Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Control Plan Methodology

Level Specialist Duration 1 day

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This one-day training course provides an overview of the tools, procedures and reporting requirements specified in the Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan reference manual (APQP and Control Plan Second Edition AIAG); detailing the critical steps in the Product Quality Planning Cycle and the role of the control plans.

How will I benefit?

This course will help you to:

Understand the requirements for a successful introduction of new product
Understand the inputs and outputs required at each step of the process
Understand the differences between prototype, pre-production and production control plans
Understand the challenges associated with control plan development

By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Identify the activities involved in the APQP process
- Explain the APQP process steps in detail and how they apply to different organizations
- Explain and discuss examples of Control Plans for different applications/scenarios
- Become a productive member of a product quality planning team
- Apply the steps involved for a Product Quality Planning Cycle
- Anyone involved in APQP activities (either as a team member or leading the activities)
- Anyone interested in learning more about APQP
- Anyone involved in the implementation of IATF 16949
Pre-requisites:

You should be able to demonstrate the following minimum competencies, prior to the attendance of this training course:
- The knowledge to explain ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements
This can be obtained through attendance of either our IATF 16949 Transition Seminar, Transition, or Requirements training courses (or equivalent).
On completion, you'll be awarded an internationally recognized BSI Training Academy certificate.

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