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IPC certification · Soldering and assembly

Space and military addendum to J-STD-001

This course is an optional add-on for any certification level (CIS or CIT, not available for CSE) for those that are responsible for the manufacture of soldered assemblies that will be used for space flight or certain military applications.

  • 4 Hours
  • Exam included
  • English and Español

Next sessions

Dates open for enrollment

Oct 16
Longmont, Colorado
Available
Oct 30
Phoenix, Arizona
Available
Nov 6
Longmont, Colorado
Available

Who should attend

People responsible for soldered assemblies destined for space flight or certain military applications.

  • Operators and technicians who solder hardware that has to survive launch and orbit
  • Inspectors and quality staff who accept space and military hardware
  • Manufacturing and process engineers who apply the addendum on top of the base document

What you will learn

  • The requirements the Space and Military Hardware Addendum adds over J-STD-001
  • What survives the vibration and thermal cycling of getting to space and operating there
  • Where the addendum is stricter than the base document, and why

Prerequisites and materials

  • Prerequisites IPC J-STD-001 base certification within the previous 90 days. Not a stand-alone course, and not available at CSE level.
  • Included the standard at its current revision, the student workbook, the workmanship samples used in class, the exam fee and the certificate.

Course outline

AddendumSpace and military hardware addendum

Four hours. Taken alongside the IPC J-STD-001 base class.

Certification and validity

CIS

Certified IPC Specialist

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. We send a reminder before the credential expires.

CIT

Certified IPC Trainer

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 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.

Pass mark
Set by IPC
Retake
One included
Records
ISO proof of training

Two ways to take this course

  • At a center

    Longmont, Phoenix

    Bench access, workmanship samples and magnification provided. Best fit for one to four people.

  • At your facility

    No travel, familiar location

    The instructor comes to you. Same assemblies and same IPC criteria, taught at your own facility, so your team doesn't travel.

Course description

This course is an optional add-on for any certification level (CIS or CIT, not available for CSE) for those that are responsible for the manufacture of soldered assemblies that will be used for space flight or certain military applications.

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

Space Hardware Addendum – (optional) 4 hours

Covers the study of the IPC J-STD-001 Space and Military Hardware Addendum which provides additional requirements over those issued in the J-STD-001 base document for those products that MUST survive the vibration and thermal cyclic environments of getting to and operating in space.

This IS NOT a stand-alone course. It must be completed in conjunction with the IPC J-STD-001 base class.

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)

What a CIS receives

  • IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum Manual
  • IPC “Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)” Certificate

Certification Requirements: Pass open book written exam at 80% or better Prerequisite: IPC J-STD-001 base certification within previous 90 days Class Length: 4 hours Certification Length: 24 months, tied to IPC J-STD-001 base certification Price: contact us for a quote*

Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)

What a CIT receives

  • IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum Manual
  • IPC “Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)” Certificate
  • Access to official IPC Training Materials for conducting CIS certification classes

Certification Requirements: Pass open book written exam at 80% or better Prerequisite: IPC J-STD-001 base certification within previous 90 days Class Length: 4 hours Certification Length: 24 months, tied to IPC J-STD-001 base certification Price: contact us for a quote*

Upcoming dates

Upcoming dates for this course
DatesLocationCertificationStatusRegister
Longmont, COIn personCIS, CITEnglishAvailableRegister
Phoenix, AZIn personCIS, CITEnglishAvailableRegister
Longmont, COIn personCIS, CITEnglishAvailableRegister
Phoenix, AZIn personCIS, CITEnglishAvailableRegister
Longmont, COIn personCIS, CITEnglishAvailableRegister
Phoenix, AZIn personCIS, CITEnglishAvailableRegister