1.0 IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies

The IPC-A-610, “Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies,” is the most widely used specification for the electronic assembly industry. This course will greatly assist any company dedicated to ISO-9000 or any other quality assurance initiative. IPC specifications are widely accepted, therefore, this comprehensive training and certification will have immediate recognition and legitimacy throughout the electronics industry.

DETAILS:

OBJECTIVES:

Upon Successful completion of this learning activity, Instructors will be certified to conduct Operator “Applications Specialist (CIS) certifications and re-certifications. Instructors will obtain the knowledge to:

• Interpret the differences between Class 1,2, and 3 products
• Reference the IPC-A-610 standard to make accept/reject decisions
• Proficiently conduct Operator courses per IPC requirements
• Correctly interpret and teach the intent of the IPC-A-610 standard
• Explain the IPC terminology and their definitions
• Successfully pass the Instructor’s exam at 80% or better

WHAT THE CERTIFIED IPC TRAINER (CIT) RECEIVES:

Everyone who successfully completes the Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) Training Certification and examination will receive all the materials necessary for conducting Operator Certification and Recertification Training including:

• CD Rom illustrating every aspect of the IPC-A-610 specification
• An Instructor manual providing complete instructions for Application Specialist Training and Certification
• Student Manual
• The IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies
• IPC T 50, Terms and Definitions
• 30 Testing exams for Student Certification and Recertification (15 open book/15 closed book)

Upon satisfactory completion of the course, participants will receive IPC certification that is valid for 24 months.

• Prerequisite: None
• Class Length: 4 days
• Price: Call for quote*
• Certification Length: 24 months

* To schedule this training or for hosting in your area please contact Blackfox. Quantity discounts will apply.

1.1 IPC A 610 Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

Recertification

This course is for Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) who are previously certified to instruct IPC-A-610 Application Specialist (CIS) courses. It is required by IPC to re-certify before your 24-month certification expires. If your certification expires, you will not be certified to conduct Operator courses until you are re-certified. This course provides a review study of the accept/reject criteria for all three classes of assembly production.

DETAILS:

OBJECTIVES:

Upon Successful completion of this learning activity, Instructors will be certified to conduct Application Specialist certifications and re-certifications. Instructors will obtain the knowledge to:

• Interpret the differences between Class 1,2,and 3 products
• Reference the IPC-A-610 standard to make accept/reject decisions
• Proficiently conduct Operator courses per IPC requirements
• Correctly interpret and teach the intent of the IPC-A-610 standard
• Explain the IPC terminology and their definitions
• Successfully pass the Instructor’s exam at 80% or better

WHAT THE CERTIFIED IPC TRAINER (CIT) RECEIVES:

• CD Rom illustrating every aspect of the IPC-A-610 specification
• An Instructor’s manual providing complete instructions for instructing the Application Specialist certification and re-certification courses
• 30 testing exams for student certification (15 open and 15 closed book exams)

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive IPC certification that is valid for 24 months

• Prerequisite: Valid IPC-A-610 Instructor’s Certification
• Class Length: 2 days
• Price: Call for quote*
• Certification Length: 24 months

* To schedule this training or for hosting in your area please contact Blackfox. Quantity discounts will apply.

2.0 ANSI J-STD-001 Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies

The IPC J-STD-001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies has emerged as the pre-eminent authority for electronics manufacturing. The standard describes materials, methods and verification criteria for producing high quality soldered interconnections. The standard emphasizes process control and sets industry consensus requirements for electronic products ranging from simple to high performance, life support systems.

This Certification includes the study of five modules, which can be taught independently. They include: 1) General Study of the Standard, 2) Terminals and Posts, 3) PTH Assembly, 4) SMT Assembly, and 5) Inspection. The successful completion of this training and certification will provide immediate recognition and legitimacy.

OBJECTIVES:

• The lab soldering demonstrations must meet minimum requirements of the J-STD-001 as determined by the Master Instructor.
• An overall score of 80% or better on the written exams and on the workmanship samples is necessary for certification.

