Introduction to APQP and PPAP

This course is ideal for companies that have implemented ISO/TS 16949 and wish to gain an understanding of the APQP and PPAP processes in order to help them meet market requirements and customer expectations

Course Overview

This popular 1 day course will provide delegates with the basic knowledge of the Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Processes. The course will ensure delegates understand how to compile the evidence required during the development process and will explain how client organisations can use the information supplied to gain confidence in their suppliers.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for engineers and engineering managers that have a responsibility of developing and managing relationships within the supply chain. It is also useful for quality engineers who are work with PPAP documentation.

Course Contents

The APQP and PPAP course covers all the key topics:

What is Covered

• An overview of the APQP process
• Project Management and Timing Plans
• Defining project scope and requirements
• Product development
• Product design
• Process design and development
• Product and process validation and control plans
• Evaluation of evidence submitted
• Levels of Submission and Evidence required
• Materials data and use of IMDS database
• Process capability
• Feedback and Corrective Improvement
• Continual Improvement

Course Objectives

The APQP and PPAP course covers all of the key topics:

What you will learn:

• The requirements for APQP and PPAP in ISO/TS 16949
• The benefits of the APQP and PPAP processes

• The requirements of the PPAP process

Course Benefits

Attendance will enable delegates to:

• Gain an understanding of the APQP and PPAP processes
• Further your career by adding new skills that allow you to involve yourself in the APQP and PPAP processes.