VDA Field Failure Analysis for Auditors| 03-04 September 2025 (CS)
VDA QMC

BACKGROUND AND TOPICS
After the first edition of the VDA volume Field Failure Analysis from 2009 and the audit standard from 2011, both volumes were fundamentally revised and combined. The 2018 edition represents an update and optimization based on the experience gained. In this two-day training, the focus is specifically and in detail on the audit questionnaire and on conducting internal and external field failure analysis audits.
Target Audience
Quality experts
Quality representatives
Auditors
Employees of the failure analysis processing
Objectives
You will be familiar with the audit questionnaire in detail.
You will be able to perform internal and external failure analysis audits correctly and evaluate the results accordingly.
You will be familiar with the requirements for authors.
You will be familiar with the evaluation scheme, the contents of the questionnaire on the process steps and the planning of the failure analysis.
You will know how to carry out parts analysis (standard and load testing).
You will be familiar with the NTF process and special processes.
Concept and Methods
The training alternates between technical presentations and group work. Group work supports the transfer of what has been learned into your own working practice. Special emphasis is placed on opportunities to exchange experiences.
PREREQUISITES FOR ATTENDANCE
VDA auditor qualification or comparable auditor training of at least three (3) days.
Certificate of Qualification “VDA Field Failure Analysis – User Training” (ID 632). If attended prior to June 2018, in addition: Certificate of Qualification “VDA Field Failure Analysis – Upgrade Training” (ID 613).
Admission is only granted after successful review of the above
Certificate of Qualification
After passing the test, the participants will receive a certificate of qualification.
Supplementary Material
Publication books are not included for online training. If desired, you may order by visiting the VDA QMC webshop here https://vda-qmc.de/en/publikationen-und-apps/