According to DIN EN ISO 19011, auditors are required to continuously improve their competence, for example through self-study or professional development. For this reason, the validity of the certificates is deliberately limited in time.
Through this examination with final certification, you can have your competencies confirmed again by an independent party, thus providing evidence of an up-to-date and valid qualification.
1st/2nd-party auditors of IATF 16949 who want to extend their VDA certificate.
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Admission to the examination is only granted after successful review of the application.
The examination is designed as an audit simulation with technical emphasis on the SIs and FAQs. The focus is on the assessment of auditor competence, i.e. the assessment is focused on how the auditor performs during the simulation.
On the examination day, the documents (including standard volumes) handed out during VDA trainings are admissible and must be brought along on the exam day.
After passing the examination, you will receive a VDA certificate with a registered number. The certificate is valid for 3 years.
You would like to have an in-house training at your company? To be able to send you a non-binding, free offer we need the following information: