IPC Certification Centre

A DVANCED REWORK TECHNOLOGY LTD IPC Certification Centre IPC-A-610D Training and Certification Programme (Revision D Training) Certified Trainer Application Specialist IPC J-STD-001D Training and Certification Programme (Revision D Training) Certified Trainer Application Specialist IPC 7711/7721A Training and Certification Programme Certified Trainer Application Specialist IPC WHMA-A-620A Cable/Wire Harness Acceptability Certification Programme (New Revision A Training) A DVANCED REWORK T ECHNOLOGY LTD Certified Trainer Application Specialist IPC 45C Lead Free Hand Soldering IPC VT - 42/43C Hand Soldering for Through-Hole Components New Revision A Training IPC VT- 54 Static Sensitive Components and Handling Procedures IPC 600G Acceptability of Printed Boards

Contents Page 1 Information on Advanced Rework Technology Page 2-3 IPC-A- 610 Certified Trainer (Revision D) Page 4-5 IPC-A- 610 Application Specialist (Revision D) Page 6-8 J-STD- 001 Certified Trainer (Revision D) Page 9 J-STD- 001 Application Specialist (Revision D) Page 10 Page 11 IPC 7711/7721 Certified Trainer IPC 7711/7721 Application Specialist Page 12 IPC WHMA-A-620 Certified Trainer (Revision A) Page 13 IPC WHMA-A-620 Application Specialist (Revision A) Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 IPC-A-600G Application Specialist IPC 45C Lead Free Hand Soldering IPC VT 42/43C Hand Soldering For Through-Hole Components and Handling Procedures IPC VT- 54 Static Sensitive Components and Handling Procedures IPC Course Booking Form Train The Trainer Practical Training Synopsis Note: Fees for the IPC Certification Training are shown at the bottom of the information sheets for each IPC Certification Training course.,

Advanced Rework Technology Training To Take You Into The Future Advanced Rework Technology is a fully independent training organisation, which has been presenting training courses for the past ten years. It is headed by Barry Morris, who has been involved in training for some twenty eight years. Our customer base includes many electronic companies around the world. Training is carried out using the latest equipment for soldering and rework of printed circuit boards. As independent consultants, A.R.T. can offer unbiased advice regarding specialised rework equipment. A.R.T. provide in-house training which can be customised to meet the needs of your company. A.R.T. have been approached by many companies regarding an international standard - we are happy to be able to offer companies the IPC training and certification programmes. The IPC Certification programme and training is the most accepted and widely used specification for the electronics industry. This training and certification will have immediate recognition and legitimacy throughout the electronics industry. The IPC is a United States based trade association, which is dedicated to developing international standards for the electronic industries. Training courses available for the IPC Certification programme: IPC-A-610 Certified Trainer IPC-A-610 Application Specialist J-STD-001 Certified Trainer J-STD-001 Application Specialist IPC 7711/7721 Certified Trainer IPC 7711/7721 Application Specialist IPC WHMA-A-620 Certified Trainer IPC WHMA-A-620 Application Specialist IPC 45C Lead Free Hand Soldering IPC VT 42/43C Hand Soldering For Through Hole Components IPC VT- 54 Static Sensitive Components & Handling Procedures IPC-A- 600 Acceptability of Printed Boards - Application Specialist Training, Page 1

IPC-A-610 Certified Trainer Revision D Training 610 CIT IPC-A-610 Certified Training Course Training Course Topics Role and responsibilities of trainers Handling electronic assemblies Criteria for hardware installation - threaded fasteners, connector pins Soldering requirements for terminals and plated through holes, including lead free Surface mounted criteria for chip components, cylindrical components, leadless chip carriers, leaded components and ball grid arrays Requirements for component damage Criteria for laminate conditions, cleanliness and coatings Acceptance criteria for solderless wrap requirements and jumper wires Requirements for high voltage applications Using the lesson plan and materials effectively, and a review of training skills Certification On successful completion of the examination the student will receive the IPC-A-610 Trainer Certificate. This is valid for 2 years after the course completion date. On successfully completing the course, the trainer will receive all the necessary training materials to carry out the Application Specialist courses. This will include the following: A CD ROM which illustrates every aspect of the IPC-A-610 training and documented information A trainer guide - this will provide complete directions for the Application Specialist training and test The IPC-A-610 revision D Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies The IPC-T-50 Terms and Definitions The Application Specialist test and evaluation forms Application Specialist materials, student manuals and course certificates can only be purchased by a Certified Trainer. Email: info @rework.co.uk Page 2

