Course overview
The aerospace and defence supply chain is global, bringing many new competitors and opportunities. An emerging _customer requirement_ is for their suppliers to implement APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) in full conformity with the AS9145 standard.
TEC's unique 2-day course incorporates ‘hands-on’ exercises and workshops to provide participants with an introduction to both the implementation of the APQP methodology and an overview of the above ‘quality tools’. In this way, they will acquire the knowledge and skills to undertake successful new product introduction in full conformity with AS9145 and the other related standards such as AS13000, AS13004, AS13003, AS13006, AS9103 and AS9102 – plus customer-specific requirements.
The 2-day course is highly interactive and uses individual/team exercises, workshops and quizzes.
The course timings are -
Day-1: 08:00 - 17:00
Day-2: 08:30 - 17:00
Implementation of APQP and PPAP requires an in-depth knowledge of the essential processes and competency in the use of quality tools such as 8-D problem solving, PFMEAs, DFMEAs, MSA (GR&R), Control Plans, Process Capacity Studies and appropriate SPC. Delegates who require practitioner level understanding of the above “quality tools” and APQP & PPAP, are encouraged to attend our 3- Day APQP & PPAP - AS9145 Master Class
Course details
The course is delivered over two consecutive days with continual assessment and feedback provided by the tutors.
Course topics include –
Preamble
Class quiz – AS9100 mandates a PDP
AS9145 standardizes APQP and PPAP
AS9145 – APQP structured requirements
AS9145 scope and contractual requirement
Customer requirements – AS9145 conformity
APQP requires leadership, teamwork & skills
Team exercise – customers demanding AS9145
APQP responsibilities and exclusions
APQP and PPAP overview and related standards and quality tools
APQP project management – PPAP evidence
APQP phases for a ‘generic’ organization
APQP ‘cascade’ through PBS (Product Breakdown Structure)
Identifying your organization’s level in PBS
Individual exercise – your organization’s level?
APQP structured requirements
Project planning, monitoring and reporting
Interested party mapping (RACI)
Other related (mandated) IAQG/SAE standards
Individual exercise – awareness of standards?
Mandated quality tools and techniques
Team exercise – identifying ‘skills gaps’
Developing the evidence – the PPAP file
Key ‘deliverables’ of PPAP
Team exercise – customer PPAP requirements
APQP phase/activity checklists
Detailed understanding of the APQP phases and practical use of quality tools
Phase 1 - Planning
Phase 2 - Product design, development and design validation
Phase 3 - Process design and development
Phase 4 - 4 Product and Process Verification
Phase 5 - On-going production
A fully detailed syllabus is available upon request. Each of the 5-phases of the APQP & PPAP is illustrated using a combination of case study materials, individual/team exercises, workshops and quizzes.
The course contents are based on over 40-years’ corporate experience gained from actual implementation of APQP and PPAP in the automotive, motorsport and aviation sectors.
Who should attend
Individuals who are new to APQP & PPAP and who are needing to plan, manage and conduct APQP and PPAP for the Aerospace and Defence customers.
Apart from the nominated APQP Project Owners – all personnel participating in the APQP phases, elements and deliverables (including sign-off of the PPAP submission document) will benefit from attending this course.
Deliverables & benefits
In their efforts to improve supply chain performance the aerospace/defence ‘Primes’ and ‘Tier-1’ companies have turned their attention to harmonizing their requirements for New Product Introduction. Following the lead of the automotive industry in the 80’s, these initiatives require the efforts of APQP Project Owners and Cross-functional Teams who are able to use proven tools and techniques to accomplish their aims in a highly structured manner.
TEC's 2-day ‘immersion’ Class will empower an organization's personnel to undertake successful APQP & PPAP projects in line with AS9145 and customer-specific requirements.
The individuals attending will learn understand how to use a set of powerful quality tools including process flow charts, risk management (DFMEAs and PFMEAs), control plans, capability studies, capacity management, and more.