VDA 6.3

About VDA 6.3

VDA 6.3 is a process based audit standard to evaluate analyzes and enhances various controls in manufacturing Organizations and its processes. This standard is developed by the German Automotive industry. The VDA 6.3 process audit is an assessment method to conduct process checks within a quality management system and assess capability and performance. The standard can be used by any organization, for either internal process audits or for evaluating potential or existing suppliers. The German Automotive OEMs have recognized it, to be an excellent process monitoring tool for their own and their suppliers. Revised in 2010, the standard was comprehensively restructured to reflect the changes to the ISO 9001: 2008 standard and essential customer specific requirement.

VDA 6.3 - Training and Qualification Matrix:

Module	Description	Duration
Module A	General Basics for Process Auditors	Two days
Module B I	Process Audit - Serial Production	One and half days
Module B II	Process Audit - Product Life Cycle	Three days
Module C	Certified Process Auditor with Auditor Card and Certificate	One days
Module D	Upgrade Training - From VDA 6.3 (Old) to VDA 6.3 (New)	Two days
Module E	Qualification as Process Auditor VDA 6.3 in the Product Life Cycle with certified examination	Five days