IPC-A-610 Trainer (CIT) Recertification Course

This lectured course utilizes the images in the IPC-A-610 document to provide visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of assembly production–for 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 will be covered in its entirety. As part of the requirements for certification, Certified IPC Specialist students must score at least a 70% average and no single score less than 70% on the final examinations.

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 all surface mount components.

IPC-A-610E Class ‘A’ Instructor Training and certification Program includes an additional day of training which includes Instructor/Student Conference on how to utilize training materials effectively and requires the Student to have an understanding of the Electronics Manufacturing Process  as well as an understanding of the English language, both oral and written.

Students who successfully complete the program will receive an Official IPC-A-610E Trainer Certification valid for 2 years and all instructional materials necessary for conducting IPC-A-610E Specialist training.