VDA 6.3 - Qualification as Process Auditor with Certified Examination

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
• Achieve VDA 6.3 Process Auditor certification through the final exam

Who should attend?

Employees from Quality Management (QM) departments who perform internal process audits in their own organization. Employees from QM departments who perform process audits externally in the supply chain. External auditors deployed as service providers.

Agenda

Days 1-3

• Technical presentations, practical exercises, and case studies to support the transfer of what has been learned into your own working practice. Special emphasis is placed on opportunities to exchange experiences.

Day 4

• Presentation and activities to reinforce knowledge from days 1-3
• Complete a multiple-choice knowledge test.

Day 5

• Complete the certified process auditor oral exam.

Requirements

Prerequisites - This course has multiple requirements

• To register for this course, the applicant must submit the VDA 6.3 Application Form to aiagcertification@aiag.org and a copy of your certificate of qualification of the training "VDA 6.3 - Qualification as Process Auditor". If this is your first time attending this training AIAG understands that you will not have this certificate yet. This is achieved on your 4th day of training.
• Proof of 3-day auditor qualification based on DIN EN ISO 19011
• Proof of knowledge of the Automotive Core Tools. To meet this requirement, you must complete one of the following and provide your supporting documents as proof:
• Successfully complete the Automotive Core Tools for Process and System Auditors (ID 417) course and provide the certificate you receive for the training
• Provide your certificate or attendance/completion for a two-day (at minimum) training about Automotive Core Tools by another training provider (or AIAG) AND successfully pass the online Automotive Core Tools Quiz offered by VDA QMC. Please note that if the Automotive Core Tools Quiz offered by VDA QMC is not passed, then the Automotive Core Tools for Process and System Auditors (ID 417) must be completed.
• Proof of at least 5 years industrial experience including at least two years in quality management in the form of a resume/CV.

Certificates

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

• Please note that after passing the knowledge test you will not be a Certified VDA 6.3 Process Auditor. You must pass the oral exam.

If you pass the certified process auditor oral exam.

•  VDA certificate with a registered number and entry in the VDA QMC database