610 CIT IPC Certification Centre IPC-A-610 Certified Trainer How the Certification Programme Works The IPC-A-610 training and certification programme has two tiers of instruction - Certified Trainers and Application Specialists. Candidates are sent by their companies to receive five days of training in the IPC-A-610 document at an approved certification training centre. Once they have completed the course, and have passed the examination, trainers are then qualified to train their company s workers in the IPC-A-610 Application Specialist training programme. This programme will greatly assist companies dedicated to ISO-9000 or other quality assurance initiatives. As the IPC specification is a widely accepted standard, this will have immediate recognition throughout the electronics industry. Who should become a Certified Trainer Any person who is responsible for quality and reliability of electronic assemblies :- i.e. quality supervisors and engineering manufacturing supervisors with assembly responsibilities would all make excellent candidates for training. Course Duration 5 Days Costs 1,600.00 per delegate, this includes all training materials as described on the previous pages. Lunch is included in the course fees, but VAT should be added. Page 3

610 CIS IPC Certification Centre IPC-A-610 Application Specialist Training Who should attend the Application Specialist Training? This certification and training programme is designed for maintenance technicians, operators, process engineers, quality managers and anyone responsible for the quality and reliability of electronic assemblies. Application Specialist Certification The IPC 610 Application Specialist course is now modularised. Training on the entire syllabus is not required, however, the following Modules are mandatory: Module 1 Module 2 Introduction/IPC Professional Policies and Procedures Foreword, Applicable Documents & Handling The remaining Modules 3-9 are optional: Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 Module 7 Module 8 Module 9 Hardware Installation Soldering (including High Voltage) Terminal Connections Through-Hole Technology (including Jumper Wires) Surface Mount Assemblies (including Jumper Wires) Component Damage and Printed Circuit Boards and Assemblies Solderless Wire Wrap To attain certification, some of the above modules must be combined, i.e. If Module 6 is required, then Modules 4 and 8 must also be completed. Page 4

610 CIS IPC-A-610 Application Specialist Training Certification Everyone who successfully completes the IPC-A-610 Application Specialist Training and examination will receive the IPC-A-610 Application Specialist Certificate. This certificate is valid for 2 years after the course completion date. Course Duration: 3 Days if all modules are required Otherwise duration varies according to the number of modules required Course Costs : 200 per person per day Lunch is included in the course fees, but V.A.T. should be added. Page 5

001 CIT J-STD-001 Certified Trainer Certification Revision D Training On successful completion of the examination the student will receive the J-STD-001 Trainer Certification. This certificate is valid for 2 years after the course completion date. On successful completion of the course, the J-STD-001 Trainer will receive all the necessary materials to carry out the Application Specialist training. These will include the following: CD-ROM with visuals covering the J-STD-001 training A trainer guide for conducting the Application Specialist training modules Copies of the J-STD-001 through 006 and a copy of the J-STD-001 Handbook (IPC-HDBK-001) and IPC-9191 Artwork of soldering test boards IPC certification of course completion Application Specialist training materials, student manuals and course certification can only be purchased by J-STD-001 Trainers. Page 6

001 CIT J-STD-001 Certified Trainer Topics Covered Instructional skills and the roles and responsibilities of the IPC Trainer. General requirements, such as safety, tools and electrostatic discharge (ESD). Wire and terminal assembly requirements, demonstrations and laboratory. Through hole technology requirements, demonstrations and laboratory. Surface mount technology requirements, demonstrations and laboratory. General soldered connection acceptance requirements. Test methods and related standards. Use of statistical process control methodology. Page 7

001 CIT J-STD-001 Certified Trainer Revision D Training Now Available Who Should become a J-STD-001 Certified Trainer? Assembly process engineers, quality assurance supervisors, training managers and any others responsible for the quality and reliability of soldered electronic assemblies would make excellent candidates for the J-STD-001 Certified Trainer programme. Course Duration: 5 Days Costs 1800.00 per delegate, this includes all training materials as described on the previous pages. Lunch is included in the course fees, but VAT should be added. Page 8

001 CIS Revision D Training Application J-STD-001 Application Specialist Training Specialist Certification The Application Specialist course is modularised. This means that training on the entire syllabus is not required. Delegates must be trained on the Introductory section, and then may train on the other modules as required. Everyone who successfully completes the J-STD-001 Application Specialist Training and examination will receive a J-STD-001 Application Specialist certificate. This certificate is valid for 2 years after the course completion date. Who should attend the Application Specialist Training? Assembly operators, quality & inspection personnel, and others responsible for the quality and reliability of soldered electronics assemblies. Course Duration: 1 day for Introduction plus 1 day for each additional module. J-STD-001 Application Specialist Training Modules Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Introduction Wires and Terminals Through Hole Technology Surface Mount Technology Inspection Cost 250.00 per delegate per day, including student handbook and certificate. Lunch is included in the course fees, but VAT should be added. Page 9

