IPC/WHMA-A-620 Specialist (CIS) Certification Training Course

The IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified IPC Specialist training consists of eight (8) separate modules, 7 of which are optional, of paragraph-by-paragraph review of IPC/WHMA-A-620. (IPC/WHMA-A-620 describes acceptability criteria for crimped, mechanically secured and soldered interconnection and the corresponding lacing/restraining criteria associated with cable and harness assemblies.) At the conclusion of each module, students are subjected to open book written exams.

The ideal candidates for this course are Production Operators, Technicians, Quality Control, Manufacturing and Process Engineers and Management personnel who desire to comprehend the proper explanation and interpretation of the requirements of IPC/WHMA-A-620.

Training is conducted by Celestica in cooperation with Seneca College. The training leads to industry recognized IPC certification in IPC-A-610, "Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies" and IPC-7711/7721, "Rework, Repair and Modification" Standards at operator and trainer level for individuals currently employed or seeking future employment in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly related industries. Successful students will be issued joint Seneca/Celestica Recognition of Completion along with the corresponding IPC certification.