Overview

The automotive industry operates under some of the most demanding quality and compliance standards in the world, and organizations certified to IATF 16949:2016 are expected to demonstrate a high level of auditor competence, particularly in the application of Automotive Core Tools. These tools are essential for ensuring product quality, preventing defects, and maintaining consistent performance across the supply chain. To meet these expectations, auditors must be capable of evaluating not just whether Core Tools are in place, but whether they are being effectively implemented and sustained in real-world scenarios.

This intensive two-day course equips quality professionals, process auditors, and those preparing for VDA 6.3 or IATF 16949 audits with practical skills and knowledge to assess the correct and effective use of the Automotive Core Tools. Participants will explore audit situations commonly encountered in manufacturing environments, with a focus on APQP, PPAP (VDA 2), FMEA, MSA (VDA 5), SPC (including Ppk, Cpk, Cmk), and 8D problem solving. Through a combination of technical instruction, group work, and case-based exercises, attendees will learn to identify issues, evaluate effectiveness, and add value during internal or supplier audits.

Whether you are seeking to deepen your understanding of automotive quality methods, renew your VDA 6.3 Process Auditor qualification, or enhance your audit readiness, this course offers targeted, real-world training aligned with IATF 16949 requirements. Led by experienced instructors, it emphasizes practical application, critical thinking, and efficiency, giving you the tools to conduct high-impact audits that drive quality performance throughout your organization.

Prerequisites

There is course requires basic knowledge about Automotive Core Tools.

This course also requires qualification as IATF and/or VDA6.3 Internal Auditors. This training is aimed at qualified IATF and/or VDA 6.3 auditors seeking additional qualifications or update of qualifications.

Who Should Attend

• Qualified VDA 6.3 process auditors
• Prospective VDA 6.3 process auditors
• Quality Managers
• Audit Program Managers
• Lead Auditor Candidates
• Those involved in designing a QMS for their organizations
• Internal Auditors
• Quality Consultants
• Managers who are audited in QMS audits
• Anyone looking to improve their organization’s quality management system