IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist

This 3-day, lectured course utilizes the images in the IPC-A-610 inspection document to provide visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of assembly production–in both lead and lead-free. The IPC-A-610, “The Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies”, is the most widely used inspection specification for the PWB assembly industry.

The IPC-A-610 specification is the focal point of this course and will be covered in its entirety. As part of the requirements for certification, students must score at least a 70% on each exam.

Topics include:

• Handling electronic assemblies
• Inspecting soldered connections for terminal and plated through-holes
• Identifying fractured solder due to cutting
• Understanding ECO jumper wire practices
• Addressing mechanical assembly requirements
• Recognizing acceptable surface mounting for chip & cylindrical components, leadless chip carriers, & leaded components

Interactive PCB Inspection Lab

This is an optional (1) day course intended for any employee who will be inspecting printed circuit assemblies or any employee who wants to improve or reinforce their observation and inspection skills of printed circuit assemblies. This course utilizes lectures, visual acuity exercises, and physical assemblies to provide the students with an experience in visually inspecting printed circuit assemblies.

What Students Receive

Everyone who successfully completes the program will receive:

• IPC-A-610
• IPC Certificate of Training

Location:

Classes are held at EPTAC's Corporate Training Center located just 35 miles from Boston and at locations throughout the US and Canada. See complete schedule on the event's page