UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon 14 Sep 2026 - Fri 18 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (5 days)

This 5-day Core Tools Certification Training covers APQP, Control Plan, FMEA, SPC, MSA and PPAP using a "learn by doing" approach. Short teach points are followed by practical case studies and exercises. Delegates who pass the knowledge and application exam receive Core Tools Certification. We are one of the few programmes in the UK to offer this level of accreditation, and the only provider to offer Core Tools Certification underwritten by the UK IATF Oversight Office.

Mon 14 Sep 2026 - Thu 17 Sep 2026

09:00 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (4 days)

This training provides you with the basics for performing process audits according to VDA 6.3.

Mon 14 Sep 2026 - Fri 18 Sep 2026

09:00 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (5 days)

This training provides you with the basics for performing process audits according to VDA 6.3, considering the process-oriented approach and customer-specific requirements for comprehensive application in the automotive industry.

Tue 15 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, (FMEA), is an analytical method to ensure potential problems have been considered, assessed for risk and actioned as part of both product and process design. It provides a record of an organisations collective knowledge about products and processes. It is widely used in many industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and mobile power generation. This course is based on the AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook.

Wed 16 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)

Statistical Process Control, (SPC), is a method for gaining an understanding of the types of variation within a process and hence guide actions to either control or reduce this variation. It is used in many industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and mobile power generation.

Thu 17 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)

Measurement System Analysis, (MSA), is a method for gaining an understanding of the variation present in measuring systems. It is now widely used in many industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and mobile power generation, when a high level of confidence is required for the measurement of product characteristics.

Tue 22 Sep 2026 - Thu 24 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (3 days)

The Team Leader Essentials programme is a unique hands-on approach to leadership training within a manufacturing operations environment.

Wed 23 Sep 2026 - Thu 24 Sep 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (2 days)

MSA is used when an understanding of measurement system variability is required. MSA studies will decompose measurement system variability into equipment, operator and part variation. It is often mandated by aerospace and other engineering primary manufacturers as a specific requirement on their suppliers to give them confidence in the measurements that are being taken and reported by the supplier.

Wed 30 Sep 2026 - Thu 1 Oct 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (2 days)

This course develops the skills to plan, conduct and report internal audits against IATF 16949:2016. Through modules, group exercises and open discussion, the course combines audit theory with practical application. Delegates receive an IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor certificate underwritten by the UK IATF Oversight Office, plus a copy of the Technical Specification standard.

Mon 5 Oct 2026

09:00 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)

The VDA 6.3 process audit is an effective procedure for assessing processes in connection with planning and manufacturing of a product.

Tue 6 Oct 2026 - Thu 8 Oct 2026

08:00 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (3 days)

This course fully covers the syllabus and qualification requirements for PPAP Co-ordinators or CARe’s as defined by AESQ Reference Manual RM13145. The course draws from AS13100 sections B and C and follows the APQP/PPAP model as defined within AS9145 and AESQ RM13145.As well as face to face training in Birmingham, UK, we also deliver this course for different timezones throughout the year virtually, please refer to the timezone section below for the latest schedule.

Wed 7 Oct 2026

08:30 AM BST - 12:30 PM BST (4 hours)

How robust is your PFMEA? The Reverse FMEA process aims to identify and validate all potential failure modes and the controls in either a Process FMEA or a Machinery FMEA. It focuses initially on critical processes first (complaints, high risk) but can be expanded to cover all process steps. This leads to a better understanding of new projects, major changes, poka-yoke and mistake proofing devices. It also attempts to purposefully generate new defects and challenge existing understanding.

Fri 9 Oct 2026

08:30 AM BST - 12:30 PM BST (4 hours)

This training will provide you with a compact overview of the contents, objectives and application of VDA Volume 6.3. It is an introduction to quality management and VDA 6.3, discussing the structure of VDA Volume 6.3, areas of application and introductory insights into audit implementation. This course is ideally if you are just starting your VDA 6.3 journey.

Mon 12 Oct 2026 - Tue 13 Oct 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (2 days)

This course will help auditors develop relevant skills in judgment, decision making, audit planning, audit non-conformity writing and subsequent close out related to the aerospace AS 9100 QMS standard, with supplemental requirements required by the Aero Engine Manufacturers (AESQ) standard AS13100. This course covers best practice audit techniques as defined by AESQ RM13005. Internal auditing and familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 would be beneficial but not a necessity.

Mon 12 Oct 2026 - Thu 15 Oct 2026

09:00 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (4 days)

This training provides you with the basics for performing process audits according to VDA 6.3.

Mon 12 Oct 2026 - Fri 16 Oct 2026

09:00 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (5 days)

This training provides you with the basics for performing process audits according to VDA 6.3, considering the process-oriented approach and customer-specific requirements for comprehensive application in the automotive industry.

Tue 13 Oct 2026 - Fri 16 Oct 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (4 days)

The Manufacturing Manager Training programme is aimed for practising or aspiring managers within a manufacturing operations environment. This is an intense and advanced level of management training to support the development of their knowledge and skills to manage operational activities.

Wed 14 Oct 2026

09:00 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)

Implementation of the VDA standard of Maturity Level Assurance for New Parts aims to attain sustainable improvement of the quality of supplied parts. With this method, a process accompanying assurance of product maturity is achieved at the start of production: projects are segmented, assessed early on and corrected. Furthermore, a unified concept is provided for cooperation and communication in complex product engineering projects involving many participants in the supply chain. In the training, you will ac

Mon 19 Oct 2026 - Thu 22 Oct 2026

03:30 PM BST - 09:30 PM BST (4 days)

This course fully covers the syllabus and qualification requirements for PPAP Co-ordinators or CARe’s as defined by AESQ Reference Manual RM13145. The course draws from AS13100 sections B and C and follows the APQP/PPAP model as defined within AS9145 and AESQ RM13145.As well as face to face training in Birmingham, UK, we also deliver this course for different timezones throughout the year virtually, please refer to the timezone section below for the latest schedule.

Tue 20 Oct 2026

08:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)

VDA 6.8 for VDA 6.3 Process Auditors (ID 966)