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

The IPC-A-610 certification course for  IPC trainers (CITs) course is an intensive page-by-page review of the IPC-A-610 document and a review of basic instructor skills. Upon completion of this IPC 610 training course, the trainer will be able to correctly determine "accept/reject" criteria for Class 1, 2, and 3 products based on the acceptability requirements of the IPC-A-610. Instructor candidates who successfully complete the written examinations are certified as instructors by IPC and given the instructional materials required to conduct the IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) course.

Topics Include:

Accept/Reject Criteria for the following:

• Handling of electronic assemblies
• Mechanical assembly
• Component installation
• Location and orientation
• Soldering
• Cleanliness of assemblies
• Marking of assemblies
• Coatings
• Laminate conditions
• Discrete wiring assemblies
• SMT assemblies

COURSE OBJECTIVE

• Interpret the difference between Class 1, 2, and 3 products
• Be able to reference the IPC-A-610 standard to make accept/reject decisions
• Be able to proficiently conduct Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) training
• Explain IPC terminology and definitions
• Earn an overall score of 80% or better on the IPC written examinations in order for certification.

MATERIALS PROVIDED

• Instructor guide with lesson plans, reference material, and training guidance
• A copy of IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies
• Written CIS tests with answer keys
• CD-Rom with visual aids and electronic copies of training-support forms
• IPC certificate of completion

Back at their respective companies the IPC-A-610 certification program can be taught by the CITs t instruct CIS candidates in the IPC 610. IPC 610 training can then occur at the company with a few mandatory modules as well as the optional modules which the fit business best. The IPC-A-610 training program gives companies this flexibility. With the materials gained from passing this course the IPC-A-610 certification program can be administered and taught by the CIT adding a copy of the IPC-A610 specification for each student as well as an overhead and computer to run the slide show. IPC 610 certification training is enhanced further by examples and handout and samples