WHAT THE CERTIFIED IPC TRAINER (CIT) RECEIVES:

Everyone who successfully completes the IPC J-STD-001 Certified IPC Trainer Certification and examination will receive all the materials necessary for conducting IPC J-STD-001 Application Specialist Certification and Recertification including:

• An Instructor Guide for IPC J-STD-001 Application Specialist Certification
• CD ROM
• IPC J-STD-001 through 006
• J-STD-001 Handbook
• Student Handbook
• 15 Open and 15 closed book tests for Application Specialist Training
• Artwork for soldering test boards
• IPC-PC-9191

• Prerequisite: Soldering Skills
• Class Length: 5 days
• Price: Call for quote*
• Certification Length: 24 months

* To schedule this training or for hosting in your area please contact Blackfox. Quantity discounts will apply.

2.1 ANSI J-STD-001 Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

Recertification

This course is for Certified IPC Instructors who are previously certified to instruct J-STD-001 Application Specialist courses. It is required by IPC to re-certify before your 24-month certification expires. If your certification expires, you will not be certified to conduct Operator courses until you are re-certified. This course provides a review study of the materials, methods and verification criteria for producing high quality soldered interconnections.

OBJECTIVES:

Upon successful completion of this learning activity, Instructors will be certified to instruct Operator certifications and re-certifications. Instructors will obtain the knowledge to:

• Interpret the differences between Class 1,2,and 3 products
• Reference the J-STD-001 standard to make accept/reject decisions
• Proficiently conduct Operator courses per IPC requirements
• Correctly interpret and teach the intent of the J-STD-001 standard
• Explain the IPC terminology and definitions
• Successfully pass the Instructor’s exam with a score of 80% or better

WHAT THE CERTIFIED IPC TRAINER (CIT) RECEIVES:

• CD Rom illustrating every aspect of the J-STD-001 specification
• An Instructor’s manual providing complete instructions for instructing the Application Specialist certification and re-certification courses
• 30 testing exams for student certifications (15 open and 15 closed book exams)

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive IPC certification that is valid for 24 months.

• Prerequisite: Valid J-STD-001 IPC Instructor’s Certification
• Class Length: 2 days
• Price: Call for quote*
• Certification Length: 24 months

* To schedule this training or for hosting in your area please contact Blackfox. Quantity discounts will apply.

3.0 IPC 7711/7721 Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

Rework of Electronic Assemblies and Repair and Modification of Printed Boards and Assemblies

The IPC-7711Rework of Electronic Assemblies and the IPC-7721 Repair and Modification of Printed Boards and Assemblies are the Electronic Industry’s manuals for the guidelines on re-installing or replacing electronic components and repairing circuitry with minimum impact on quality and reliability. The training program provides a detailed review of the IPC-7711 and IPC-7721criteria.

OBJECTIVES:

Upon Successful completion of this learning activity, Instructors will be certified to instruct Application Specialist certifications. Instructors will obtain the knowledge to:

• Identify the differences between Class 3 target and acceptable quality
• Demonstrate Through-Hole, J-lead, Gull-Wing, Fine Pitch, and Chip component rework and replacement proficiently to Class 3 standards, using a variety of methods.
• Perform conformal coating removal, laminate repair, pad and trace repair and place and route modification wires
• Conduct Operator courses per IPC requirements
• Correctly interpret and teach the intent of the IPC 7711/7721 standard
• Explain the IPC terminology and definitions
• Successfully pass the Instructor’s written exam with a score of 80% or better and perform at Class 3 Acceptable for the practical exam.

WHAT THE CERTIFIED IPC TRAINER (CIT) RECEIVES:

Everyone who successfully completes the Instructor Training Certification examination will receive all the materials necessary for conducting Application Specialist Certification Training that includes:

• Instructor Guide for training Application Specialist
• Reproducible master of the Operator Student Handbook
• CD Rom (contains visual support material required to conduct Operator training)
• 10 Copies of Open Book and Closed Book written examinations
• IPC-RM-77 Rework & Repair reference handbook
• IPC 7711/7721 manual
• Gerber Artwork

• Prerequisite: Advanced soldering skills
• Class Length: 5 days
• Price: Call for quote*
• Certification Length: 24 months

* To schedule this training or for hosting in your area please contact Blackfox. Quantity discounts will apply.

3.1 IPC 7711/7721 Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

Recertification

This course is for “Certified IPC Trainers” that are previously certified to instruct 7711/7721. It is required by IPC to recertify before the 24-month certification expires. This course provides a thorough review of procedures and update information on policies and program requirements, as well as the opportunity to demonstrate hands-on skill proficiency.

