VDA6.3 At a Glance (ID380)

VDA Volume 6.3 is a key component of quality management in the automotive industry. It serves as a reference manual for the implementation of process audits along the entire supply chain and helps companies to ensure and continuously improve the quality capability of their processes. This standard is therefore an essential tool that enables companies to meet the high quality requirements of customers worldwide.

• People wishing to acquire a basic understanding of VDA Volume 6.3.
• People considering the VDA 6.3:2023 process auditor qualification.
• Managers wishing to know how suitable this standard is for their company.

No previous knowledge of VDA6.3 is required but a basic understanding of quality management systems would be beneficial.

This training will provide delegates with a compact overview of the contents, objectives and application of VDA Volume 6.3. It covers the following topics:

• Introduction to quality management & VDA 6.3: Overview of quality management in the automotive industry, significance and objectives of process audit standard VDA 6.3.
• Structure of VDA Volume 6.3: Insight into the individual contents and sections with a focus on the requirements and implementation of the VDA guidelines.
• Areas of application: Examples for the application of VDA 6.3 along the supply chain, from development to series production, from purchasing to after sales.
• Introductory insights into audit implementation: Typical questions and approaches in process audits.

• To develop an understanding of the significance of VDA 6.3 in an organisation.
• To acquire basic knowledge of the structure and application of VDA 6.3.
• To gain some introductory practical experience and insights with exercises from “VDA 6.3:2023 – Process Auditor – Qualification”.
• Decision-making instruments for managers and staff, to the extent that the standard is relevant for their organisation.

At the end of the training, you will receive a VDA QMC certificate of attendance