Automotive Core Tools

Competence in automotive core tools contributes to continuous improvements

Here you can read more about the course and find additional material on Automotive Core Tools. The course covers the most important quality management methods in the automotive industry, such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC. These tools are widely used in the supply chain and are central to working with IATF 16949. Below you will find related literature and support material.

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About WEDEAQ

WEDEAQ Scandinavia AB is a Swedish consulting company specializing in quality management and quality development in the automotive business according to requirements in IATF 16949 and based on methods from VDA QMC and AIAG. We have more than a decade of experience in the field and are the official licensed partner of VDA QMC in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.

We provide expert-led training, internal audits, consulting services, and translated VDA publications to support manufacturers in meeting international automotive quality standards. Our services are designed for companies across Scandinavia and the Baltic region – including Estonia – that aim to improve their quality systems, prepare for certification, and enhance process performance.
We operate in:
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Sweden

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Finland

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Norway

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Denmark

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Estonia

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The only official VDA QMC partner in the Nordics.

Our courses in Core Tools for System and Process Auditors

January 29-30, 2026

Training

Automotive Core Tools for System-/Process Auditors

Location

Live Online (Zoom)

Date

January 29-30, 2026

Price (EUR)

1250

Course ID

4322-605

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Participants
2
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2026-01-19

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October 27-28.

Training

Automotive Core Tools for System-/Process Auditors

Location

Taitotalo, Helsinki

Date

October 27-28.

Price (EUR)

1350

Course ID

4312-544

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0
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What is Automotive Core Tools?

Automotive Core Tools is a collective name for several products. In order to improve a process, knowledge of e.g. risk analysis (FMEA), measurement uncertainty (MSA/VDA 5), process control (SPC) and problem solving (8D) and/or control plans is required. These “components” are usually included in a package training.

A key requirement in, for example, IATF 16949 is the requirement for control plans to be based on a risk analysis for the process where the design and content of the control plans are adapted to the identified risks.

Automotive Core Tools Products - FMEA, MSA, PPAP 8D etc.

Do you have enough competence in Core Tools to manage your customers requirements?

APQP

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Control Plans reduce the complexity of product quality planning.

Control Plan

The control plan provides a consistent set of requirements for customers and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.

PPAP

The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is the industry standard that ensures that engineering design and product specifications are met.

FMEA

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a tool for identifying and addressing potential failures in products and processes.

SPC

Statistical Process Control (SPC) encompasses several basic and advanced statistical methods to make improvements in processes more efficient.

MSA

Measurement System Analysis (MSA) uses measurement data to monitor almost every process. As data quality improves, so does the basis for decision-making.

Core Tools Certificates

By passing both a knowledge test and an application test, you can obtain a formal certification. Certification can bring added value to both you and your company.

Core Tools Software

New software supporting DFMEA, Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plans and Gage R&R studies.

Self-Assessment Industry Results

Chart showing how current quality practices globally perform against the industry benchmark of 80% efficiency in the five areas.

Why?

A key requirement in, for example, IATF 16949 is the requirement for control plans to be based on a risk analysis for the process where the design and content of the control plans are adapted to the identified risks.

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Whom?

Automotive Core Tools includes several people in one company as it covers several different areas of expertise and methods. A targeted interrevision towards the application of requirements and knowledge within Core Tools is a good way to get an idea of how well it permeates the organization.
We can audit Core Tools for you, do an analysis, propose improvements and competence increases in a report directed Core Tools as a strategic application.
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Automotive Core Tools Training

We train you in Automotive Core Tools either as internal company training or in open training (see syllabus below or on a separate page). VDA QMC has developed a basic 2-day training (ID 417) that ends with certification tests with the following parts:
  • APQP/MLA
  • FMEA (Feleffektanalys)
  • MSA
  • PPAP
  • SPC
  • 8D

The training has been developed as a requirement for renewal of VDA 6.3 certification, but can also be used as a basic general competence increase for internal auditors.

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FAQs About Automotive Core Tools

The five core tools are APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and PPAP. They are used to plan, analyze, measure, control, and approve quality in manufacturing.

They help companies meet IATF 16949 requirements by reducing errors, securing processes, and improving customer satisfaction.

They are used throughout the entire project – from development and design to production and delivery – to ensure quality at every stage.