IPC-A-610 Trainer (CIT) Certification Training Course

To inquire about the IPC-A-610 Trainer (CIT) Certification Training Course visit Eptac at:  https://www.eptac.com/class/ipc-a-610-instructor/

This 4-day, 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 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 an 80% average and no single score less than 70% on the final examinations.

Course Outline

Day 1

• Introduction -Establishing and Maintaining Program Integrity
• Foreword, Applicable Documents and Handling
• Hardware
• Soldering

Day 2

• Terminal Connections
• PCBs and Assemblies
• Through-Hole Technology

Day 3

• Surface Mount Assemblies
• Component Damage
• Discrete Wiring
• Instructor Skills and Responsibilities

Day 4

• High Voltage
• Course Summary/Review
• Open Book Examination
• Closed Book Examination

Day 5 - Optional Interactive PCB Inspection Lab

This optional, 1-day lab utilizes, lectures, visual acuity exercises, and physical assemblies to provide the students with an experience in visually inspecting printed circuit assemblies

Introduction

• Terms and definitions
• Why inspect
• How to inspect

Observation Skills Practice 1 – The Needs of Visual Inspection

• Good Visual Acuity
• The ability to detect differences
• Review of Basic Manufacturing Knowledge
• Systematic approach
• Patience, Discipline, Consistency

Inspection Lab 1: Through-Hole Board

• Review results of Lab 1
• Discuss improvements

Observation Skills Practice 2 – Inspection Lab 2: Surface Mount Board

• Review results of Lab 2
• Discuss improvements

Observation Skills Practice 3 – Inspection Lab 3: Mixed Technology Board

• Review results of Lab 3
• Discuss improvements
• Instructor to grade results

Wrap up

• Certificate of Attendance