VDA 6.3 - Qualification for Process Auditor

What will I learn?

• Be familiar with the general requirements and fundamental principles of VDA 6.3 (2023)
• Know how to use and perform the risk analysis in a technically correct manner
• Be able to apply the questionnaire in practice using the process elements (P1-P7)
• Know how to identify the relevant risks using the process audit, to point out potentials and ensure a reliable evaluation
• Be able to obtain and explain a comparable result on the basis of the evaluation system and perform process audits both internally and at suppliers' locations independently and in a technically correct manner

Who should attend?

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.

Agenda

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

Requirements

Prerequisites

• 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.

Certificates

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

Note:  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 or attend the VDA 6.3 - Qualification for Process Auditor with Examination course. To sit for the VDA 6.3 Certified Process Auditor exam you must complete VDA Application Form.