The ECSS-Q-ST-70-07, ECSS-Q-ST-70-08 and ECSS-Q-ST-70-38 standards have been superseded and replaced by ECSS-Q-ST-70-61.

The certification qualifies participants to interpret the specifications of ESA standard ECSS-Q-ST-70-61 (ECSS-Q-ST-70-08 and ECSS-Q-ST-70-38) so that they can inspect assemblies and solder connections according to the standard and make the right decisions. When the participants have passed a practical and theoretical test, an approved ESA Inspector certificate is issued, which is valid for two years.

The basis for the certification is ESA specification ECSS-Q-ST-70-61, 'High reliability assembly for surface mount and through hole connections' (replaces ECSS-Q-ST-70-08C and ECSS-Q-ST-70-38).

Contents:

• Visual requirements for soldering and assembly according to ECSS-Q-ST-70-61
• Identification of the quality and reliability of solder connections
• Identification of assembly quality and operational reliability
• 100 percent inspection
• Non-conformance registration
• Quality assurance
• Individual theoretical and practical test (certification)

Participation in the certification requires a valid ESA certificate in both Handsoldering and SMT (or alternatively proof of two years’ inspection experience).

Prior to the certification, the participants must also submit the following to HYTEK:

• Recognized vision test that meets the ESA requirements (download here)
• Completed ESA Course Application Form (download here)