COURSE DESCRIPTION
The education and training goal of this program is to improve individual “discrimination” skills; that is, to improve the accuracy of discrimination between “acceptable” or “unacceptable” completed electronic printed circuit board assemblies per the IPC-A-610 series. This program will also teach individuals the reasons for the accept/reject criteria to enhance their motivation and ability to apply the discrimination criteria consistently and correctly.
This course is for students who are currently certified in the IPC-A-610 but need to renew within 6 months before expiration to keep current in the program without interruption. This course provides a thorough review of the document and updated information on policies and program requirements.
Participants must be able to read and proficiently interpret the language the class and exams are presented in. Exams are available in limited additional languages upon request. Successful passing of written exams is required to attain certification. Two attempts at any exam are included in tuition paid. Additional charges will apply for more than two exam attempts.
COURSE STRUCTURE
CIS students can attend all or some of the following modules, CIT and CSE will attend all:
Module 1 – (mandatory for CIS)
Introduction/IPC Policies & Procedures; Foreword, Applicable Documents, & Handling (chapters 1,2,B)
Module 2 – (optional for CIS)
Soldering (Including High Voltage chapters 5 & 12)
Module 3 – (optional for CIS)
Component Damage and Printed Circuit Boards and Assemblies (chapters 9 & 10)
Module 4 – (optional for CIS)
Terminal Connections (chapter 6) (Requires Module 2 prior to taking this module)
Module 5 – (optional for CIS)
Through Hole Technology (chapters 7 & 13) (Requires Modules 2 & 3 prior to taking this module)
Module 6 – (optional for CIS)
Surface Mount Assemblies (chapters 8 & 13) (Requires Modules 2 & 3 prior to taking this module)
Module 7 – (optional for CIS)
Hardware Installation (chapter 4)