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VDA 6.3 : 2023 : Process auditor certification (examination) #942

Categories :
Audit Automotive training
980.00 € HT

Examination in partnership with VDA-QMC

(ID 382)

VDA 6.3 AUDITOR ACTION-TRAINING :

Consider our “Training-Action” offer including VDA6.3 training (#941/#942) + an internal VDA6.3 audit on your site carried out by one of our expert consultants with your employees.

By choosing this package, you combine theory with practice and benefit from recommendations adapted to your organisation’s context.

This service is offered at a preferential rate. To obtain a quote, contact us.

Before enrolling, please complete the application form: click here to download the application form

Training content

Context

  • You are a VDA 6.3: 2023 qualified auditor, having completed an official VDA-QMC auditor qualification training course, or an upgrade to version 2023, and you would like to become a “certified auditor”.
  • Your customers’ CSRs require the “certified auditor” level.
  • You work for the VOLKSWAGEN Group, which through its specific requirements (Formal Q Capability) requires this certification for auditors carrying out “self-audits” and supplier audits.
  • Your company (or the Group to which your site belongs) would like to have certified internal and/or supplier auditors.
  • You are an external auditor from an independent third-party organisation appointed by the organisation to carry out VDA 6.3 audits.

Objectives

  • To be an independently recognised VDA 6.3: 2023 certified auditor in order to be able to meet customer or supplier requirements for auditor competence.
  • Your certificate will indicate that as a VDA 6.3 auditor you are able and authorised to independently conduct process audits in-house and at your suppliers.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisites for participation :

The following documents must be submitted:

 

  • Proof of knowledge of the Core Tools of the automotive industry VDA and AIAG, referenced in IATF 16949, by means of (2 choices) :

 

      • Certificate of qualification for the 5-day VDA-QMC training course “Automotive Core Tools for Quality Management in the Automotive Industry” on the VDA and AIAG core tools (Euro-Symbiose training course # 9525)
      • Certificate of qualification for the 2-day VDA-QMC training course “Auditing the German automotive core tools” (Euro-Symbiose training course #925), with knowledge of the German automotive core tools as a prerequisite

                   or

      •  certificate of qualification for a course of at least 2 days on VDA (preferably) or AIAG Core Tools completed since 2019 with another training provider OR certificate of qualification for the 3-day Euro-Symbiose #95 training course (no longer given)

                  and

🛑 Note that unfamiliarity with the core tools specific to the German automotive industry (MLA, PPA according to VDA2, MSA according to VDA 5) could result in failure of the Quiz.

If you fail this quiz, the VDA-QMC training course “Auditing the German automotive core tools” (Euro-Symbiose training course #925), must be followed and the qualification obtained at the end of this training course (quiz of 20 questions in ½ hour).

 

Admission to the certification examination is granted only after successful examination of the application.

Specific operating conditions for remote sessions

  • Have a PC equipped with a microphone, webcam and, if possible, a headset for greater comfort. Note: To blur or hide the view from behind, background screens are available in Zoom or Teams.
  • A good Internet connection, tested before the session.
  • Locate in a quiet, isolated area; switch to “not available” status in Teams; close your email access and mute your phone to avoid distraction during the session.
  • To avoid off-topic discussions during the session, participants from the same organisation should not be grouped together in the same room, but rather at their own desks. Virtual sub-groups will be set up specifically for the exercises, which will also allow for mixed groups to be created.
  • The webcam and microphone must be open during remote qualification/certification exams. It may also be necessary for us to check that you are the only one in the room.
  • We ask that you connect at least 5 minutes before the beginning of the session.

Recommanded for

  • Process Auditors (internal/supplier) according to VDA 6.3: 2023, meeting the requirements.

Evaluation mode

  • The examination takes the form of an audit simulation. The assessment focuses on the performance as an auditor during the simulation. The preparation of the audit, the auditor’s behaviour during the simulation and the follow-up of the debriefing are evaluated.
  • After passing the examination, you will receive a numbered VDA certificate which is registered in the QMC database (Qualitats Management Center im Verband der Automobilindustrie). Please note that this auditor’s certificate is valid for 5 years.

Please note:
Your auditor certificate is valid for 5 years.
For the maintenance of your certification we will contact you by e-mail.
If your e-mail address changes, please inform us of your new address so that we can send you the file to be completed for the maintenance of your certification.

Course materials

Would you like to find out more about our VDA 6.3 training course

and VDA 6.3: 2023 auditor certification

please contact us!

Course programme

Session 1

Presentation of the examination procedure.

Session 2

Preparation phase (30 minutes)
You can use the written material from the course #941 you attended and the VDA 6.3: 2023, which you must bring to the exam.

Session 3

Audit simulation (25 minutes).

Session 4

Formulation, evaluation and justification of results (10 minutes).

Session 5

Interview (5-10 minutes).
Communication of results.

FAQ

  • FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about VDA 6.3: 2016 – Qualification and Certification for Process Auditors: download the FAQ
About Instructor
Milène PETER
Specialty: Core Tools and QSE training.
Duration
1 day
Formation type
Open training session
Realisation modality
Onsite or remote session
Validation
Official VDA QMC certificate numbered (valid for 5 years)
Number of participants
Minimum : 4
Maximum : 7
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