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ENCONA bietet VDA QMC Seminare und professionelle Schulungen für Unternehmen und Mitarbeiter in Deutschland, Südafrika, den Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika und Taiwan an. Seit 1997 verfügen die deutschen Automobilhersteller und ihre Zulieferer über das Qualitäts Management Center (QMC). Aufgabe des QMC im VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie) ist es, die Qualität in der Automobilindustrie und den Qualitätsgedanken über die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette von Herstellern, Lieferanten und darüber hinaus voranzutreiben.
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ID 381 · VDA 6.3:2023 – Process Auditor – Qualification
Content
This training provides you with the basics for performing process audits according to VDA 6.3, considering the process-oriented approach and customer-specific requirements for comprehensive application in the automotive industry.
Objectives
• You are familiar with the general requirements and fundamental principles of VDA 6.3.
• You know how to use and perform the risk analysis in a technically correct manner.
• You are able to apply the questionnaire in practice using the process elements (P1-P7).
• You know how to identify the relevant risks using the process audit, to point out potentials and ensure a reliable evaluation.
• You are able to obtain and explain a comparable result on the basis of the evaluation system.
• You are able to carry out process audits both internally and on the premises of your suppliers independently and in a technically correct manner.
Concept and Methods
This training alternates between technical presentations, practical exercises and case studies in order to support the transfer of what has been learned into your own working practice. Special emphasis is placed on opportunities to exchange experiences.
Target Audience
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Employees from QM departments who perform process audits in their own organization (internally)
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Employees from QM departments who perform process audits in the supply chain (externally)
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External auditors (deployed as service providers
Prerequisites for Attendance
Targeted Qualification: Internal Process Auditor:
• Knowledge of ISO 19011
• Good knowledge of quality tools and methods
• 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 3 years’ professional experience, including at least 1 year of experience in quality-related fields of activity
Targeted Qualification: Supplier Auditor or Certified Process Auditor:
• 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
Supplementary material:
VDA Volume 6.3:2023
Certificate of Qualification
After passing the knowledge test (multiple choice test) you will receive a certificate of qualification.
ID 382 · VDA 6.3:2023 – Process Auditor – Examination
The examination leading to a certificate allows you to have your qualification independently confirmed so that you can meet the requirements of customers or suppliers regarding auditor competence.
Your certificate will indicate that as a VDA 6.3 Auditor you are able and authorized to independently conduct process audits both internally and on the premises of your suppliers.
Prerequisites for Attendance
• a copy of your certificate of qualification of the training "VDA 6.3:2023 – Process Auditor - Qualification"
• proof of completion of a three-day auditor qualification course based on DIN EN ISO 19011
• proof of knowledge of the Automotive Core Tools (ID 415:2022 or ID 417:2019) or two-day training from another provider + Automotive Core Tools Quiz from VDA QMC
• proof of at least five years of full-time professional experience at the production company, at least two years in quality-related fields of activity (personal data sheet)
Admission to the exam is only granted after successful review of the application. Please contact us for your application form.
Examination
The examination takes place in form of an audit simulation. The assessment is focused on the performance as an auditor during the simulation. Audit preparation, auditor behavior during the simulation, and debriefing follow-up are evaluated.
The examination consists of:
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a preparation phase (30 minutes)
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an audit simulation (25 minutes)
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a formulation, evaluation and justification of findings (10 minutes)
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an interview (5-10 minutes).
For preparation, you may use the written training materials handed out (incl. standards) during VDA trainings you have attended, which you must bring to the examination yourself.
Certificate
After passing the examination, you will receive a certificate with a registered number.
ID 333 · From VDA 6.3:2016 to VDA 6.3:2023 – Upgrade
This upgrade training covers the alterations to VDA 6.3 (2016 edition) including updates to the questionnaire, changes to the evaluation, changes to the potential analysis and other adjustments.
Content
• New developments in VDA 6.3
• Changes to the requirements for auditors
• Adapted questionnaire content, incl. changes to the minimum requirements
• Generic approach in the VDA 6.3 process audit no longer applies
• Changes in calculating the result
• VDA 6.3 potential analysis
• Audit report, documentation and final report have been updated
Target Audience
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VDA 6.3 (2016) Process Auditors
Prerequisites for Attendance
Qualification as process auditor VDA 6.3 (2016)
Certificate of Qualification
After passing the knowledge test (multiple choice test) you will receive a certificate of qualification.
ID 341 · VDA 6.3 Workshop for Certified Process Auditors
Content
Comprehensive knowledge is required to be able to perform VDA 6.3 process audits. After successful completion of the qualification as VDA 6.3 process auditor, the question arises of continuous further development. Again and again, while conducting audits in practice, auditors will encounter situations in which handling or appropriately assessing requirements leads to uncertainties.
