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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.

Interactive PCB Inspection Lab
This is an optional, 1-day course intended for any employee who will be inspecting printed circuit assemblies or any employee who wants to improve or reinforce their observation and inspection skills of printed circuit assemblies. This course utilizes lectures, visual acuity exercises, and physical assemblies to provide the students with an experience in visually inspecting printed circuit assemblies.

What Students Receive
Course Outline

What Students Receive

Everyone who successfully completes the program will receive instructional materials necessary for conducting Certified IPC Specialist Training:

Course Visuals on CD-ROM
The IPC-A-610 and an Instructor Guide
IPC-T-50 Terms and Definitions
Certified IPC Specialist Exams
IPC Certificate of Training

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<
Instructor/Student Conference

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