Prerequisites for participationAdmission to the exam day after successful review of your applicationSuccessful attendance of the course “VDA 6.3 – Qualification for Process Auditor” orSuccessful attendance of “VDA 6.3 – Upgrade Training: from VDA 6.3 (2010) to VDA 6.3 (2016)”, if the qualification according to VDA 6.3 (2010) has previously been acquired (at least 3 days, but not older than 3 years)Evidence for an auditor qualification based on DIN EN ISO 19011 (e. g. VDA auditor)At least 5 years’ industrial experience, of which at least 2 in quality management Target audienceProcess auditors VDA 6.3 in the product life cycle Qualification CertificateAfter passing the written and oral exams, you will receive a VDA certificate with registered numbering and the respective auditor card and the VDA QMC database entry. For the card, we need a digital passport photo in JPEG format in advance. Duration1 day

The fifth edition of the VDA volume 2 was fundamentally revised in 2012 and adapted to current automotive demands. Correlations to existing VDA volumes (e.g. Maturity Level Assurance, VDA 6.3) are highlighted and integrated.The objective of this course it to convey the triggers, requirements, structured implementation in operational and organizational structure as well as provide evidence for the PPA procedure.   Content Overview and relation to important legal/ statutory regulations (e.g. BGB, HGB, ProdHaftG, GPSG, KBA, IMDS, REACH) Structure of the fifth edition of VDA volume 2 Content with changes since the fourth edition Focus areas: Basic sequence of PPA and sampling Planning and coordination of PPA procedure incl. chronological integration into product engineering process Trigger matrix Sampling levels Process validation Dealing with small-scale series Explanation of the necessary organization specific need for regulation Practical example sampling process Prerequisites for participation Working knowledge of ISO/TS or IATF 16949 basic requirements and experience and knowledge in dealing with customer-specific requirements for sampling processes (e.g. Volkswagen AG, BMW AG and Daimler AG), as well as general basic knowledge of the VDA volumes is advantageous. Attendance of the VDA course “Maturity Level Assurance” is recommended. Target audience Quality managers, quality engineers, purchasing/development/logistics/production personnel with quality relevant tasks, as well as all interested automotive personnel. Qualification Certificate After passing the test, you will receive a VDA certificate of qualification. Duration 1 ½ days Literature VDA volume 2 Important Advice As a rule, the team of instructors consists of experienced representatives from the automotive and supplier industry.

FMEA – Basic Training Harmonised AIAG-VDA FMEA Suppliers delivering their product to European and North American manufacturers (OEM) are obliged to evaluate the FMEA, based on the VDA and AIAG FMEA manuals. Occasionally, this has led to an increase in the complexity of product development and improvement for suppliers. Joint requirements and expectations for FMEA now enable suppliers to design a coherent process for FMEA that meets the needs and expectations of their respective customers. Concept and Methods Before the workshop, an online quiz, for which some excerpts from the FMEA manual are provided, determines the participants’ level of knowledge. Then follows the classroom workshop with integrated individual tasks and group exercises, supported by the instructor’s special expertise. Eight weeks later, there is a final webinar in which the participants communicate with each other, exchange experiences and can ask questions. Aim The objective of this workshop is to teach the basics of FMEA and to give practical tips for application. Prerequisites for participation There are no prerequisites for attending this training. Target audience Beginners and prospective users of this method from product and process development, testing, logistics, manufacturing, inspection planning, maintenance and quality. Qualification Certificate After passing the test, the participants will receive a certificate of qualification. Duration 2 days Literature AIAG & VDA FMEA manual

Background and Topics Every organization within the automotive supply chain is obliged to ensure the safety and conformity of its products. To this end, in the respective countries and regions current legal statutes on product integrity must be observed, also the justifiable safety expectations of the general public must be fulfilled. With products conspicuously “unsafe“ in the market, or whose conformity to legal requirements is questionable, those responsible are obliged to initiate the necessary actions.In order to be aware of and to understand the many demands addressed to a product safety representative, comprehensive information and qualification is necessary. This is the aim of this two-day qualification: it is specifically geared to the requirements in the participants’ daily work practice. The central topics of product integrity are explored, and the competence as product safety representative is developed in the scope of these five modules.   Objectives The focus is on the communication of expert knowledge that enables the participants to handle their everyday work more professionally and in a more targeted fashion as prospective or existing product safety representatives. The responsibilities in the whole supply chain from development through manufacture and use up to the end of intended use are dealt with.After an introduction to the topic the organization of product integrity, product integrity in the product life cycle, guidance for product nonconformities and examples for tools and methods are discussed. Concept and Methods During this training, technical lectures and exercises alternate in order to support the transfer of the topics into the participants‘ own work practice with a particular focus on exchanging experiences between participants and the trainer. Prerequisites for participation In order to attend this training, a technical and / or business education is necessary as well as experience in automotive quality management, especially in complaints and recourse management. Furthermore, the participants should be qualified and experienced in the evaluation of technical product and process risks (e. g., FMEA facilitator, VDA 6.3 process auditor, designer / developer) and be knowledgeable about the use of the organisation’s products, the state of the art as well as the requirements from relevant laws and customer requirements. Target audience Automotive executives and personnel who are to be deployed as product safety representatives or who already hold that position. Qualification Certificate After passing the test, the participants will receive a certificate of qualification. Duration 2 days Supplementary Material VDA Volume Product Integrity and Conformity 