This training offers the opportunity to discuss such situations from your everyday auditing work and to determine the appropriateness and applications of requirements and assessments. You can strengthen and develop your competence as a process auditor. In this way, you will increase your confidence in the application of process audits and receive suggestions for further personal development.
Objectives
• You will reflect on your auditor competence.
• You will learn how other participants cope with typical challenges.
• You will conduct process audits safely and competently.
• You will expand your auditor competence.
Concept and Methods
The workshop focuses on practical application of the process audit as a tool for analyzing weaknesses in combination with risk assessments and as a basis for improvement measures. The theoretical part focuses on the subjects of audit preparation and audit planning as well as evaluation. The application of the VDA 6.3 Analysis Tool will also be discussed. In the practical part, the audit preparation, audit planning, the execution of process audits with final evaluation and the presentation of results (final discussion) are trained in role plays and according to given scenarios.
Target Audience
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Certified process auditors VDA 6.3 (2016) who cannot demonstrate the required number of process audits for the extension of their auditor qualification.
Prerequisites for Attendance
• Certificate as process auditor VDA 6.3 (2016)
• Comprehensive knowledge of the VDA 6.3 questionnaire and the evaluation-relevant requirements
Certificate of Qualification
At the end of the training, you will receive a certificate of attendance.
ID 211 · IATF 16949 – 1st/2nd party Auditor – Qualification
Content
In this three-day training, you get to know the requirements of the two standards IATF 16949 and DIN EN ISO 9001, receive information how to interpret them and what they must do to implement these requirements successfully in your organization.
Objectives
• You will understand the process-oriented approach in the automotive industry and know how to design process management accordingly.
• You will become familiar with the contents of DIN EN ISO 19011.
• You will become familiar with the structure of IATF 16949, its contents and its requirements incl. DIN EN ISO 9001.
• You will learn how to describe the IATF 16949 certification requirements.
• You will learn how to perform 1st/2nd-party audits independently according to the requirements of IATF 16949 in a technically correct manner.
Concept and Methods
The alternation between technical presentations, individual, group and case study exercises makes it possible for you to expand and apply
IATF 16949 and DIN EN ISO 9001 knowledge in appropriate learning steps.
Target Audience
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QM directors
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QM employees
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Internal/external system auditors
Prerequisites for Attendance
• Knowledge of DIN EN ISO 19011
• Knowledge and practical experience in the implementation and maintenance of management systems
Certificate of Qualification
After passing the knowledge test (Multiple-Choice-Test), you will receive a certificate of qualification.
Supplemental Material
QM system standard IATF 16949, VDA QMC standards collection (DIN EN ISO 9000, 9001, 9004 and 19011)
ID 250 · IATF 16949 – 1st/2nd party Auditor – Examination
The certificate awarded to you upon passing the examination for certified 1st/2nd-party Auditor IATF 16949 is issued exclusively by the IATF member VDA QMC or by one of our approved licensed partners.
The certificate confirms that you are able to perform independently IATF system audits internally and at the site of your suppliers.
Prerequisites for Attendance
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copy of certificate of attendance in the "IATF 16949 – 1st/2nd party Auditor – Qualification" training
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copy of auditor qualification as internal auditor for ISO 9001:2015
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proof of knowledge of the Automotive Core Tools
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proof of at least three full internal system audits in accordance with ISO 9001 over the last three years
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proof of at least two years appropriate full-time working experience in an organization in the automotive industry
Admission to the examination is only granted after successful review of the application.
Examination
The exam includes:
• written exam with 40 questions (60 minutes)
• oral exam consisting of preparation phase (30 minutes) and interview (20 minutes)
For preparation, the training material handed out during VDA trainings (incl. standards) are admitted and must be brought along on the examination day.
Certificate
After passing the examination, you will receive a certificate with a registered number.
ID 240 · IATF 16949 Workshop – 1st/2nd party Auditors – Re-Qualification
Content
This workshop focusses on the exchange of experiences and updating the knowledge and abilities of auditors. The main focus is on the contents of DIN EN ISO 19011 and IATF 16949, their requirements including SIs and FAQs, as well as typical areas that often offer potential in implementation. In addition, participants discuss their experiences and issues regarding the implementation of IATF 16949 in a moderated discussion.
Objectives
• You will reflect on your auditor competence.
• You will learn how colleagues cope with typical challenges.
• You will expand your auditor competence on the basis of the current topics discussed.
Concept and Methods
After a short technical presentation to provide impetus, the workshop will take the form of a moderated discussion. Particular attention will be paid to the opportunities for exchanging experiences.The IATF 16949 standard and ISO 9001 family of standards must be brought to the training sessions by the participants.
Target Audience
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1st/2nd-party IATF 16949 auditors who already hold a VDA IATF 16949 certificate but do not have adequate auditing experience.
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Auditors with a comparable IATF qualification, who also have sufficient auditing experience.