OBJECTIVES:

Upon Successful completion of this learning activity, Instructors will be certified to instruct Application Specialist certification and recertification. Instructors will obtain the knowledge to:

• State the purpose, scope, schedule, and grading criteria of the recertification course.
• State IPC policies that govern operation of 7711/7721 certification and recertification program.
• Demonstrate Through-Hole, J-lead, Gull-Wing, Fine Pitch, and Chip component rework and replacement proficiently to Class 3 standards, using a variety of methods.
• Perform conformal coating removal, laminate repair, pad and trace repair and place and route modification wires
• Correctly interpret and teach the intent of the IPC 7711/7721 standard
• Successfully pass the written exam with a score of 80% or better and perform at Class 3 Acceptable for the Practical exam.

WHAT THE CERTIFIED IPC TRAINER (CIT) RECEIVES:

Everyone who successfully completes the Instructor Recertification examination will receive all the materials necessary for conducting Operator Recertification training that includes:

• IPC 7711/7721 manual
• Instructor Guide for recertifying operators
• A sample copy of the Application Specialist Recertification Handbook
• CD Rom (contains visual support material required to conduct Application Specialist training)
• CD Rom with PDF files of answer sheets & keys, workmanship grading sheets and criteria, equipment & parts lists, forms, and board artwork
• 12 Copies of Open Book written examinations for evaluating operator knowledge of module 1

• Prerequisite: Prior 7711/7721 Certification
• Class Length: 2 days
• Price: Call for a quote*
• Certification Length: 24 months

* To schedule this training or for hosting in your area please contact Blackfox. Quantity discounts will apply.

4.0 IPC-A-600 Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

Acceptability of Printed Circuit Boards

The IPC-A-600, “Acceptability of Printed Circuit Boards,” is the most widely used specification for the PCB industry. The training program provides a detailed review of the IPC-A-600 criteria and concludes with a qualifying exam.

OBJECTIVES:

Upon Successful completion of this learning activity, Instructors will be certified to instruct Application Specialist certifications and re-certifications. Instructors will obtain the knowledge to:

• Interpret the differences between Class 1,2, and 3 products
• Reference the IPC A 600 standard to make accept/reject decisions
• Proficiently conduct Operator/Inspector courses per IPC requirements
• Correctly interpret and teach the intent of the IPC A 600 standard
• Explain the IPC terminology and definitions
• Conduct courses on Internal and External Printed Circuit Modules
• Successfully pass the Instructor’s exam with a score of 80% or better

WHAT THE CERTIFIED IPC TRAINER (CIT) RECEIVES:

Everyone who successfully completes the Certified IPC Trainer training certification and examination will receive all the materials necessary for conducting Application Specialist Certification Training that includes:

• CD Rom
• An Instructor manual providing complete directions for Application Specialist Training and Certification
• The IPC-A-600, Acceptability of Printed Boards
• The IPC-6012, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards
• A printed board sample showing critical external characteristics
• Open and closed book examinations
• 15 Open and 15 closed book examinations

• Prerequisite: None
• Class Length: 3 days
• Price: Call for quote*
• Certification Length: 24 months

* To schedule this training or for hosting in your area please contact Blackfox. Quantity discounts will apply.

4.1 IPC-A-600 Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

Recertification

This course is for Certified Instructors who are previously certified to instruct IPC A 600 Application Specialist courses. It is required by IPC to re-certify before your 24-month certification expires. If your certification expires, you will not be certified to conduct Application Specialist courses until you are re-certified. This course provides a review of the standard by a comprehensive study of the accept/reject criteria for all three classes of printed circuit boards internal and external criteria.

OBJECTIVES:

Upon successful completion of this learning activity, Instructors will be certified to instruct Application Specialist certifications and re-certifications. Instructors will obtain the knowledge to:

• Interpret the differences between Class 1,2,and 3 products
• Reference the IPC A 600 standard to make accept/reject decisions
• Proficiently conduct Application Specialist courses per IPC requirements
• Correctly interpret and teach the intent of the IPC A 600 standard
• Explain the IPC terminology and definitions
• Conduct courses on Internal and External Printed Circuit Modules
• Successfully pass the Instructor’s exam with a score of 80% or better

WHAT THE CERTIFIED IPC TRAINER (CIT) RECEIVES:

• CD Rom illustrating every aspect of the IPC-A-600 specification
• An Instructor’s manual providing complete instructions for instructing the Application Specialist re-certification course
• 30 testing exams for student re-certification (15 open and 15 closed book exams for Modules 1,2,3,4)

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive IPC certification that is valid for 24 months.

