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.
NASA-STD-8739.1 Polymeric Application on Electronic Assemblies Retraining Course/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: 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.
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.
J-STD-001H SPACE ADDENDUM FOR CIT/Lecture
This course provides additional requirements over those published in IPC J-STD-001 to ensure the reliability of soldered electrical and electronic assemblies that must survive the vibration and thermal cyclic environments getting to and operating in space. Only CIT's who have successfully completed the J-STD-001 Certification course can attend.
J-STD-001H Space Addendum for CIS/Lecture Based
The J-STD-001 Space Electronics Hardware Addendum provides additional requirements over those published in IPC J-STD-001 to ensure the reliability of soldered electrical and electronic assemblies that must survive the vibration and thermal cyclic environments experienced while traveling and operating in space. This program consists of a lecture which will identify and review each section of the addendum, followed by an open book exam. There are no workmanship requirements for this module. Only CIS’s who have successfully completed the J-STD-001 Certification/Recertification Course can attend.
J-STD-001H Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) Recertification (Modules 1 - 6)/Lecture & Hands-On
This program is for anyone needing to renew their existing J-STD-001 CIS Certification. The CIS program is modularized to allow for maximum flexibility in meeting individuals training needs. Module 1 is an introduction to the process requirements of J-STD-001, Module 2 focuses on wires and terminals, Module 3 covers printed circuit boards, coating, encapsulation and staking, Module 4 emphasizes through-hole technology and Module 5 emphasizes surface mount technology and Module 6 focuses on inspection, inspection methodology, and process control. Open book exams are required after each module. Modules 2, 4 and 5 include hands-on projects.
J-STD-001H Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) Certification (Modules 1 - 6)/Lecture & Hands-On
This program provides an in-depth look at the J-STD-001 document. The course reviews this document and helps students learn how to interpret the criteria. This program is modularized to allow for maximum flexibility in meeting individuals training needs. Module 1 is an introduction to the process requirements of J-STD-001, Module 2 focuses on wires and terminals, Module 3 covers PCB, Coating, Encapsulation and Staking, Module 4 emphasizes Through-Hole Technology, Module 5 emphasizes Surface Mount Technology and Module 6 focuses on Inspection, Inspection Methodology, and Process Control. Open book exams are required after each module. Modules 2, 4 and 5 include hands-on training. Recertification required every 2 years.
IPC/WHMA-A-620-Space CIT Recertification/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 2-3 are workmanship training, demos and projects. Recertification is required every 2 years.
IPC/WHMA-A-620-Space CIS Recertification/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 2-3 are workmanship training, demos and projects. 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.
IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space CIT 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.
IPC/WHMA-A-620 Instructor (CIT) Hands-On Lab
IPC has developed an 8-hour hands-on lab based on the IPC/WHMA-A-620’s acceptability requirements. This hands-on lab covers cable and harness fabrication from stripping and tinning of wires to crimping of contacts while reinforcing the acceptability requirements for all classes of product. Upon completion of this course the student will receive an IPC certificate of completion.
IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) Certification Program/Lecture Based
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 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) Certification/Recertification Program (All Modules)/Lecture Based
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.
IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) Recertification Program/Lecture Based
CIT's are certified for 24 months and must attend a 16-hour recertification class to maintain their certification status. CIT's will have the opportunity to review the content of the standard in its current revision as well as discuss any clarification of intent resulting from Technical Committee activities. Testing is required for successful recertification.
All online courses require the following requirements to be met prior to enrollment: System Requirements
IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) Certification/Recertification Training Program/Lecture Based
The CIS 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). This course is modularized to allow for maximum flexibility in meeting individuals training needs. The modules 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 exam is required after each module. Recertification is required every 2 years.
IPC-A-600 Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) 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 CIT program 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 and closed book exams are required. Recertification is required every 2 years.