PPAP – Production Part Approval Process
Prepare complete and correct PPAP submissions. Participants learn when PPAP is required, the submission levels, all 18 elements from design records to the Part Submission Warrant, and how to manage customer-specific requirements and changes after approval.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Supplier-quality, quality and manufacturing engineers in automotive and engineered- product supply chains
Learning objectives
- Prepare a complete PPAP submission per AIAG
- PPAP 4th ed. and customer-specific requirements
- Ensure design records and specifications are understood
- Demonstrate process capability at quoted production rate
Detailed content
- Product realisation and the core tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP)
- IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements
- When PPAP submission is required
- Submission levels 1 to 5 and what each needs
- Design records and engineering change documents
- Customer engineering approval
- Design and process FMEA
- Process flow diagram and control plan
- MSA studies
- Dimensional results and balloon drawings
- Material and performance test results
- Initial process studies (Ppk) and acceptance criteria
- Qualified laboratory documentation
- Appearance approval report
- Sample and master sample
- Checking aids
- Customer-specific requirements
- Part Submission Warrant (PSW)
- Customer approval status: full, interim, rejected
- Customer notification and change management
- Record retention
- Bulk materials requirements
- Practice: assembling a complete PPAP file
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- PPAP in context
- Submission levels and elements
- Measurement and test evidence
- Final elements
- Approval and change management
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Variable Gage R&R study with three appraisers
- Attribute agreement analysis on real pass/fail samples
- Facilitate a team FMEA/risk assessment on one of your processes
- Rank risks with severity–occurrence–detection or risk matrix
Tools and templates you keep
- Gage R&R data sheet and decision guide
- Calibration record template
- AIAG-VDA FMEA form and action-priority table
- Risk register and risk matrix (Excel)
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- AIAG MSA manual (4th ed.)
- ISO 10012 / ISO/IEC 17025
- AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook (2019)
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Automotive & Manufacturing Quality · Practitioner
Frequently asked questions
How long is PPAP – Production Part Approval Process?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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