• Prerequisite: Valid IPC A 600 Registered Instructor’s Certification
• Class Length: 2.5 days
• Price: Call for quote*
• Certification Length: 24 months

* To schedule this training or for hosting in your area please contact Blackfox. Quantity discounts will apply.

5.0 IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Harness Assemblies

IPC/WHMA-A-620A is the first industry standard for cable and wire harness fabrication and installation. The final product use classifications are defined and include criteria for acceptability conditions. This criterion is supported by over 500 full color illustrations. This training provides a detailed overview of the IPC/WHMA-A-620A Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Harness Assemblies and concludes with a qualifying examination. Certified Instructors are then qualified to teach Application Specialist training.

OBJECTIVES:

Upon successful completion of this training program participants will be certified as Certified IPC Trainers. With this portable credential, Instructors can train and certify operators and inspectors based on needs Instructors will obtain the knowledge to:

• Reference the IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard to make acceptable/reject decisions
• Proficiently conduct Operator courses in modules per IPC requirements
• Correctly interpret and teach the intent of the IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard
• Explain terminology and their definitions
• Successfully pass the instructors exams with an 80% or better

WHAT THE CERTIFIED IPC TRAINER (CIT) RECEIVES:

Everyone who successfully completes the Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) Training Certification and examination will receive all the materials necessary for conducting Application Specialist Certification and Recertification Training including:

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 Standard
• CD illustrating all facets of the IPC/WHMA-A-620A training program
• Instructors guide providing complete instructions for Operator training and certification
• 15 Open exams for Application Specialist certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive an IPC certification that is valid for 24 months.

• Prerequisite: None
• Class Length: 4 days
• Price: Call for quote*
• Certification Length: 24 months

* To schedule this training or for hosting in your area please contact Blackfox. Quantity discounts will apply.

5.1 IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Harness Assemblies Recertification

This course is for Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) who is previously certified to instruct IPC-A-620 Application Specialist (CIS) courses. It is required by IPC to re-certify before your 24-month certification expires. If your certification expires, you will not be certified to conduct Application Specialist courses until you are re-certified. This course provides a review study of the accept/reject criteria for all three classes of assembly production.

OBJECTIVES:

Upon Successful completion of this learning activity, Instructors will be certified to conduct Application Specialist certifications and re-certifications.

Instructors will obtain the knowledge to:

• Interpret the differences between Class 1,2, and 3 products
• Reference the IPC-A-620 standard to make accept/reject decisions
• Proficiently conduct Application Specialists courses per IPC requirements
• Correctly interpret and teach the intent of the IPC-A-620 standard
• Explain the IPC terminology and their definitions
• Successfully pass the CIT exam @ 80% or better

WHAT THE CERTIFIED IPC TRAINER (CIT) RECEIVES:

• IPC-A-620A manual
• CD illustrating every aspect of the IPC-A-620 specification
• An Instructor’s manual providing complete instructions for instructing the Application Specialist certification and re-certification courses
• 15 testing exams for student certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive IPC CIT certification that is valid for 24 months

• Prerequisite: Valid IPC-A-620 Certified IPC Trainer Certification
• Class Length: 2 days
• Price: Call for quote*
• Certification Length: 24 months

* To schedule this training or for hosting in your area please contact Blackfox. Quantity discounts will apply.

5.2 IPC/WHMA-A-620 with HANDS-ON Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Harness Assemblies

IPC/WHMA-A-620A is the first industry standard for cable and wire harness fabrication and installation. The final product use classifications are defined and include criteria for acceptability conditions. This training provides a detailed overview of the IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard and is supported by actual cable building exercises and concludes with a qualifying examination. Certified instructors are then qualified to teach Application Specialist training.

OBJECTIVES:

Upon Successful completion of this learning activity, Instructors will be certified to conduct Application Specialist certifications and re-certifications.