Prerequisites for Attendance
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IATF 16949 – Qualification as 1st/2nd-Party Auditor
Certificate
At the end of the training, you will receive a certificate of attendance. To receive a VDA certificate, you must also complete the examination day for re-qualification as 1st/2nd-party auditors (ID 255).
ID 255 · IATF 16949 – 1st/2nd party Auditors – Examination for Re-Qualification
According to DIN EN ISO 19011, auditors are required to continuously improve their competence, for example through self-study or professional development. For this reason, the validity of the certificates is deliberately limited in time.
Through this examination with final certification, you can have your competencies confirmed again by an independent party, thus providing evidence of an up-to-date and valid qualification.
Target Audience
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1st/2nd-party auditors of IATF 16949 who want to renew their certificate.
Prerequisites for Attendance
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Proof of IATF 16949 auditor qualification (certificater or auditor card)
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Proof of conducted IATF 16949 1st/2nd party Audits (Applicant conducted at least three complete IATF 16949 1st/2nd party audits in the past three years)
Please note: If the applicant conducted less three requested complete system audits, the attendance at "IATF 16949 – Training for Re-Qualification of 1st/2nd party Auditors" (ID 240) is additionally required and the appropriate evidence of training should be uploaded here.
Examination
The examination is designed as an audit simulation with technical emphasis on the SIs and FAQs. The focus is on the assessment of auditor competence, i.e. the assessment is focused on how the auditor performs during the simulation. You will receive further information about the process and preparation in good time in advance.
On the examination day, the documents (including standard volumes) handed out during VDA trainings are admissible and must be brought along on the exam day.
Certificate
After passing the test, a new certificate with a registered number is completed.
ID 318 · VDA 6.5 – Product Auditor – Qualification
Content
Do the products offer the quality expected by customers? That is the central question in all product audits. In the automotive industry, they have been an indispensable tool for evaluating and improving product quality for many years. The standard VDA 6.5 is a guide for the creation of audit programs and audit plans as well as for audit execution, reporting and measures management.
In this one-day training, you will learn how to create efficient audit programs, develop targeted audit plans, conduct product audits, and evaluate product quality with an appropriate defect classification. The documented results of an audit form the basis for the continuous improvement of product quality.
Objectives
• You will be familiar with the structure of audit programs and be able to create them in a technically correct manner.
• You will be able to develop the necessary audit plans in a targeted manner.
• You will be able to carry out product audits professionally.
• You will evaluate the product quality with an appropriate defect classification.
• You will be able to document the results of an audit appropriately.
Concept and Methods
The training includes short technical presentations, group exercises and plenary discussion of the results. The creation of an audit program and an audit plan is practiced using a concrete, practical example.
Target Audience
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Personnel who plan or conduct product audits in companies.
Prerequisites for Attendance
None
Certificate
After passing the knowledge test (Multiple-Choice-Test), you will receive a certificate of qualification.
Supplementary Material
VDA Volume 6.5
ID 417 · Automotive Core Tools for Process and System Auditors
Content
In order to ensure a high initial quality of audit activities in the companies and the entire supply chain, appropriate competence in the use of the respective methods is required. The efficient approach during the audits is an important success factor. This training will give you the opportunity to develop your skills in performing typical audit situations within the area of Automotive Core Tools.
Objectives
• You will be familiar with the individual core tools that are relevant for the German automotive industry (RGA/APQP, VDA 2/PPAP, FMEA, VDA 5/MSA, Cmk/PpK/CpK/SPC and 8D) and be able to use them accordingly.
• You will be able to handle typical audit situations in the context of quality methods efficiently and in a technically correct manner.
• You will know how to approach audit situations accordingly.
• You will be able to evaluate the application of the respective methods in a technically correct manner.
• You will be able to correctly evaluate typical situations on a case-specific basis.
Concept and Methods
You will receive a bibliography for your self-study so that you can acquire the necessary basic knowledge of the Automotive Core Tools in advance.
The focus of the training is on practical application. Technical input on the individual core tools alternates with work assignments, individual exercises and group work on typical examples.
Target Audience
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Prospective VDA 6.3 process auditors
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Prospective IATF system auditors
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VDA 6.3 process auditors who would like to apply for an extension
Prerequisites for Attendance
Expertise in Automotive Core Tools is an advantage.
Certificate
After passing the knowledge test (Multiple-Choice-Test), you will receive a certificate of qualification.
ID 442 · FMEA according to AIAG-VDA – Basics
Content
The basic training introduces you to the FMEA standard as published jointly by VDA QMC and AIAG in June 2019. It serves to prevent defects and increase technical safety. In the
training, you will acquire background knowledge and essential competencies for future use.
Objectives
• You will be familiar with the structure and objective of FMEA.
• You will apply the 7 steps in a technically correct manner.
