This program provides a comprehensive operator certification that teaches inspection and assembly criteria for all three classes of cable and wire harness assembly. This course is modularized to allow for maximum flexibility in meeting individual training needs. 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 exam is required after each Module. Recertification is required every 2 years.
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.
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.
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: Retraining courses require an eye exam to be submitted prior to attending class. To participate in an Operator/Inspector retraining class the student must have previously completed the Initial training and have a current certification.
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 2-3 are workmanship training, demos and projects. Recertification is required every 2 years.
IPC/WHMA 620 Space Cert or Recert: Only CIS’s or CIT’s who have successfully completed the IPC/WHMA 620 Certification or Recertification Course can attend.