IPC-A-610 Operator Certification

IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies, is the most widely used inspection standard in the electronics industry and has earned an international reputation as the source for end-product acceptance criteria for consumer and high reliability printed circuit assemblies.

Certification in this course demonstrates your commitment to continuous improvement of product quality and reliability. The IPC-A-610 Operator/Inspector Training & Certification course provides individuals with a portable credential that represents their understanding of IPC-A-610.

Course Overview

The IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies is the most widely used specification published by the IPC for the electronics manufacturing industry. This publication is a visual document that provides comprehensive accept/reject criteria for handling of electronic assemblies, mechanical assemblies, component installation, location, orientation, soldering, cleanliness of assemblies, marking of assemblies, coatings, laminate conditions, discrete wiring assembly and surface mount assemblies. IPC-A-610 Operator/Inspector Training students will be evaluated on their mastery of the IPC-A-610. This is a lecture-only course and does NOT include hand soldering.

Course Objective

• Be able to make correct “accept/reject” decisions for the appropriate class/classes of production based on the acceptability requirements of IPC-A-610
• Be able to reference the IPC-A-610 standard
• Earn of overall score of 70% or better average score on IPC examinations in order for certification.

Materials Provided

• IPC-A-610 specification
• IPC certificate of completion