What is VDA 6.3 Process auditing?
What is VDA 6.3 Process Auditing?
VDA 6.3 is an audit tool developed by the VDA and the German automotive industry for organizations that provide automotive products or services. The tool can be used by any organization in the automotive industry, regardless of size, to identify crucial problems or deviations in their processes. This helps in developing action plans to resolve them.
The standard is an extension of ISO 9001:2015 and aims to help companies meet growth, innovation, and compliance goals.
-
VDA 6.1 is a System Audit to verify the overall effectiveness of the management system.
-
VDA 6.3 is a Process Audit of the product realization processes.
-
VDA 6.5 is a Product Audit to verify the product conforms to defined specifications throughout the manufacturing and dispatch processes.
VDA 6.3 focuses on assessing the product life cycle, identifying, assessing, and managing risks, understanding suppliers, managing change, and focusing on customer requirements and satisfaction. This ensures that customer requirements are met, internal processes are optimized, costs are reduced, and product quality is improved. VDA 6.3 certification helps evaluate supplier quality management systems, facilitates supplier competence, and enables automotive manufacturers to make informed decisions regarding their choice of suppliers, ensuring the overall quality and reliability of the automotive supply chain. A uniform and standardized procedure is important in day-to-day business to continuously improve processes and have a clear overview. VDA 6.3 provides this standardization.
We offer VDA 6.3 audits to support internal processes and ensure compliance within supply chains.
Additionally, we provide professional training and development courses. Properly trained auditors bring many benefits for organizational growth and competency, as they enhance skills and knowledge in assessing risks, planning audits, and compiling information for auditing reports.
OR EXPLORE THE LEARNING PATH FOR BECOMING A VDA 6.3 AUDITOR BELOW.
ACCREDITED LICENSE PARTNER OF:
How to Qualify or Certify as a VDA 6.3 Auditor
How to Qualify or Certify as a VDA 6.3 Auditor
Internal
VDA 6.3:2023 Auditor Qualification
At least three (3) years of industrial experience, of which at least one (1) year is in a quality-related field of activity.
Knowledge of ISO 19011, management systems, customer-specific requirements, and software development processes.
Complete and pass ID415 OR
ID417 if excellent pre-existing knowledge of the core tools and methods OR
another minimum 2-day Core Tools course (2019 or later) + the VDA Core Tools Quiz
Complete and pass the 4-day ID381 course.
Supplier
VDA 6.3:2023 Auditor Qualification
At least five (5) years of industrial experience, of which at least two (2) years are in quality-related fields of activity.
Complete an auditing qualification
based on DIN EN ISO 19011.
Complete and pass ID415 OR
ID417 if evidence of very good knowledge of the core tools and methods OR
another minimum 2-day Core Tools course (2019 or later) + the VDA Core Tools Quiz
Complete and pass the 4-day ID381 course.
Full
VDA 6.3:2023 Auditor Certification
At least five (5) years of industrial experience, of which at least two (2) years are in quality-related fields of activity.
Complete an auditing qualification
based on DIN EN ISO 19011.
Complete and pass ID415 OR
ID417 if evidence of very good knowledge of the core tools and methods OR
another minimum 2-day Core Tools course (2019 or later) + the VDA Core Tools Quiz
Complete and pass the 4-day ID381 course.
Complete and pass the 1-day ID382 examination.
Must be renewed every 5 years,
OR upon any changes to the standard.
How to Renew as a VDA 6.3 Auditor
VDA 6.3:2010 or older Auditor Certification
VDA 6.3:2016
Auditor Certification
VDA 6.3:2023
Auditor Certification
Lapsed. Full retraining required.
Completed and passed the 0.5-day ID333 course before the December 2024 deadline.
Expired more
than 3 months ago.
Currently Valid
(within 3 month grace period)
Provide evidence of at least 10 internal or external process audits and/or potential analysis (at least 20 audit days) as a responsible auditor, conducted during the 5-year period of certification (minimum 16 on-site days)
OR
Complete the 1-day ID341 Workshop
Fulfill all 2016:2023 certification prerequisites AND complete and pass the 1-day ID382 examination
Provide evidence of at least 5 internal or external process audits and/or potential analysis (at least 10 audit days) as a responsible auditor, conducted during the 3-year period of certification
OR
Complete the 1-day ID341 Workshop
Complete ID386 Renewal Form
Complete ID386 Renewal Form
Must be renewed every 5 years OR upon any changes to the standard.
Please note that effective from October 2021 the VDA no longer issue physical auditor cards. Your certificate serves as proof of certified status.
How to Renew as a VDA 6.3 Auditor
VDA 6.3 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)