Postgraduate Diploma in APQP/PPAP and 2R Supplier Audit
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in APQP/PPAP and 2R Supplier Audit. 8 modules covering IATF 16949:2016, AIAG APQP 3rd edition and Minitab. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in APQP/PPAP and 2R Supplier Audit — studying from Canada
Canada's motorcycle and two-wheeler market is relatively modest compared with the car sector, but it supports a network of dealers, distributors, parts suppliers and recreational riding communities. Manufacturers and importers serve markets across provinces, with seasonal demand shaped by climate. Engineering work in this area includes vehicle homologation, component design and electric two-wheeler development. Regulation of vehicle safety and emissions involves federal and provincial authorities.
Fees for Canada: C$2,330 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for motorcycle engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body in Canada. Vehicle engineering roles in Canada are generally not licensed by a single title-protected body, but employers and industry associations set their own expectations. Transport Canada regulates vehicle safety standards, which is separate from any qualification. Check recognition with prospective employers directly.
What career paths in Canada could this qualification support in the 2-wheeler sector?
Potential roles include design, testing, product development and technical support with motorcycle and powersports manufacturers, distributors and component suppliers. Whether a private qualification is valued is for each employer to decide, and experience often matters most in this sector. The final project can provide a concrete portfolio piece, though it does not guarantee any position.
How can I manage this programme alongside work in Canada?
The programme is entirely online and in English, so it suits students across Canadian time zones, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Workload ranges from 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme chosen. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. An assigned technical tutor provides guidance throughout.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Manage the quality of a motorcycle manufacturer's supplier panel.
Plan component development following APQP.
Prepare design and process FMEAs using the AIAG-VDA method.
Evaluate and approve PPAP packages with their associated studies.
Apply statistical tools for capability and MSA.
Carry out process audits in accordance with VDA 6.3.
Resolve supplier issues using the 8D methodology.
Who it's for
- Supplier quality engineer who wants to specialise in APQP/PPAP and 2R Supplier Audit.
- Supplier auditor who wants to specialise in APQP/PPAP and 2R Supplier Audit.
- APQP lead who wants to specialise in APQP/PPAP and 2R Supplier Audit.
- Development quality engineer who wants to specialise in APQP/PPAP and 2R Supplier Audit.
- Receiving inspection and metrology technician who wants to specialise in APQP/PPAP and 2R Supplier Audit.
- Technical buyer who wants to specialise in APQP/PPAP and 2R Supplier Audit.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter motorcycle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- IATF 16949:2016
- AIAG APQP 3rd edition
- AIAG PPAP 4th edition
- AIAG-VDA FMEA Handbook (2019)
- VDA 6.3:2023
- AIAG MSA 4th edition
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 19011:2018
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Supply chain of a motorcycle manufacturer1.2Specific customer requirements of 2R OEMs1.3Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers1.4Classification of parts by criticality1.5Relationship between IATF 16949 and motorcycle manufacturers1.6Costs of quality failures among suppliers1.7Asian and European suppliers1.8Quality clauses in contracts1.9Supplier portals and communication1.10Case study: segmentation of an OEM's supplier panel
2.1APQP phases according to AIAG2.2Multidisciplinary team and timeline2.3Design inputs and voice of the customer2.4Special characteristics and their symbols2.5Supplier feasibility review2.6Process flow diagram2.7Control plans for prototype, pre-series and series production2.8Phase gates and deliverables2.9Change management during development2.10Workshop: APQP timeline for a brake calliper
3.1AIAG-VDA seven-step FMEA methodology3.2Component design FMEA3.3Manufacturing process FMEA3.4Action Priority (AP) versus RPN3.5Link between FMEA and control plan3.6Safety and homologation characteristics3.7Preventive and detection actions3.8Updating the FMEA after incidents3.9Software tools for FMEA3.10Practical: process FMEA for an aluminium wheel
4.1The eighteen elements of the PPAP4.2Submission levels 1 to 54.3Design records and initial samples4.4Dimensional and material results4.5Initial Cpk and Ppk capability studies4.6Measurement systems analysis (MSA)4.7Part Submission Warrant (PSW) and approval4.8Run-at-rate production trial4.9Requalification and process changes4.10Case study: review of a rejected PPAP
5.1ANOVA-method gauge R&R studies5.2Attribute and agreement studies5.3Capability of normal and non-normal processes5.4Statistical process control at the supplier5.5Acceptance sampling at receiving inspection5.6Regression analysis of process variables5.7Applied design of experiments5.8Trend detection in quality data5.9Use of Minitab in industry5.10Laboratory: capability study with machining data
6.1System, process and product audits6.2VDA 6.3 process audit6.3Audit preparation and planning6.4Assessment of sub-supplier management6.5VDA 6.5 product audit6.6Supplier scoring and classification6.7Evidence, findings and nonconformities6.8Remote and combined audits6.9Auditor competencies6.10Practical: simulated VDA 6.3 audit of a supplier
7.1Immediate containment and batch isolation7.28D problem-solving methodology7.3Root cause analysis with Ishikawa and 5 Whys7.4Charges for quality failures to the supplier7.5Follow-up of action plans7.6PPM and on-time delivery indicators7.7Escalation and suppliers under surveillance7.8Development of strategic suppliers7.9Supply risk management7.10Case study: 8D report for cracks in a bracket
8.1Selection of part and supplier8.2APQP plan with deliverables8.3Component process FMEA8.4Proposed control plan8.5Level 3 PPAP package8.6VDA 6.3 process audit8.7Supplier improvement plan8.8Final qualification report8.9Written report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Minitab, APIS IQ-RM PRO, Q-DAS qs-STAT, Excel, SAP QM, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for preparing PPAP packages, simulated VDA 6.3 process audits and issue resolution through 8D. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Manage the quality of a motorcycle manufacturer's supplier panel.
Plan component development following APQP.
Prepare design and process FMEAs using the AIAG-VDA method.
Evaluate and approve PPAP packages with their associated studies.
Apply statistical tools for capability and MSA.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses Minitab, APIS IQ-RM PRO, Q-DAS qs-STAT, Excel, SAP QM. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A diploma awarded by SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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