VDA 6.5 product audit training

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VDA 6.5 product audit training

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Why take VDA 6.5 training?
Course overview
Learning outcomes
Course content
Case study: VDA 6.5 training at VPIC 1
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Why take VDA 6.5 training?

Manufacturers use product audits to strengthen their ability to evaluate product quality and meet customer requirements. ITVC Global provides VDA 6.5 training to help personnel plan and carry out structured product audits.

VDA 6.5 is a VDA quality-management publication providing guidance on product audits, particularly in the automotive industry. It supports systematic evaluation of products against specified requirements and customer expectations.

ITVC's course addresses the guidance and practical skills needed to plan audits, examine product characteristics and evaluate results.

Product audits help identify weaknesses, direct corrective action and improve customer satisfaction. The training builds the knowledge and skills required to apply the method effectively.

Course overview

Product audits assess the quality of finished products or individual components through sample-based examinations. VDA 6.5 guides the development of audit programmes and plans, audit execution, reporting and follow-up. Its purpose includes identifying weaknesses that could lead to customer complaints and finding opportunities for improvement.

The course helps participants develop the competence needed to programme, plan and perform effective product audits.

International VDA 6.5 course references

VDA 6.5 Product audit (1 day) - VDA QMC

VDA 6.5 Product audit (1 day) - GAB

VDA 6.5 Product audit (1 day) - IF (Industry Forum)

VDA 6.5 Product Audit reference book

The original article refers to the third revised edition of VDA 6.5 Product Audit, published in March 2020. Contact ITVC to confirm the edition, availability and ordering arrangements.

Learning outcomes

Participants will work towards the ability to:

Plan and conduct effective product audits.
Explain the role and value of product audits.
Identify improvement opportunities and added value from audit findings.
Demonstrate product-audit knowledge through the course assessment, subject to the stated completion criteria.

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Course content

Product-audit fundamentals
Audit-programme structure and product-audit sequence
Audit planning
Conducting product audits
Reporting
Corrective action
Competence requirements for product auditors

Duration

One day, excluding any separately arranged practical product-audit exercise at the company.

Prerequisite knowledge

Participants should understand the products being assessed, their characteristics and intended applications.

Who should attend?

Personnel responsible for planning or conducting product audits.

Assessment

The course arrangement described in the original article uses a written assessment with a pass mark of 70%. Confirm the assessment method and pass criteria for the scheduled course.

Certificates

The original course arrangement distinguishes successful completion from attendance: participants reaching the pass mark receive the stated course certificate, while others receive an attendance record. Confirm the issuer and recognition when registering. An ITVC course certificate should not automatically be treated as an official VDA QMC qualification.