Why do we need a VASS Certificate? Advantages?

    Hi,

    1. Is it compulsory to get VASS certificate to operate VKRC in VW Plants?

    2. Is it worth to invest money for VASS certification? I mean, We can only work with VW plants. But how many VW manufacturing plants are there?

    3. What are the advantages after getting a VASS certificate?

    Thanks in Advance.

    Hi, knowledgesharing

    1) On mostly cases, yes, VW is demanding a valid certificate. But this rule have some exceptions. I've saw some cases where only the technical leaders must had the certification. And some cases certificates weren't required, at all.

    2) VW has lots of plants spread around the world. 61, according to the link below

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_V…Group_factories

    And VASS certificate is valid through 2 years. But You must have a separated certificate for each robot brand VW uses nowadays. So, to be completely covered, You must have three certificates: ABB, FANUC and KUKA.

    3) Depends. VASS certification process isn't cheap, and I think It would be a good investment If you already has a contract to work within a VW plant and know what robot brand(s) they will use there. If you spend money now taking a VKRC certification, but after must go to a project where all robots are FANUC, you will need another certification.

    But the certifications are a trend among other automakers, and I foresee that in the near future we will not be allowed to work inside their facilities without make the proper tests.

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