Core Tools Training Courses

Core Tools training enables organisations to develop new products and processes more efficiently, reducing the risk of product and process failure, and enabling cooperation among supply chain partners.

Bywater’s Core Tools training courses cover the 5 Core Tools of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Measurement System Analysis (MSA), individually or as a package. This comprehensive training underpins the entire product lifecycle across multiple industries, including automotive, from concept to service support.

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Core Tools Training - Package Deal | 4 days

This training is suitable for organisations wishing to develop new products and processes more efficiently, with reduced risk, and enable greater cooperation in the supply chain.

The package combines 4 of our courses and offers excellent value for those who wish to learn about all 5 Core Tools: Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

Next Course: 13 - 16 January 2025 in Bristol, Avon
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Introduction to APQP and PPAP Training Course | 1 day

This course is suitable for those responsible for developing and managing supply chain relationships, who would like to understand the value of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) core tools.

Delegates booking 2 separate Core Tools courses together can receive a discount. Book all 4 courses together through the Core Tools Training Package Deal for additional discounts.

Next Course: 13 January 2025 in Bristol, Avon
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Statistical Process Control - SPC Training Course | 1 day

This course offers an introduction to principles and methodologies of the SPC Core Tool for those required to perform capability studies and develop and interpret control charts.

Delegates booking 2 individual Core Tools courses at the same time can claim a discount. Booking all 4 courses together through the Core Tools Training Package Deal offers even greater value.

Next Course: 15 January 2025 in Bristol, Avon
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Measurement Systems Analysis Training Course | 1 day

This course is designed for those requiring an understanding of measurement system evaluation techniques and those responsible for MSA studies and evaluation.

Delegates booking 2 Core Tools courses together can receive a discount. Booking all 4 courses together through the Core Tools Training Package Deal offers significant discounts on individual prices.

Next Course: 16 January 2025 in Bristol, Avon
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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis - FMEA Training Course | 1 day

This course is suitable for those who would like an introduction to failure mode and effects analysis as a tool for anticipating and preventing defects in design and manufacture.

Those attending 2 Core Tools courses together can receive a discount. Booking all 4 courses through our Core Tools Training Package Deal represents particularly excellent value.

Next Course: 14 January 2025 in Bristol, Avon
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AIAG & VDA FMEA Training Course | 2 days

This course is suitable for those who want to understand how to perform an FMEA to the new AIAG/VGA handbook. No previous knowledge is required for this course.

Those already familiar with FMEA but requiring an update on key changes from the AIAG 4th edition to the combined AIAG & VDA handbook should look at our AIAG & VDA transition training course.

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