IPC-A-610 is a theoretical course that can strengthen productivity and competitiveness ina time when customers require compliance with IPC's internationally recognized standards.

Onthis certification the participants get an understanding of the way thestandard is built and will be able to make an objective assessment of approval orrejection according to IPC classifications 1, 2 and 3.

The certification is based on IPC-A-610, 'Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies'.

In 2019 IPCintroduced a new type of certification – Certified Standards Expert (CSE). Aholder of a CSE certificate is a person who has the required knowledge andskills to be able to act as an expert in one or more IPC-standards. The person

·       Is an expert in a specific standard (or more)

·       Is utilizing one or more standards to accommodatecompany specific requirements

·       Is a link between the company and the industry

·       Keeps the company updated with respects to the newestversions of standards used, and best industry practices

·       Gives feedback to workgroups and committees workingwith the development and updating of IPC standards

·       Communicates with designers and process engineers

·       Settles organizational conflicts and offers expertadvice based on IPC standards

Read more aboutthe CSE-certifications here.

The following will be theoreticallyreviewed on the certification:

·      Therequirements and purpose of IPC-A-610

·      Requirementsfor mechanical assembly

·      Solderingrequirements

·      Cleanliness

·      Labelingof PCBs

·      Coating

·      Laminateconditions

·      Terminalconnections

·      Surfacemounted products (SMT)

·      Holemounted technology

·      Handlingof electronic items, incl. ESD

·      Onlineexam

When the theoretical test as an IPC Expert has been passed, a certificatevalid for two years will be issued. Please note that this test is time limited!

The course is aimed at process engineers, quality engineers, designers,and experienced operators, who need to demonstrate a documented knowledge ofthe requirements in IPC-A-610.

Please note! Participation in an Expertcertification course requires deep knowledge of the applicable standard.