Cable and wire harness assemblies

Course description

IPC/WHMA-A-620 is the first industry standard for cable and wire harness fabrication and installation. This training will familiarize the student with the general requirements of the IPC/WHMA-A-620 Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Harness Assemblies and includes certifying examinations. The CIS program is modularized to allow for maximum flexibility to meet individual needs.

Upon successful completion of this training program, participants will be able to reference the IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard to make accept/reject decisions as well as interpret terminology and their definitions for the wire and cable harness manufacturing industry.

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.

Course structure

CIS students can attend all or some of the following modules, CIT and CSE will attend all:

Module 1 – (mandatory for CIS) 4.5 hours

Introduction/IPC Professional Policies and Procedures (section 1); Foreword and Applicable Documents (section 2); Cable/wire preparation (section 3); Measuring Cable Assemblies (section 11); Testing Cable Assemblies (section 19)

Module 2 – (optional for CIS) 3.25 hours

Crimp Terminations (section 5) and Insulation Displacement Connections (section 6)

Module 3 – (optional for CIS) 3.5 hours

Soldered Terminations (section 4)

Module 4 – (optional for CIS) 2.5 hours

Connectorization (section 9) and Molding/Potting (section10)

Module 5 – (optional for CIS) 2.0 hours

Ultrasonic Welding (section 7); Splices (section 8)

Module 6 – (optional for CIS) 3.5 hours

Marking/Labeling (section 12); Wire Bundle Securing (section 14); Finished Assembly Installation (section 17)

Module 7 – (optional for CIS) 2.0 hours

Coaxial and Biaxial Cable Assemblies (section 13)

Module 8 – (optional for CIS) 2.0 hours

Harness/Cable Electrical Shielding (section 15) and Cable/Wire Harness Protective Coverings (section 16)

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)

What a CIS receives

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 Manual
• IPC “Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)” Certificate

Certification Requirements: Pass open book written exams at 70% or better Prerequisite: None Class Length: 3 days for all modules Certification Length: 24 months Price: contact us for a quote*

Certified Standards Expert (CSE)

What a CSE receives

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 Manual
• IPC “Certified Standards Expert (CSE)” Certificate

Certification Requirements: Pass open and closed book timed written exams at 80% or better Prerequisite: None Class Length: 3.5 days Certification Length: 24 months Price: contact us for a quote*

Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

What a CIT receives

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 Manual
• IPC “Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)” Certificate
• Access to official IPC Training Materials for conducting CIS certification classes

Certification Requirements: Pass open and closed book written exams at 80% or better Prerequisite: None Class Length: 3.5 days Certification Length: 24 months Price: contact us for a quote*