IPC A-600 - Acceptability of Printed Boards
IPC-A-600– Acceptability of Printed Boards is the industry standard set of requirements for bare Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs).
This course covers inspection methodology and requirements of the IPC-A-600. This course is split up into 4 modules:
Each module is followed by an exam period where the student’s ability to navigate and exercise the document is challenged. The IPC-A-600 training course does not incorporate fabrication techniques.
After a successful course completion, the student will be certified to work under contracts requiring IPC-A-600 commercial hardware Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3.
Certification is portable and is valid for two years. The certificate received by the student is a valid certificate which is traceable to a Master IPC Trainer.
Before certification expires, the student must either return for a retraining class or challenge test.
Topics
Training Levels
This level of training is designed for students who will be exercising the IPC-A-600H. Primarily this applies to Operators, Inspectors, and Technicians. However, it may also apply to Management, Engineers, Purchasing, Auditors, or any other position which may incorporate the document.
Course Length
Challenge Testing: Available only for CIS upon demand. Please contact our registrar to schedule a challenge test.
Off-Site Training Available
Yes
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This course covers inspection methodology and requirements of the IPC-A-600. This course is split up into 4 modules:
- Module 1: Introduction
- Module 2: Externally-Observable Characteristics
- Module 3: Internally-Observable Characteristics
- Module 4: Miscellaneous Requirements
Each module is followed by an exam period where the student’s ability to navigate and exercise the document is challenged. The IPC-A-600 training course does not incorporate fabrication techniques.
After a successful course completion, the student will be certified to work under contracts requiring IPC-A-600 commercial hardware Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3.
Certification is portable and is valid for two years. The certificate received by the student is a valid certificate which is traceable to a Master IPC Trainer.
Before certification expires, the student must either return for a retraining class or challenge test.
Topics
- Printed board product classifications and acceptance criteria
- Base material surface and subsurface conditions such as measling/crazing
- Solder resist coverage over conductors and registration to lands
- Conductor width and spacing and annular ring requirements
- Dielectric material criteria for etchback, voids, and resin recession
- Plated-through hole requirements for copper plating thickness, voids, nodules and cracks
- Acceptance criteria for flexible, rigid-flex and metal core printed boards
Training Levels
- Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)
This level of training is designed for students who will be exercising the IPC-A-600H. Primarily this applies to Operators, Inspectors, and Technicians. However, it may also apply to Management, Engineers, Purchasing, Auditors, or any other position which may incorporate the document.
Course Length
- Initial Certification: 24 Hours / 3 Days
- Recertification: 24 Hours / 3 Days
Challenge Testing: Available only for CIS upon demand. Please contact our registrar to schedule a challenge test.
Off-Site Training Available
Yes
NMTTC Terms & Conditions
Link
IPC Policies & Procedures
Link
More Information from IPC
Link