Every organization within the automotive supply chain is obliged to ensure the safety and conformity of its products. To this end, in the respective countries and regions current legal statutes on product integrity must be observed, also the justifiable safety expectations of the general public must be fulfilled. With products conspicuously “unsafe“ in the market, or whose conformity to legal requirements is questionable, those responsible are obliged to initiate the necessary actions.In order to be aware of and to understand the many demands addressed to a product safety representative, comprehensive information and qualification is necessary. This is the aim of this two-day qualification: it is specifically geared to the requirements in the participants’ daily work practice. The central topics of product integrity are explored, and the competence as product safety representative is developed in the scope of these five modules.   Objectives The focus is on the communication of expert knowledge that enables the participants to handle their everyday work more professionally and in a more targeted fashion as prospective or existing product safety representatives. The responsibilities in the whole supply chain from development through manufacture and use up to the end of intended use are dealt with.After an introduction to the topic the organization of product integrity, product integrity in the product life cycle, guidance for product nonconformities and examples for tools and methods are discussed. Concept and Methods During this training, technical lectures and exercises alternate in order to support the transfer of the topics into the participants‘ own work practice with a particular focus on exchanging experiences between participants and the trainer. Prerequisites for participation In order to attend this training, a technical and / or business education is necessary as well as experience in automotive quality management, especially in complaints and recourse management. Furthermore, the participants should be qualified and experienced in the evaluation of technical product and process risks (e. g., FMEA facilitator, VDA 6.3 process auditor, designer / developer) and be knowledgeable about the use of the organisation’s products, the state of the art as well as the requirements from relevant laws and customer requirements. Target audience Automotive executives and personnel who are to be deployed as product safety representatives or who already hold that position. Qualification Certificate After passing the test, the participants will receive a certificate of qualification. Duration 2 days Supplementary Material VDA Volume Product Integrity and Conformity

Every organization within the automotive supply chain is obliged to ensure the safety and conformity of its products. To this end, in the respective countries and regions current legal statutes on product integrity must be observed, also the justifiable safety expectations of the general public must be fulfilled. With products conspicuously “unsafe“ in the market, or whose conformity to legal requirements is questionable, those responsible are obliged to initiate the necessary actions. In order to be aware of and to understand the many demands addressed to a product safety representative, comprehensive information and qualification is necessary. This is the aim of this two-day qualification: it is specifically geared to the requirements in the participants’ daily work practice. The central topics of product integrity are explored, and the competence as product safety representative is developed in the scope of these five modules.   ObjectivesThe focus is on the communication of expert knowledge that enables the participants to handle their everyday work more professionally and in a more targeted fashion as prospective or existing product safety representatives. The responsibilities in the whole supply chain from development through manufacture and use up to the end of intended use are dealt with. After an introduction to the topic the organization of product integrity, product integrity in the product life cycle, guidance for product nonconformities and examples for tools and methods are discussed. Concept and MethodsDuring this training, technical lectures and exercises alternate in order to support the transfer of the topics into the participants‘ own work practice with a particular focus on exchanging experiences between participants and the trainer. Prerequisites for participationIn order to attend this training, a technical and / or business education is necessary as well as experience in automotive quality management, especially in complaints and recourse management. Furthermore, the participants should be qualified and experienced in the evaluation of technical product and process risks (e. g., FMEA facilitator, VDA 6.3 process auditor, designer / developer) and be knowledgeable about the use of the organisation’s products, the state of the art as well as the requirements from relevant laws and customer requirements. Target audienceAutomotive executives and personnel who are to be deployed as product safety representatives or who already hold that position. Qualification CertificateAfter passing the test, the participants will receive a certificate of qualification. Duration2 days Supplementary MaterialVDA Volume Product Integrity and Conformity

Every organization within the automotive supply chain is obliged to ensure the safety and conformity of its products. To this end, the current legal statuses of product integrity applicable in the respective countries and regions must be observed, also the justifiable safety expectations of the general public. If obviously unsafe products or products whose conformity to legal requirements is questionable are on the market, those who are responsible shall be obliged to take the necessary actions.These manifold tasks which product safety representative has to deal with are subject to constant change. In order to identify the challenges and implement them in one’s own organization, it is thus necessary to renew and deepen existing knowledge. This is the aim of this one-day upgrade qualification: It is specifically geared to the requirements in the participants’ daily practice. The newest insights into product integrity are explored in four modules, and the competence as product safety representative is developed.   Objectives The focus is on teaching product safety representatives expert and state of the art knowledge. This strengthens their competence to master their everyday work. Responsibilities throughout the complete supply chain from design and development over manufacture and use all the way to the termination of intended use are also considered.Particularly, the topics organization of product integrity, product integrity in the product lifecycle, guidance for product nonconformities and examples for tools and methods are dealt are dealt with in particular. Concept and Methods During this training, technical lectures and exercises alternate in order to support the transfer of the topics into the participants‘ own work environment with a particular focus on exchanging experiences between participants and the trainer Prerequisites for participation Participants must have attended a product safety representative training within the past two years and also possess knowledge in automotive quality management. Target audience This training addresses product safety representatives from organizations that are part of the automotive supply chain. Qualification Certificate After passing the test, the participants will receive a certificate of qualification. Supplementary Material VDA Volume Product Integrity and Conformity

