IPC/WHMA-A-620 RECERTIFICATION
Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Harness Assemblies
COURSE CALENDAR
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.

 

This course is for students who are currently certified in the IPC/WHMA-A-620 but need to renew within 6 months before expiration to keep current in the program without interruption. This course provides a thorough review of the document and updated information on policies and program requirements.

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

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

 

Module 1 – (mandatory for CIS) 

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) 

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

Module 3 – (optional for CIS) 

Soldered Terminations (section 4)

Module 4 – (optional for CIS) 

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

Module 5 – (optional for CIS) 

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

Module 6 – (optional for CIS) 

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

Module 7 – (optional for CIS) 

Coaxial and Biaxial Cable Assemblies (section 13)

Module 8 – (optional for CIS) 

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

CERTIFIED IPC SPECIALIST (CIS) CERTIFICATION DETAILS

 

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: Current IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

Class Length: 2 days for all modules
Certification Length: 24 months
Price: contact us for a quote*

CERTIFIED STANDARDS EXPERT (CSE) CERTIFICATION DETAILS

 

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: Current IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

Class Length: 2 days
Certification Length: 24 months
Price: contact us for a quote*

CERTIFIED IPC TRAINER (CIT) CERTIFICATION DETAILS

 

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

 

Note: To be eligible for recertification, the CIT must have certified a minimum of 5 students in at least 1 class per year of certification in any of the programs the CIT is certified in.

 

Certification Requirements: Pass open and closed book written exams at 80% or better
Prerequisite: Current IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

Class Length: 2 days
Certification Length: 24 months
Price: contact us for a quote*

 

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