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Course overview: 
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), is a method of demonstrating a product or process is production ready. The method was developed by the North American Automotive Industry and is now widely used in many industrial sectors such as automotive, aerospace, renewable energy and mobile power generation.
Who should attend: 
This course is designed for Management Representatives, Implementation Teams, Internal Auditors and others who are involved in the auditing or implementation of the Production Part Approval Process.Familiarity with Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) and related Core Tools would be beneficial but not necessary.
Benefits and Learning Objectives: 
Production Part Approval Process is often mandated by automotive, aerospace and other engineering primary manufacturers as a specific requirement on their suppliers to give them assurance that the supplier understands the customers product specifications and that the suppliers manufacturing process has the potential to produce good quality product at agreed quality levels and production rates.
Companies that apply Production Part Approval Process as the culmination of Advanced Product Quality Planning, gain greater customer confidence in their ability to introduce new products and processes or make changes to existing products & processes.Delegates will become competent in implementing and auditing PPAP and the creation of PPAP Submission packages and learn how it is an integral part of the APQP process.
Topics covered: 
- Overview of the Production Part Approval Process
- Detailed review of the required 18 elements for PPAP
- PPAP Submission level
- PPAP Disposition
- PPAP records retention
Certification: 
Upon completion of the course you will receive an Industry Forum certificate of attendance.
Why choose SMMT QMD:
SMMT QMD was launched at the inaugural Automotive Quality Management Systems Conference in Birmingham in November 2018 and aims to ensure that the UK automotive industry plays an active role in the development and governance of national and international automotive standards.
SMMT QMD will provide a community of practice to directly support UK quality professionals, ensuring standards are effectively implemented and improving competitive performance. As such, SMMT QMD will now provide the following services:
- An industry association for quality managers
- Training, professional development and resources
- Publications
- Practical help and support
Course booking details: 
| Date & Time | Venue | Cost | Availability | Take Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/05/2019 - 21/05/2019 09:00 - 17:00 | Birmingham, United Kingdom | £349 | Spaces Available | Book |
| 17/09/2019 - 17/09/2019 09:00 - 17:00 | Birmingham, United Kingdom | £349 | Spaces Available | Book |
Further information
- courses@industryforum.co.uk
- +44 (0)121 717 6600
