For companies that have implemented A-610 as a standard for approval, it is important to also implement the requirements for materials, processes and equipment as listed in the J-STD-001 standard. Doing so will enable conformity between final product requirements and manufacturing processes utilized for production.

After completing a mandatory theoretical and practical (hand soldering) exam, an IPC Specialist certificate will be issued. The certificate is valid for two years.

The course covers requirements for manufacture in accordance with J-STD-001.

The following will be reviewed in theory and practically on the certification: 

• General requirements
  
  • Safety, tools, ESD
• Requirements for materials
• Requirements for mounting wires on terminals
• Requirements for mounting and soldering hole mount components
• Requirements for mounting and soldering Surface Mount Devices (SMD)
• General solder joint requirements (including lead free joints)
• Requirements for machine soldering process control (reflow and wave soldering)
• Requirements for inspection
• Requirements coating (materials and process)
• Requirements for rework and repair
• Quality and process management

The certification is aimed at operators, engineers and designers as well as quality staff, working with electronics manufacturing.