• You will be familiar with challenges in the field and know how to respond to them.
Concept and Methods
Blended learning design:
• Run-up: Online quiz to determine the level of experience.
• Classroom training with integrated individual tasks and group work.
• Eight weeks after the attendance date: Final webinar to exchange experiences and clarify open questions.
Target Audience
Newcomers and users of the methods from product and process development, testing, logistics, manufacturing, test planning, maintenance and quality.
Prerequisites for Attendance
None
Certificate of Qualification
After passing the knowledge test (Multiple-Choice-Test), you will receive a certificate of qualification.
Supplementary Material
AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook
ID 510 · TISAX-Assessment with VDA ISA
Content
Protecting business processes and information, even under difficult boundary conditions, is a central task of corporate management. The TISAX model (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) was developed for this purpose under the umbrella of the VDA. TISAX facilitates the cross-organizational recognition of information security assessments and creates a common testing and exchange standard for this purpose. It is based on the VDA Information Security Assessment (VDA ISA), a questionnaire that can be used for selfassessment, but also serves as a basis for issuing the TISAX label by the testing service providers.
In the 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 catalog.
Objectives
• You will learn to create a basis for decision-making and to develop a TISAX roadmap for implementation in the company.
• You will be familiar with the necessary processes and measures for a successful TISAX assessment.
• You will be familiar with different tools to successfully implement corresponding measures in your own company.
• You will be able to implement the VDA ISA requirements using practical examples.
Concept and Methods
The training alternates between technical presentations and group work. Using examples, you will try out in practice what the implementation of VDA ISA requirements means in concrete terms and what you need to pay attention to.
Target Audience
Persons who would like to carry out a self-assessment of their company‘s information security in accordance with VDA ISA, who are preparing a TISAX audit, or who would like to develop themselves further in general with regard to automotive-specific standards and systematic methods in the area of information security.
Prerequisites for Attendance
Basic knowledge of risk- and process-oriented management systems (ISO 9001 or IATF 16949) is an advantage.
Certificate of Attendance
At the end of the training, you will receive a certificate of attendance.
Supplementary Material
VDA ISA 5.0
ID 410 · Production Process and Product Approval (PPA)
Content
VDA Volume 2 “Quality Assurance for Supplies” describes the basic requirements for sampling of serial parts submission for automotive serial parts. This ensures that the customer’s expectations are understood and implemented by the supplier so that the product can be manufactured to maximum customer satisfaction. In this training, you will become familiar with and learn to apply the VDA standard.
Objectives
• You will be familiar with the procedure for the release of products and their associated production processes within the scope of organizational responsibility.
• You will be able to plan and coordinate the PPA process and integrate it into the product engineering process.
• You will be familiar with the triggers for a PPA process as well as the evidence for internal and external release.
• You will be able to apply the PPA standard correctly.
• You will be able to apply the PPA process for software as a product and/or as part of the product.
Concept and Methods
The training alternates between technical presentations and application examples, which support the transfer of what has been learned into your own working practice. The use of the standard templates for the PPA process will be explained and practiced.
Target Audience
• Persons involved in production process and product releases from quality, purchasing, development, logistics or production.
• Interested employees.
Prerequisites for Attendance
Knowledge of quality management systems and product engineering processes.
Recommended:
• Knowledge of the requirements of IATF 16949
• Expert knowledge of the contents of other VDA volumes, in particular the VDA volume Maturity Level Assurance for New Parts
Certificate of Attendance
After passing the knowledge test (Multiple-Choice-Test), you will receive a certificate of qualification.
Supplementary Material
VDA Volume 2
ID 602 · Maturity Level Assurance for New Parts
Content
The 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 acquire the necessary knowledge and competencies to implement the standard in the automotive and supplier industry.
Objectives
• You will be familiar with the maturity level method (assessment, content, control and reporting system) as required in the product engineering process.
• You will know the importance of the initial situation and history.
• You will be familiar with the methods and fundamentals of maturity level assurance.
• You will be able to apply the measurement criteria.
• You will be familiar with typical conflicts of interest and how to deal with them.
Concept and Methods
The training alternates between technical presentations and group work. Group work supports the transfer of what has been learned into your own working practice. Special emphasis is placed on opportunities to exchange experiences.
Target Audience
• QA employees
• Product managers
• Project managers in product engineering
• Product planners
• Responsible persons and spokespersons of cross-functional and cross-organizational development teams
• Persons responsible for components
• Customer team and supplier project managers
• Key account managers
Prerequisites for Attendance
• Basic knowledge of project work
• Basic knowledge of the Product Engineering Process (PEP) and/or component qualification
Certificate of Attendance
After passing the knowledge test (Multiple-Choice-Test), you will receive a certificate of qualification.
Supplementary Material
VDA Volume Maturity Level Assurance for New Parts