This slide set is a high level overview of the IPC-A-610 certification and training program. It is designed to give you a high level overview of the acceptability of the assembled printed circuit boards specification.

1. What is the IPC-A-610
Certification Program?
Bob Wettermann, MIT
BEST Inc.
bwet@solder.net

2. IPC-A-610 Acceptability of
Electronic Assemblies
What is it?
Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies-the IPC A-610
document- is the most widely used standard published
by the IPC. With multiple language versions, it has an
international reputation as the source for end product
acceptance criteria for consumer and high reliability
printed wiring assemblies.

3. What is it?
The IPC-A-610 document is designed to be a valuable
reference tool for determining quality. Most users keep
the document readily available and refer to it
constantly. It is widely used as the premier inspection
specification, and it is a trainers resource for teaching
acceptable soldering techniques. There is no hand
soldering in this certification program.
IPC-A-610 Acceptability of
Electronic Assemblies

4. What is it?
The IPC-A-610 document is used by anyone who is
responsible for ensuring quality and reliability in
electronic assemblies. This includes Inspectors and
Quality Personnel, Engineers, Production Personnel,
Managers and Trainers.
IPC-A-610 Acceptability of
Electronic Assemblies

5. What is it NOT?
This is not a hands-on certification program. There is
NO hand soldering in this program.
IPC-A-610 Acceptability of
Electronic Assemblies

6. The CIS (Operator Level) Program
A Specialist certification may also be referenced as an
Operator certification. Specialists are certified to the
criteria but cannot train or certify others.
IPC-A-610 Acceptability of
Electronic Assemblies

7. The CIS (Operator Level) Program
Certifying students to IPCA-610 means that they are
officially recognized by the IPC as having achieved a
level of understanding of the contents of the
specification.
IPC-A-610 Acceptability of
Electronic Assemblies

8. The CIS (Operator Level) Program
Certifying operators to IPC-A-610 means that they are
officially recognized by the IPC as having a working
knowledge of the quality requirements set forth in the
specification.
Training is good for (2) yrs and the credential
belongs to the employee.
IPC-A-610 Acceptability of
Electronic Assemblies

9. The CIT (Operator Level) Program
Certifying Instructors to IPC-A-610 means that they are
officially recognized by the IPC as being qualified to
deliver IPC-A-610 CIS (Operator) Training.
IPC-A-610 Acceptability of
Electronic Assemblies

10. IPC-A-610 Acceptability of
Electronic Assemblies
MODULE 1 (Required Prerequisite CIS, CIT All Modules)
Introduction
IPC Professional Policies and Procedures
MODULE 2 (Required Prerequisite CIS)
Foreword
Application Documents & Handling
MODULE 3 (Optional CIS)
Hardware Installation
MODULE 4 (Optional CIS)
Soldering (Including High Voltage)

11. MODULE 5 (Optional CIS)
Terminal Connections (Requires Modles 4 & 8 prior to taking)
MODULE 6 (Optional CIS)
Through-hole Technology (Including TH Jumper Wires) (Requires
Modules 4 & 8 prior to taking)
MODULE 7 (Optional CIS)
Surface Mount Assemblies (Including SMT Jumper Wires) (Requires
Modules 4 & 8 prior to taking)
MODULE 8 (Optional CIS)
Component Damage and Printed Circuit Boards and Assemblies
IPC-A-610 Acceptability of
Electronic Assemblies

12. MODULE 9 (Optional CIS)
Solder-less Wire Wrap
COURSE SUMMARY AND REVIEW
Open and Closed Book Exams
Review of Test Results
IPC-A-610 Acceptability of
Electronic Assemblies

13. To register:
Call BEST Inc at (01) 847-797-9250
Visit www.solder.net
Enquire at info@solder.net
IPC-A-610 Acceptability of
Electronic Assemblies