IPC-A-610 ENDORSEMENT
IPC-A-610
Course Description
The IPC-A-610 Endorsement is included in the following IPC Certification Programs: Certified IPC Trainer (CIT/MIT), and Certified Standards Expert (CSE/SCSE), Certified IPC Specialist (CIS).
This certification will demonstrate your commitment to customer quality requirements and greatly assist any company dedicated to ISO-9000 or other quality assurance initiatives. This ensures immediate recognition, legitimacy, and value throughout the electronics industry. It is a comprehensive and technically accurate program with high-quality, detailed instructional plans for training Application Specialists at all levels. Anyone responsible for the quality and reliability of electronic assemblies should consider becoming an IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Trainer. Trainers and quality supervisors versed in electronic assembly are excellent candidates, as well as engineering and manufacturing supervisors with assembly responsibilities.
The IPC-A-610 is a comprehensive knowledge and skills-based training course. The program consists of 7 modules, each covering a different technology or area of soldered electronic assemblies. Module 1 is the mandatory module for the CIS training. All other modules are optional; therefore, CIS training can be customized. All modules are mandatory for CIT and CSE training. There is no hands-on workmanship for this course.
Module 1 – General, Foreword, Applicable Docs, Handling (MANDATORY FOR CIS) (Covers Fundamentals, Non-IPC Documents, ESD & Handling)
Module 2 – Soldering & High Voltage (Covers soldering fundamentals & high voltage Soldering application)
Module 3 – Component Damage & PCB’s (Covers Leaded and leadless devices and laminate anomalies)
Module 4 – Terminal Connections (Covers terminals where wire placement, soldering, and inspection are applicable)
Module 5 – Through Hole Technology (Covers installation, soldering, and inspection of through-hole applications)
Module 6 – Surface Mount Technology (Covers SMT terminations, installation, soldering, and inspection)
Module 7 – Hardware (Covers Fasteners, Locking Mechanisms, Proper sequencing and heatsinks)
CERTIFICATION TIERS
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(CIT) CERTIFIED IPC TRAINER
CIT’s may be employees of companies that train only within their parent company. CITs are authorized to deliver and administer CIS examinations to individuals who wish to gain certification. The Master IPC Trainer (MIT) is an optional designation for a Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) employed at an official training center.
STUDENTS RECIEVE:-
IPC-A-610 Manual, Downloadable Certificate (Valid for 2yrs), and Downloadable Instruction Guide. NOTE - An 80% passing grade is required on all Open and Closed Book exams.
Certification - $2295 (4 Day Course)
Recertification - $1895 (2 Day Course)
Test Only Cert/Recert - $1495 (1 Day)
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(CIS) CERTIFIED IPC SPECIALIST
CIS training and certification is appropriate for any individual that will benefit by having a consistent understanding of the criteria in a standard. Line operators, engineers, quality engineers will find this training and certification beneficial for their knowledge in the electronics industry.
STUDENTS RECIEVE:-
IPC-A-610 Manual (Class Copy w/Option to Purchase), Downloadable Certificate (Valid for 2yrs). NOTE - A 70% passing grade is required on all Open Book exams.
Certification - $1295 (3 Day Course)
Recertification - $1295 (3 Day Course)
Test Only Cert/Recert - $545 (1 Day)
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(CSE) CERTIFIED STANDARDS EXPERT
The CSE is a subject matter professional with a high level of knowledge and understanding of a specific or group of IPC standards. The role of the Certified Standards Expert may vary by organization.
STUDENTS RECIEVE:-
Downloadable Certificate (Valid for 2yrs). NOTE - An 80% passing grade is required on all Open and Closed Book exams.
Certification - $1395 (4 Day Course)
Recertification - $995 (2Day Course)
Test Only Cert/Recert - $595 (1 Day)