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VDA 6.3 Qualification for Certified Process Auditor (ID 315) with Examination (ID 353)
VDA 6.3 Qualification for Certified Process Auditor training uses the process approach and the respective customer-specific requirements. The course will teach you the basics of 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.
Certified VDA 6.3 auditors are able to conduct process audits independently internally and at the site of their suppliers. The examination and the accompanying certificate independently confirm their current and valid qualification in order to meet customer or supplier requirements regarding their auditor competence.
Quality Management personnel tasked with conducting audits in their own organisation (internal) or in the supply chain (external). This training also addresses external auditors assigned as service providers.
This is the full four day course plus one day examination. Upon successful completion of this course and the exam, and in conjunction with VDAs prerequisites, this course leads to certification and database entry for VDA Certified Process Auditor.
If you only need to conduct internal or supplier audits you may not need examination day and could choose VDA 6.3 Qualification for Process Auditor (ID315) (training without examination), which provides qualification rather than certification.When taking this decision please check with respective Customer Specific Requirements, your organisations Quality Management System processes and other applicable to your situation requirements.
Admission to the examination is only granted after successful review of the application.
Evidence must be provided of:
• at least three day auditor qualification on the basis of ISO 19011 (e. g., VDA 6.3 Qualification for Process Auditor)
• and of at least five years’ industrial experience, of which at least two years in quality management.
• Evidence of knowledge of the Automotive Core Tools must be provided.
Training “Automotive Core Tools for System and Process Auditors” (ID 417) and the VDA qualification “Automotive Core Tools Professional” (ID 415, 416 and 450) are recognized.
Alternatively, evidence of a minimum two-day training about Automotive Core Tools by another training provider as well as the passing of an Automotive Core Tools online quiz is required.
After passing the written and oral examination, participants will receive a VDA certificate with a registered number and the respective entry into the VDA QMC database along with their auditor card. Please allow up to six weeks for the Certificate and Auditor Card to arrive.
Supplementary Material:
VDA Volume 6.3 - Industry Forum stocks a number of VDA publications which can be found here: https://industryforum.co.uk/product-category/vda-books-standards-and-publications/
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 via the VDA QMC webshop: www.webshop.vda.de/qmc
The VDA6.3 process audit is an effective procedure for assessing processes in connection with planning and manufacturing of a product. These audits are usually conducted within the organisation or with suppliers prior to series release, but also form a valuable contribution for process optimisation with already existing manufacturing lines. Additionally, potential analysis – as part of VDA 6.3 – also constitutes a tried and tested method to
select new suppliers.
The third and complete revision of the VDA standard in 2016 had the main objective of simplifying and unifying the standard to give it a more practical and international orientation. With these new advantages, the worldwide importance of VDA 6.3 has increased.
This process audit standard can now also be applied to other sectors such as mechanical engineering and wind power.
To conduct VDA 6.3 process audits, comprehensive knowledge, experience and competence is necessary. Thus, the qualification of relevant personnel is indispensable. In our VDA 6.3 trainings the participants acquire the necessary background knowledge and understanding for process audit procedures.
We have been delivering significant and measurable performance improvements for leading global manufacturers for more than 25 years and believe there is no one size fits all approach to driving competitiveness across the industry. Toyota, Rolls Royce and Electrolux are among the brands who have tapped into our expertise to ensure they remain on top in their own fiercely competitive markets.
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:
Leading Expertise We don’t employ “trainers”, rather a team of experienced industry experts who are able to apply their knowledge to your business
Proven Capability We have been helping organisations like yours for over 25 years to deliver and maintain sustainable improvement
Attainable Results We know what’s possible and how to help you achieve it by utilising our tried and tested techniques for long term success
Robust Execution We believe that training should be through a ‘learn by doing’ approach with coaching and mentoring wherever possible
Industry Forum helps major global manufacturers understand, optimise and improve both manufacturing capability and business performance. Over 250 organisations in 30 countries trust Industry Forum to deliver and maintain sustainable improvement.
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