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IPC-7711/7721 Instructor
This is a 5-day, advanced course for anyone responsible for quality and reliability of reworked or repaired electronic assemblies. It is a comprehensive hands-on training program with 80% lab work. The certification will allow you to conduct operator training at your company.
Students must be experienced solderes. Prior rework/repair skills is helpful.
The IPC-7711 is designed for soldered assembly rework– restoring PCB assemblies to their original drawings.
The IPC-7721 is designed for board repair– restoring a board’s functional capability.
What Students Receive
Everyone who successfully completes the program will receive instructional materials necessary for conducting Certified IPC Specialist Training:
- IPC-7711/7721
- An Instructor Guid
- Certified IPC Specialist Exams
- Course visuals on CD ROM
- IPC Certificate of Training
Course Outline
DAY 1
- Introduction to IPC-7711/7721
- Policies and Procedures
- Common Procedures
- Wire Splicing (Mesh, Wrap, Hook & Lap)
- Instructor Demonstration and Skills Development Lab
- Through-Hole Rework Procedures
- Instructor Demonstration and Skills Development Lab
DAY 2
- Chip & MELF Removal/Installation and Localized Cleaning
- Instructor Demonstration and Skills Development Lab
- SOIC, SOT and Gull Wing Procedures
- Instructor Demonstration and Skills Development Lab
- J-Lead and QFP Procedures
- Instructor Demonstration and Skills Development Lab
DAY 3
- BGA Removal/Replacement Discussion
- Equipment Selection
- Conformal Coating Identification, Removal & Replacement
DAY 4
- PWB Circuit Repair
- Instructor Demonstration and Skills Development Lab
- Laminate Repair
- Instructor Demonstration and Skills Development Lab
DAY 5
- Additional Lab Time
- Comprehensive Review
- Roles, Rules and Responsibilities of an IPC Instructors
- Open and Closed Book Exams



