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The seven steps used in the development of an AIAG & VDA PFMEA are shown graphically.
The seven steps used in the development of an AIAG & VDA PFMEA are shown graphically.

Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) AIAG & VDA

The THORS Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) AIAG & VDA course equips the learner with the knowledge needed to develop a PFMEA to optimize a process using the seven-step approach. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 2

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Course Description

Risk analysis is an important step in the product development process to ensure safety. The THORS Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) AIAG & VDA course equips the learner with the knowledge needed to develop a PFMEA to optimize a process using the seven-step approach. This visually engaging and interactive course also explains the various FMEA types, PFMEA assumptions, PFMEA levels, and PFMEA maintenance along with a case study illustrated by a real-world scenario.

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Who will benefit from this AIAG & VDA PFMEA course?

Marketing, Sales, Design, Engineering (Product and Process), Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Service functions at organizations that require an understanding of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) from an AIAG & VDA perspective. Any learner who is required to understand and create an AIAG & VDA PFMEA.

Course Classification

This manufacturing course by THORS eLearning Solutions covers identification of key terms, understanding of key concepts, and application of the covered topics.

*THORS uses the Bloom’s Taxonomy Methodology for our course development.

Certificate Awarded for Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) AIAG & VDA

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Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the objectives and benefits of the AIAG & VDA PFMEA methodology.
  2. Explain the FMEA types, PFMEA assumptions, and PFMEA levels.
  3. Illustrate the seven-step approach to developing an AIAG & VDA PFMEA methodology.
  4. Understand the various elements of a PFMEA template.
  5. Define the steps for PFMEA maintenance.
  6. Apply real-world industrial scenarios to create a PFMEA using the seven-step approach.
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Table of Contents

  1. PFMEA Development Process
    1. Team Approach
      1. Team Formation
      2. Team Considerations
      3. Senior Management Commitment
    2. FMEA Types
    3. PFMEA Assumptions
    4. PFMEA Levels
    5. PFMEA Seven-Step Approach
      1. Step 1: Planning and Preparation
      2. Step 2: Process Structure Analysis
      3. Step 3: Function Analysis
      4. Step 4: Failure Analysis
        1. Failure Chain
        2. Failure Chain Elements
          1. Failure Effect (FE)
          2. Failure Mode (FM)
          3. Failure Cause (FC)
      5. Step 5: Risk Analysis
        1. Current Prevention Controls (PC)
        2. Current Detection Controls (DC)
        3. Risk Evaluation
          1. Severity (S)
          2. Occurrence (O)
          3. Detection (D)
          4. Action Priority (AP)
      6. Step 6: Optimization
      7. Step 7: Results Documentation
    6. PFMEA Template
      1. Header Information
      2. Step 2: Structure Analysis
      3. Step 3: Function Analysis
      4. Step 4: Failure Analysis
      5. Step 5: Risk Analysis
      6. Step 6: Optimization
      7. Shopfloor PFMEA
    7. Records Retention
    8. PFMEA Maintenance
  2. Case Study
    1. Step 1: Planning and Preparation
    2. Step 2: Process Structure Analysis
    3. Step 3: Function Analysis
    4. Step 4: Failure Analysis
    5. Step 5: Risk Analysis
    6. Step 6: Optimization
    7. Step 7: Results Documentation

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