IPC certification · Soldering and assembly
Requirements for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies. This course certifies experienced solderers against the materials, methods and acceptance criteria of J-STD-001, combining classroom study with bench work on real assemblies.
Next sessions
Experienced solderers proving they know the correct way to achieve a quality soldered connection — and the people who inspect them.
Mandatory for CIS. The overall introduction and general requirements. One day.
Wires and terminals, with practical exercises. One day.
Bare PCB damage, conformal coating, encapsulation and staking. Required for modules 4, 5 and 6. One and a half hours.
With practical exercises. One day.
Includes fine pitch soldering, with practical exercises. One day.
For students who inspect to J-STD-001 but do not solder. To certify to modules 1 and 6 only, attend the lecture part of modules 2 to 5. One day.
CIS
An IPC issued Certified IPC Specialist credential, with a traceable certificate number recorded against your name and company.
Certification valid two years from the exam date. Renewal is a shorter course covering revision changes. We send a reminder before the credential expires.
CSE
An IPC issued Certified Standards Expert credential for detailed knowledge of the standard itself, aimed at engineers and quality staff rather than line operators.
Certification valid two years from the exam date, renewed through a shorter revision course. Teaching and certifying others requires the Certified IPC Trainer credential instead.
CIT
An IPC issued Certified IPC Trainer credential, which allows you to teach the standard and certify specialists inside your own company.
Certification valid two years from the exam date. Renewal is a shorter course and also requires evidence that you have taught. Let the credential lapse and your company loses the ability to certify its own specialists until it is renewed.
At a center
Bench access, workmanship samples and magnification provided. Best fit for one to four people.
At your facility
The instructor comes to you. Same assemblies and same IPC criteria, taught at your own facility, so your team doesn't travel.
The purpose of this course is to present the materials, methods and acceptance criteria for producing soldered electrical assemblies. This course is a mix of lecture and hands-on designed as a certification for experienced solderers to prove they understand the correct way to achieve quality soldered connections.
The IPC J-STD-001 is not a basic hand soldering course. This course requires that participants understand the basic concepts and materials associated with hand soldering and have electronics manufacturing soldering experience. If students have not previously performed soldering activities, additional training will be necessary prior to attending this course. Blackfox recommends our applicable soldering series modules for remedial study.
Participants must be able to read and proficiently interpret the language the class and exams are presented in. Exams are available in limited additional languages upon request. Successful passing of written and practical exams is required to attain certification. Two attempts at any exam are included in tuition paid. Additional charges will apply for more than two exam attempts.
CIS students can attend all or some of the following modules, CIT and CSE will attend all:
Module 1 – (mandatory for CIS) 1 day
Overview of J-STD-001 requirements (the overall introduction and general requirements).
Module 2 – (optional for CIS) 1 day Terminal and Post Soldering
Study of the J-STD requirements applicable to the assembly and soldering of Wires and Terminals and practical exercises for development and demonstration of soldering and inspection skills.
Module 3 – (optional for CIS) 1.5 Hours PCB Requirements & Adhesives
Study the requirements for bare PCB damage along with conformal coating, encapsulation and staking adhesives. This module is required if taking modules 4, 5 & 6.
Module 4 – (optional for CIS) 1 day Through Hole Component Soldering
Study of the J-STD requirements applicable to the assembly and soldering of Through Hole connections and practical exercises for development and demonstration of soldering and inspection skills.
Module 5 – (optional for CIS) 1 day Surface Mount Component Soldering
Study of the J-STD requirements applicable to the assembly and soldering of Surface Mount components and practical exercises for development and demonstration of soldering and inspection skills. This includes fine pitch soldering.
Module 6 – (optional for CIS) 1 day Inspection Module
Study of the theory and application of all inspection requirements of the J-STD-001. This module is designed for students that inspect to the J-STD-001 but do not solder. They will be required to perform an inspection of modules 2-5 assemblies per Class 3 requirements.
Note: To certify to Module 1 and 6 only, the learner is required to attend the lecture portion of Modules 2-5 and complete a module 6 written and visual inspection exam.
What a CIS receives
Certification Requirements: Pass open book written exams at 70% or better, pass hands-on practical exams for each optional module Prerequisite: Basic soldering skills Class Length: 4 – 4.5 days depending on skill level for all modules Certification Length: 24 months Price: contact us for a quote*
What a CSE receives
Certification Requirements: Pass open and closed book timed written exams at 80% or better Prerequisite: None; soldering background preferred Class Length: 4.5 days including optional hands-on, 2.5 days when presented as lecture-only Certification Length: 24 months Price: contact us for a quote*
What a CIT receives
Certification Requirements: Pass open and closed book written exams at 80% or better, pass hands-on practical exams for all modules Prerequisite: Basic soldering skills Class Length: 4.5 days, skill level dependent Certification Length: 24 months Price: contact us for a quote*
| Dates | Location | Certification | Status | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SingaporeIn person | CIS, CIT, CSEEnglish | Available | Register | |
| QuerétaroIn person | CIS, CIT, CSEEspañol | Available | Register | |
| Longmont, COIn person | CIS, CIT, CSEEnglish | Available | Register | |
| GuadalajaraIn person | CIS, CIT, CSEEspañol | Available | Register | |
| PenangIn person | CIS, CIT, CSEEnglish | Available | Register | |
| Phoenix, AZIn person | CIS, CIT, CSEEnglish | Available | Register | |
| Longmont, COIn person | CIS, CIT, CSEEnglish | Available | Register | |
| QuerétaroIn person | CIS, CIT, CSEEspañol | Available | Register | |
| Phoenix, AZIn person | CIS, CIT, CSEEnglish | Available | Register | |
| GuadalajaraIn person | CIS, CIT, CSEEspañol | Available | Register | |
| Longmont, COIn person | CIS, CIT, CSEEnglish | Available | Register | |
| SingaporeIn person | CIS, CIT, CSEEnglish | Available | Register | |
| QuerétaroIn person | CIS, CIT, CSEEspañol | Available | Register | |
| GuadalajaraIn person | CIS, CIT, CSEEspañol | Available | Register | |
| Phoenix, AZIn person | CIS, CIT, CSEEnglish | Available | Register |