7711/7721 CIT IPC 7711/7721 Certified Trainer The IPC 7711 Rework of Electronic Assemblies and the IPC 7721 Repair and Modification of Printed Board and Electronic Assemblies is a comprehensive certification programme that provides electronics companies with a uniform method of training their staff to the requirements of the IPC 7711/7721. WHO SHOULD BECOME A TRAINER? Instructors/Trainers Management Personnel Production Operators Rework Operators Engineering and Manufacturing Supervisors WHAT A TRAINER RECEIVES: Delegates successfully completing the IPC 7711/7721 Training Certification and examination will receive all the materials necessary for conducting Application Specialist training including: Copy of the IPC-7711 Rework of Electronic Assemblies & IPC-7721 Repair & Modification of PCBs and Electronic Assemblies A trainer manual providing complete direction for Application Specialist Training and Certification Student handbook Full set of colour visuals on CD-ROM The Application Specialist test and evaluation forms Trainers are certified for 2 years from course completion date. Course Duration: 5 Days Cost 1800.00 per delegate - this includes all training materials. Lunch is included in the course fees, but VAT should be added. Page 10

7711/7721 CIS IPC 7711/7721 Application Specialist The IPC-7711/7721 Application Specialist course is modularised. The course duration will depend on the skills and knowledge required by each individual delegate. Each delegate will receive a Student Handbook and, upon satisfactory completion of the course, will receive IPC certification valid for 2 years. EVALUATION: Delegates will carry out practical rework and repair techniques to an acceptable level on example Printed Circuit Boards. WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE APPLICATION SPECIALIST TRAINING? Process Engineers Rework Operators Production Staff Quality Controllers Modules: Module 1 General Knowledge (Mandatory) Module 2 Wire Skills ( Optional) Module 3 Through-Hole Components Removal & Replacement (Optional) Module 4 SMT Components Removal/Replacement (Optional) Module 5 SOT and Gull Wing Removal/Replacement (Optional) Module 6 Leaded SMT QFPs & J-Leaded Components (Optional) Module 7 Printed Wiring Track Repair (Optional) Module 8 Printed Board Repair (Optional) Module 9 Coating Materials Conformal Coatings (Optional) Cost 250.00 per delegate per day, including student handbook and certificate. Lunch is included in the course fees, but VAT should be added. Page 11

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies Trainer Certification Training Certification The IPC-A-620 Trainer training is a comprehensive certification programme which covers the accept/reject criteria for Cable/Wires and Crimping etc. The certification training course is available at Trainer level and is run on the same lines as the IPC-A-610 certification. Once the delegates have completed the course, the trainers will then be qualified to train their staff in the IPC 620 Application Specialist training. This certification training is a theoretical course designed to teach the correct understanding and interpretation of the 620 document. WHO SHOULD BECOME AN TRAINER? Instructors/Trainers Management Personnel Quality Supervisors Engineering and Manufacturing Supervisor What an Trainer receives: Copy of the IPC-620 Requirements & Acceptance for Cable & Wire Harness Assemblies Student handbook A Trainer manual providing complete direction for Application Specialist Training and Certification Full set of colour visuals on CD-ROM The Application Specialist test and evaluation forms Trainers are certified for 2 years from course completion date. New Revision A Training Course Duration: 5 Days Course Costs: 1,600.00 per delegate - this includes all training materials. Lunch is included in the course fees, but V.A.T. should be added. 620A CIT. Page 12

620A CIS IPC Certification Centre IPC /WHMA-A-620 Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies Application Specialist Training New Revision A Training The IPC-A-620 Application Specialist training is modularised. The course duration will depend on the skills and knowledge required by each individual delegate. Each delegate will receive, upon satisfactory completion of the course, an IPC certificate valid for 2 years. WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE APPLICATION SPECIALIST TRAINING? Assembly Operators Quality Controllers Inspection Personnel and others responsible for the quality and reliability of Cable/Wire Assemblies Modules: Module 1 Policies and Procedures, Forward, Preparation, Cable Assemblies and Wires, Testing Module 2 Crimp Terminations, Insulation Displacement Connections Module 3 Soldered Terminals Module 4 Connectorization, Molding/Potting Module 5 Splices Module 6 Marking & Labeling, Wire Bundle Securing, Shielding Cable/Wire Harness Protective Coverings Module 7 Coaxial & Twinaxial Cable Assemblies Module 8 Solderless Wrap Everyone who successfully completes the IPC-A-620 Application Specialist Training and examination will receive the IPC-A-620 Application Specialist Certificate. This certificate is valid for 2 years after the course completion date. Course Duration: 4 Days if all modules are required Otherwise duration varies according to the number of modules required Course Costs : 200 per person per day, plus VAT Page 13

