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IPC-A-610 Specialist Certification Course
This 4-day lectured course is for anyone needing to obtain an. operator-level, IPC-A-610 Specialist Certification. The lecture will review the content of the IPC-A-610 Standard and provide explanation of the accept/reject criteria, of all 3 product classes, to be applied to their visual inspection process.
Lectures will be covered over a 4-day period, with testing daily on the modules covered that day. Class length will vary daily based on the lectures covered and the testing time needed by each attendee.
Attendees must successfully complete open book exams in all 7 modules to obtain a full 610 Specialist certification.
All instruction and communication within the class will be conducted in English, and attendees need to have the ability to understand both spoken and written English to fully engage with the course material and complete the exams.
Recertification is required every 24 months.
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Covered Topics Day 1 - 4
- Introduction -Establishing and Maintaining Program Integrity
- Module 1: Foreword, Applicable Documents and Handling
(Mandatory for all CIS participants) - Module 2: Soldering and High Voltage
- Module 3: Component Damage & Printed Board Assemblies
- Module 4: Terminal Connections
(Recommended Module 2) - Module 5: Through-Hole Technology (including Jumper Wires) (Recommended Modules 2 & 3)
- Module 6: Surface Mount Assemblies (including Jumper Wires) (Recommended Modules 2 & 3)
- Module 7: Hardware
- Instructor/Student Conference (as needed)
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 a practical 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
Choose the format for IPC-A-610 Specialist 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 Scheduled Classes (in various locations or online), Dedicated Classes (where you select the class, date and time and we deliver the program at your facility or online), Challenge Tests (if you know the content, test out and get your certification), EPTAC has you covered.
Scheduled Classes - Online or In Person
Attend a live instructor led class which are regularly scheduled online or in a variety of locations across North America. Enjoy the real time conversations and interaction with EPTAC’s Master Instructors and your classmates.
Dedicated Classes - Online or On Site
Have a group of employees to train and certify? Let us create a class online or at your location on your schedule. We will have one of EPTAC’s Master Instructors ready with all the required equipment and materials. Ask us how we can make it happen.
Challenge Test
Test, Pass the Exam(s) and go directly to IPC Certification. If you understand the content of a 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.
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