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Rework, repair and integrationPublished February 28, 20202 min read

What You Need to Know about IPC-7711/7721 Training and Certification

IPC-7711/7721 is a quality standard certification based on standards published by the Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC) titled “Rework of Electronics Assemblies/Repair and Modification of Printed Boards and Electronics Assemblies”. It is a program that can give Certified IPC Trainers and their employers a valuable, highly recognized credential in the electronics manufacturing industry.

What Is the Main Objective of IPC-7711/7721?

This certification is intended for one definite purpose: To certify and confirm a person’s knowledge and skills to train other people in electronics assemblies, rework, and repair techniques. This includes component installation, through-hole component removal, surface mount, wire splicing, and chip rework procedures.

The IPC-7711/7721 training and certification program teaches students to learn advanced hands-on board repair techniques. It requires students to have some experience in rework and repair of printed circuit boards and to have good hand and eye coordination.

Who Can Qualify for the IPC-7711/7721 Training and Certification Program?

The IPC-7711/7721 certification is suited for persons in the electronics manufacturing industry who have a desire to acquire the ability to conduct rework of electronic assemblies in-house instead of sending the products to a third party.

The IPC-7711/7721 course encompasses a step-by-step process instruction that aims to build up the technical skills and abilities of students who aspire to become Certified IPC specialists.

Individuals who wish to obtain this IPC certification need to attend a training course conducted by a training and certification center duly authorized and certified by IPC. Companies that wish to participate in the Rework, Repair, and Modification Program may also send their candidates to an IPC-approved training center.

The IPC-7711/7722 training courses consist of 40 hours of hands-on-instructions. Individuals who can complete the course and pass classroom exams and skills demonstrations are recognized by the Association Connecting Electronics Industries as certified IPC trainers.

Give your staff the knowledge and skills to rework, repair, and/or modify defective printed circuit boards by sending them to an IPC-approved training center.

Contact us at (303) 684-0135 ext. 208 to register for a course.

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