Instructors will obtain the knowledge to:

• Reference the IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard to make accept/reject decisions
• Proficiently conduct Application Specialists courses per IPC requirements
• Correctly interpret and teach the intent of the IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard
• Explain the IPC terminology and their definitions
• Demonstrate hands-on techniques in cutting, stripping, tinning wires, crimping, use of solder sleeves, solder cups, BOM & Blueprint instruction, tie wrapping and test pulling using a cable assembly training kit.
• Successfully pass the CIT exam @ 80% or better

WHAT THE CERTIFIED IPC TRAINER (CIT) RECEIVES:

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 manual
• CD illustrating every aspect of the IPC/WHMA-A-620 specification
• An Instructor’s manual providing complete instructions for conducting Application Specialist certification and re-certification courses
• 15 testing exams for student certification

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive IPC CIT certification that is valid for 24 months

• Prerequisite: none
• Class Length: 5 days
• Price: Call for quote*
• Certification Length: 24 months

* To schedule this training or for hosting in your area please contact Blackfox. Quantity discounts will apply.

6.0 ANSI J-STD-001 DS Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies with Space Hardware Addendum Requirements

The IPC J-STD-001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies is the pre-eminent authority for electronics manufacturing. The standard describes materials, methods and verification criteria for producing high quality soldered interconnections. The standard emphasizes process control and sets industry consensus requirements for electronic products ranging from simple to high performance, life support systems. Included is an optional module for those wishing to understand the extended requirements for products that MUST survive the vibration and thermal cyclic environments of getting to and operating in space.

This Certification includes the study of six modules, which include: 1) General Study of the Standard , 2) Terminals and Posts, 3) PTH Assembly, 4) SMT Assembly, 5) Inspection, and 6) Space Hardware Addendum. The successful completion of this training and certification will provide immediate recognition and legitimacy.

OBJECTIVES:

• The lab soldering demonstrations must meet minimum requirements of the J-STD-001 as determined by the Master Instructor.
• Module 6 the Space Hardware addendum IS NOT a stand alone module. You must be certified to J-STD-001 Revision D to take and obtain certification.
• An overall score of 80% or better on the written exams and on the workmanship samples is necessary for certification.

WHAT THE CERTIFIED IPC TRAINER (CIT) RECEIVES:

Everyone who successfully completes the IPC J-STD-001 Certified IPC Trainer Certification and examination will receive all the materials necessary for conducting IPC J-STD-001 Application Specialist Certification and Recertification including:

• An Instructor Guide for IPC J-STD-001 Application Specialist Certification
• CD with all visuals required for better understanding
• IPC J-STD-001 through 006
• J-STD-001 Handbook
• 12 Open and 12 closed book tests for Application Specialist Training
• IPC-PC-9191
• Space Hardware Addendum, tests, instructor guide, and visuals for DS training

• Prerequisite: Soldering Skills
• Class Length: 5 FULL days
• Price: Call for quote*
• Certification Length: 24 months

* To schedule this training or for hosting in your area please contact Blackfox. Quantity discounts will apply.

7.0 J-STD-001D Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

Requirements for Space Hardware Addendum

This course is for currently Certified IPC Instructors certified to instruct J-STD-001D Application Specialist courses. Anyone mandated to use J-STD-001DS is required to have workers trained and certified to the formal IPC J-STD-001 DS course, and traceable to a Master Instructor. This information is of specific interest to support the manufacturers whose products must survive the vibration and cyclic temperatures of going to or operating in space.

OBJECTIVES:

Upon successful completion of this learning activity, Instructors will be certified to instruct the optional DS Module 6 of the IPC J-STD-001DS Space Hardware Addendum. Instructors will obtain the knowledge to:

• Interpret the differences between the requirements of class 3 and the supplemental requirements for products going to or operating in space.
• Reference the J-STD-001D and Space Hardware standards to make accept/reject decisions
• Proficiently conduct optional DS training for Application Specialists using IPC requirements
• Successfully pass the additional 25 question exam with a score of 80% or better

WHAT THE CERTIFIED IPC TRAINER (CIT) RECEIVES:

• J-STD-001 manual
• J-STD-001DS Space Hardware Addendum
• CD illustrating additional aspect of the J-STD-001D Space Hardware Addendum
• An Instructor’s manual providing complete instructions for instructing the Optional Module 6 for Space Hardware requirements
• 12 testing exams for student certification to Module 6
• Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive IPC sticker for their current J-STD-001 certificate.

• Prerequisite: Valid J-STD-001D IPC Instructor’s Certification
• Class Length: 4 hours
• Price: Call for quote*
• Certification Length: Option to renew during J-STD-001 CIT recertification, does NOT affect current certification.

* To schedule this training or for hosting in your area please contact Blackfox. Quantity discounts will apply.