis of particulate contamination on functional automotive components according to VDA Volume 19.1 and ISO 16232 standards.

This course develops the skills to plan, conduct and report internal audits for any management system. Through modules, group exercises and open discussion, the course combines audit theory with practical application. The course is based on ISO19011:2026 Guideline for Auditing Management Systems.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Production Part Approval Process, (PPAP), is a method of demonstrating a product or process is production ready. The method was developed by the North American Automotive Industry and is now widely used in many industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and mobile power generation.

How robust is your PFMEA? The Reverse FMEA process aims to identify and validate all potential failure modes and the controls in either a Process FMEA or a Machinery FMEA. It focuses initially on critical processes first (complaints, high risk) but can be expanded to cover all process steps. This leads to a better understanding of new projects, major changes, poka-yoke and mistake proofing devices. It also attempts to purposefully generate new defects and challenge existing understanding.

In this two-day training, you will learn how to implement measures for a successful TISAX assessment in your own company using some central VDA ISA requirements as examples. You will also receive an overview of the structure and content of the requirements catalogue.

VDA 19.1 training (often titled "Skilled Assistant for Technical Cleanliness") covers the inspection, extraction, and analysis of particulate contamination on functional automotive components according to VDA Volume 19.1 and ISO 16232 standards.

VDA 19.1 training (often titled "Skilled Assistant for Technical Cleanliness") covers the inspection, extraction, and analysis of particulate contamination on functional automotive components according to VDA Volume 19.1 and ISO 16232 standards.