IPC 600 CIS IPC-A-600 Acceptability of Printed Boards IPC-A-600 Application Specialist Who should Attend? This course is targeted at Printed Board Manufacturers, Electronic Assembly Companies, OEMs and Material/Equipment Suppliers and anyone responsible for the quality of Printed Boards. This Application Specialist training is a Modularised Course. Module 1 Introduction (Mandatory) Module 2 External Observable Module 3 Internal Observable Module 4 Flexible and Rigid-Flex Printed Wiring Everyone attending the IPC 600 Application Specialist training will receive the following materials: 600 Application Specialist Student Handbook 600 Application Specialist Certificate Quotation for the above modules on request. Lunch will be included in the course fees, but VAT should be added. CM3 1RS Page 14

IPC-45C Lead Free Hand Soldering NEW! IPC Certified Course IPC Lead Free Hand Soldering This training is a practical and theoretical conversion course aimed at giving participants a better understanding of the differences between Leaded and Lead Free hand soldering techniques. Who Should Attend The Lead Free Hand Soldering course. Assembly Operators Objectives 1. Reason and importance of Lead Free Alloys 2. Materials 3. Soldering Procedures 4. Cleaning 5. Evaluation/Inspection Upon satisfactory completion, participants will receive IPC certification. Course Duration: 1 Day. Costs 200 per person per course. Lunch is included in the course fees, but VAT should be added. Chelmsford Essex Page 15

VT-42/43C Hand Soldering For Through-Hole Components VT-42/43C NEW! IPC Certified Course IPC Hand Soldering For Through-Hole Components VT- 42/43C Certification This training is a practical and theoretical course aimed at giving participants a better understanding of hand soldering techniques for through hole components. Who Should Attend The Hand Soldering course For Through - Hole Components. Assembly Operators Objectives 1. Preparation 2. Materials 3. Soldering Procedures 4. Cleaning 5. Workmanship Standards Upon satisfactory completion, participants will receive IPC certification. Course Duration: 2 Days. Costs 400 per person per course. Lunch is included in the course fees, but VAT should be added. Chelmsford Essex Page 16

VT-54 Static Sensitive Components & Handling Procedures IPC VT- 54 Static Sensitive Components and Handling Procedures Who should Attend This course is targeted to production staff, operators, supervisors and anyone who comes in contact with static sensitive components. Topics Covered Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Electrical Overstress (EOS) damage prevention Typical static charge source and typical static voltage generation Reason for using warning labels Difference between antistatic materials and static shielding Acceptable antistatic workstation Proper handling techniques of electronic assemblies Delegates will receive IPC certification on satisfactory completion of this course. Course Duration: 1 Day Costs 200 per person per course Lunch is included in the course fees, but VAT should be added. www.rework.co.uk Page 17

IPC Course Booking Form Course Code (shown on top right corner of syllabus) Course Dates: Your Purchase Order No: Number of Delegates Attending: Invoice to be sent to: Name: Company: Address: Confirmation/Joining instruction to be sent to: Name: Company: Address: Post Code: Telephone No: Fax No: Post Code: Telephone No: Fax No: Please note the following: Confirmation of Courses on receipt of Booking Form with Purchase Order Number. Note: Course fees charges will be those ruling on date of booking/confirming training. Lunch is included in the course fees, but VAT should be added. Terms: Payment to be made strictly at least 7 days before course commencement. A cancellation fee will be charged as follows : 50% on 7 days notice. 25% on 14 days or less notice from the start of the course. Please send or fax completed booking form. A.R.T. reserve the right to cancel or substitute course dates. Page 18

CT Train The Trainer New Course This course is designed for instructors, or delegates new to instructing. The aim of the course is to teach the skills of practical training and demonstration techniques. Course Topics Structuring and presenting talks. Instructional Techniques. Coping with questions. Practical demonstrations. Using correct terminology when giving talks. Advantages of visual aids, cameras etc, for demonstrations. All delegates will take an active part and will be expected to write and present a short talk and give a practical demonstration during the course. Course Duration: 3 days Phone: +44 (0)1245 237093 Page 19

Course Synopsis Advanced Rework Technology presents training courses for all types of soldering and rework for PCBs. Training is available at A.R.T. s fully equipped training centre or on-site customised training. Course C1 Course C1a Course C1b Rework of Surface Mounted Devices. Inspection/Quality and Rework of SMDs. Rework of High Pin Count Fine Pitch SMDs. Course C1bga Rework of Surface Mount Ball Grid Arrays. Course C1lf Practical Rework & Hand Soldering for Lead Free Alloys. These training courses are regularly updated to include the latest components and PCBs. For Repair and Rework of Plated Through Hole Printed Circuit Boards and High Density, SMD and Multilayer PCB Repair Techniques. See pages 10 & 11 on the IPC training information pack for IPC 7711/7721 training courses Course C5 Hand Soldering Techniques. This course is designed to teach soldering skills and the requirements of high reliability soldering, with emphasis on the IPC J-STD-001 standard for soldering. Courses are from 1 to 4 days duration. For further information, please contact A.R.T. on the number shown below. Page 20