IPC 7711/7721 Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) Certification Program/Lecture & Hands-On

This class provides skill-based training regarding rework, repair and modification procedures covered in the IPC-7711 and IPC-7721 documents. This is a hands-on course. Section one is mandatory and consists of Common procedures. Sectionos 2-10 consist of; Wire Splicing Procedures, Conformal Coating, Through Hole component removal and installation, Chip and MELF removal and installation, Gull Wing removal and installation, J-lead removal and installation, BGA (Lecture only/Optional), Laminate Repair, and Circuit Repair.  An open book and closed book exam is required. Recertification is required every 2 years.

NASA-STD-8739.1 Polymeric Application on Electronic Assemblies Initial Training/Lecture & Hands-On

This course provides training for operators who will build or inspect hardware to NASA-STD-8739.1, Polymeric Applications. Topics include staking, conformal coating, potting, and bonding. Practical exercises include demonstrating inspection techniques for these polymeric material applications and demonstration of students’ competency for using these techniques in a manner that produces hardware that meets the requirements of the standard. STI has SMA-Sponsored Level B instructors to the NASA-STD-8739.1. Note: NASA-STD-8739.6 “Implementation Requirements for NASA Approved Workmanship Standards” states: 5.2.2 SMA-Sponsored Level B instructors may train operators and inspectors inside and outside of their own organization as well as U.S. government civil service personnel (NASA and non-NASA). ATTN: Initial training courses require an eye exam to be submitted prior to attending class.

IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) Certification Program/Lecture Based

The CIT program utilizes the images in the IPC-A-610 inspection document to provide visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of assembly production (Tin/Lead and Lead Free).  The sections include the following topics general information, foreword, applicable documents, handling, soldering and high voltage, component damage & PCBAs, terminals connections, through-hole technology and jumper wires, surface mount assemblies & jumper wires, and hardware. Upon completion of this class, students will be familiar with the IPC-A-610 acceptability criteria for all three classes of products and be able to apply this criterion to internal quality functions. An open book and closed book exam is required. CITs are qualified to teach Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) training. Recertification is required every 2 years.

NASA-STD-8739.4 Crimp Cable & Harness Initial Training/Lecture & Hands-On

This initial training course provides instruction to those who are responsible for building or inspecting electrical cables and harnesses per NASA-STD-8739.4, Crimping, Interconnecting Cables, Harnesses, and Wiring. Topics include wire and cable preparation, connector contact preparation and installation into connectors, crimp ring and backshell installation, installation of splices, installation of grounding wires, harness manufacturing techniques, quality control practices, and quality assurance measurements. All of the requirements contained in the standard are discussed. STI has SMA-Sponsored Level B instructors to the NASA-STD-8739,4. Note: NASA-STD-8739.6 “Implementation Requirements for NASA Approved Workmanship Standards” it states: 5.2.2 SMA-Sponsored Level B instructors may train operators and inspectors inside and outside of their own organization as well as U.S. government civil service personnel (NASA and non-NASA).

ATTN: Initial training courses require an eye exam to be submitted prior to attending class.

Basic Soldering/Lecture & Hands-On

The Basic Soldering Course is modularized curriculum that can be customized to fit your company requirements. Training modules include component identification, electrostatic discharge, tools and equipment, materials, preparing to solder, wires and terminals, through-hole soldering, SMT soldering, localized cleaning, and basic through-hole and SMT rework.

IPC 7711/7721 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) Rework/Repair and Modification Certification Program/Lecture &Hands-On

This class provides skill-based training regarding rework, repair and modification procedures covered in the IPC-7711 and IPC-7721 documents.   This is a hands-on course. Module one is mandatory and consists of Common procedures. Modules 2-10 consist of; Wire Splicing Procedures, Conformal Coating, Through Hole component removal and installation, Chip and MELF removal and installation, Gull Wing removal and installation, J-lead removal and installation, BGA (Lecture only/Optional), Laminate Repair, and Circuit Repair.  An open book exam is required after Module 1.  Recertification is required every 2 years.

IPC-A-600 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) Training Certification/Recertification Program/Lecture Based

This course utilizes the images in the IPC-A-600 document to provide visual accept/reject criteria examples for all three classes of bare board fabrication and inspection. The IPC-A-600, “The Acceptability of Printed Boards”, describes the preferred, acceptable, and nonconforming conditions that are either externally or internally observable on printed boards.  The CIS program is modularized and will familiarize the student with IPC-A-600 “Acceptability of Printed Boards” document to include Introduction and Cleanliness Testing, Externally Observable Characteristics, Internally Observable Characteristics and Miscellaneous (Flexible and Rigid-Flex Printed Boards, and Metal Core and Flush Printed Boards.  Open book exams are required after each module.  Recertification is required every 2 years.

IPC 7711/7721 Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) Recertification Program/Lecture Hands-On

This program is for anyone needing to renew their existing IPC-7711/7721 CIT Certification. This is a hands-on course.  Section one is mandatory and consists of Common procedures. Sections 2-10 consist of; Wire Splicing Procedures, Conformal Coating, Through Hole component removal and installation, Chip and MELF removal and installation, Gull Wing removal and installation, J-lead removal and installation, BGA (Lecture only), Laminate Repair, and Circuit Repair. An open book and closed book exam is required. Recertification is required every 2 years.

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) Recertification Program/Lecture Based

This is the 2 day recertification program for CITs. This program provides a comprehensive instructor certification that teaches inspection and assembly criteria for all three classes of cable and wire harness assembly. This training will familiarize the student with IPC/WHMA-A-620 “Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Harness Assemblies” document to include the general requirements of the specification and related documents, the difference between the classes of product, and define the acceptance criteria for various conditions. An open book and closed book exam is required. CITs are qualified to teach Certified IPC Application Specialist (CIS) training. Recertification is required every 2 years.

IPC/WHMA-A-620-Space CIS Certification/Lecture & Hands-On

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space addendum provides additional requirements over those published in the IPC/WHMA-A-620 to ensure the performance of cable and wire harness assemblies that must survive the vibration and thermal cyclic environments getting to and operating in space.  Day 1 consists of Lecture and open book examination. Days 2-5 are workmanship training, demos and projects.  Recertification is required every 2 years.