IPC-A-610 Specialist (Recert)
This 3 day lecture course is for anyone needing to renew their existing IPC-A-610 Specialist Certification. Attendees will review the IPC-A-610 standard and must successfully complete open and closed book exams in order to renew their 610 Specialist certification.
Recertification is required every 24 months.
Course outline
Day 1
- Introduction -Establishing and Maintaining Program Integrity
- Foreword, Applicable Documents and Handling
- Hardware Installation
- Soldering (including High Voltage)
- Open Book Examination
- Closed Book Examination
Day 2
- Terminal Connections
- Through-Hole Technology (including Jumper Wires)
- Open Book Examination
Day 3
- Surface Mount Assemblies (including Jumper Wires)
- Component Damage / PCBs and Assemblies
- Solderless Wire Wrap
- Open Book Examination
- Instructor/Student Conference
Day 4 – 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
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
Choose the format for IPC-A-610 Instructor that fits your needs
EPTAC offers a variety of options for the way you like to learn or how you would like a program delivered. From In-Person (our scheduled classes in various locations), Online, Online Challenge (if you know the content, test out and get your certification), On-Demand (meaning 24/7 access), On-Site (for larger groups at your facility’s), or Dedicated Online (where you select the class, date and time and we deliver the program live), EPTAC has you covered.
In Person
Attend a live, in-person, instructor lead class which are regularly scheduled in a variety of locations across North America. Enjoy the real time conversations and interaction from not only EPTAC’s Master Instructors, but your classmates as well. Find a location and date below that fits into your busy schedule.
Online
Enjoy the convenience of online training with live interaction and instruction from EPTAC’s Master Instructors, all from the comfort of training at home or in the office and reducing your travel expenses and costs. Find a date below that fits into your busy schedule.
On Site
Have a group of employees to train and certify? Let us come to you. We will send one of EPTAC’s Master Instructors, equipment and materials to your location on your schedule. Just provide the classroom and we do the rest. Ask us how we can help.
Dedicated Online
Schedule your own personal corporate online class. Enjoy all the convenience of online training for your own group of employees with live interaction and instruction from EPTAC’s Master Instructors, regardless of whether your employees are at home or in the office and reducing your travel expenses and costs. Ask us how we can make it happen.
Challenge
Test, Pass the Exam(s) and go directly to IPC Certification. If you understand the content of this particular program, inside and out, a challenge test might be for you. Simple to set up, EPTAC will get you on your way and the rest is up to you. Select your date below. Remember to study.
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