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 |
General Basics for Process Auditors | Two days | |
Process Audit - Serial Production | One and half days | |
Process Audit - Product Life Cycle | Three days | |
Certified Process Auditor with Auditor Card and Certificate | One days | |
Upgrade Training - From VDA 6.3 (Old) to VDA 6.3 (New) | Two days | |
Qualification as Process Auditor VDA 6.3 in the Product Life Cycle with certified examination | Five days |