Every organization within the automotive supply chain is obliged to ensure the safety and conformity of its products. To this end, the current legal statuses of product integrity applicable in the respective countries and regions must be observed, also the justifiable safety expectations of the general public. If obviously unsafe products or products whose conformity to legal requirements is questionable are on the market, those who are responsible shall be obliged to take the necessary actions.These manifold tasks which product safety representative has to deal with are subject to constant change. In order to identify the challenges and implement them in one’s own organisation, it is thus necessary to renew and deepen existing knowledge. This is the aim of this one-day upgrade qualification: It is specifically geared to the requirements in the participants’ daily practice. The newest insights into product integrity are explored in four modules, and the competence as product safety representative is developed.   Objectives The focus is on teaching product safety representatives expert and state of the art knowledge. This strengthens their competence to master their everyday work. Responsibilities throughout the complete supply chain from design and development over manufacture and use all the way to the termination of intended use are also considered.Particularly, the topics organization of product integrity, product integrity in the product lifecycle, guidance for product nonconformities and examples for tools and methods are dealt are dealt with in particular. Concept and Methods During this training, technical lectures and exercises alternate in order to support the transfer of the topics into the participants‘ own work environment with a particular focus on exchanging experiences between participants and the trainer Prerequisites for participation Participants must have attended a product safety representative training within the past two years and also possess knowledge in automotive quality management. Target audience This training addresses product safety representatives from organisations that are part of the automotive supply chain. Qualification Certificate After passing the test, the participants will receive a certificate of qualification. Supplementary Material VDA Volume Product Integrity and Conformity

Every organization within the automotive supply chain is obliged to ensure the safety and conformity of its products. To this end, the current legal statuses of product integrity applicable in the respective countries and regions must be observed, also the justifiable safety expectations of the general public. If obviously unsafe products or products whose conformity to legal requirements is questionable are on the market, those who are responsible shall be obliged to take the necessary actions. These manifold tasks which product safety representative has to deal with are subject to constant change. In order to identify the challenges and implement them in one’s own organization, it is thus necessary to renew and deepen existing knowledge. This is the aim of this one-day upgrade qualification: It is specifically geared to the requirements in the participants’ daily practice. The newest insights into product integrity are explored in four modules, and the competence as product safety representative is developed.   ObjectivesThe focus is on teaching product safety representatives expert and state of the art knowledge. This strengthens their competence to master their everyday work. Responsibilities throughout the complete supply chain from design and development over manufacture and use all the way to the termination of intended use are also considered. Particularly, the topics organization of product integrity, product integrity in the product lifecycle, guidance for product nonconformities and examples for tools and methods are dealt are dealt with in particular. Concept and MethodsDuring this training, technical lectures and exercises alternate in order to support the transfer of the topics into the participants‘ own work environment with a particular focus on exchanging experiences between participants and the trainer Prerequisites for participationParticipants must have attended a product safety representative training within the past two years and also possess knowledge in automotive quality management. Target audienceThis training addresses product safety representatives from organizations that are part of the automotive supply chain. Qualification CertificateAfter passing the test, the participants will receive a certificate of qualification. Supplementary MaterialVDA Volume Product Integrity and Conformity

The objective of the standard is the sustainable improvement of start-up, delivery and field quality of all supplier parts, components and systems through process-accompanying assurance of product maturity at the start of production. By applying a standardized method,projects are segmented, assessed early on and corrected.This system for maturity level assurance describes a standard concept for cooperation and communication in complex product development projects with many parties involved in the supply chain. Therefore, it provides a standard set of measured values and criteria with the corresponding methodology. Since planned comprehensive use of the standard in the automotive and supplier industries requires knowledge and competence in different functions of the organization, a correspondingly broad scope and two-day course was designed.   Content The course imparts knowledge about maturity level methods (assessment, content, control and report systematics) that are necessary in maturity level regulatory processes in the product development process.Furthermore, the measurement criteria are worked out in detail in workshop mode. Finally, the content is applied in practice during a group exercise at an “interdisciplinary round table”. Initial situation and history Methods and basic principles of maturity level assurance Positive and negative examples from organizations Typical conflict of interests Role of the participants at the round table Opportunities for cooperation Group work Prerequisites for participation Experience in project work / product engineering process and / or parts/components qualification Target audience QA personnel, product managers, project managers in product development, product planners, leaders/spokespersons of cross-functional and cross-organizational development teams, persons responsible for components, the supplier’s customer team and project leaders, key account managers. Qualification Certificate At the end, you will receive a VDA certificate of qualification. Duration 2 days Literature VDA volume Maturity Level Assurance for New Parts