IPC/WHMA A-620 - Acceptability of Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

IPC/WHMA-A-620 – Acceptability of Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies is the industry standard for assessment and inspection of cables, crimps, wires, and harnesses.
This course covers inspection methodology and requirements of the IPC/WHMA-A-620. This course is split up into 8 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-620 training course does not incorporate fabrication techniques.
After a successful course completion, the student will be certified to work under contracts requiring IPC-A-620 commercial hardware Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 (3 day - lecture only). There are an additional 5 day hands-on training.
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
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/WHMA-A-620. This course is split up into 8 modules:
- Module 1: Introduction/IPC Policies & Procedures
- Module 2: Crimp Terminations
- Module 3: Soldered Terminations
- Module 4: Connectorization/Potting
- Module 5: Splices
- Module 6: Marking/Securing/Shielding/Protection
- Module 7: Coax/Biaxial Cables
- Module 8: Solderless Wire Wrap
Each module is followed by an exam period where the student’s ability to navigate and exercise the document is challenged. The IPC-A-620 training course does not incorporate fabrication techniques.
After a successful course completion, the student will be certified to work under contracts requiring IPC-A-620 commercial hardware Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 (3 day - lecture only). There are an additional 5 day hands-on training.
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
- Cable and wire dimensioning, tolerances and preparation
- Crimp terminations:
- Stamped and formed contacts
- Machined contacts
- Insulation displacement connections
- Ultrasonic welding
- Soldered terminations
- Splices
- Connectorization
- Molding and potting
- Marking and labeling
- Co-ax and twin-ax assembly
- Wire bundle securing
- Shielding
- Installation
- Wire wrap (solderless)
- Testing of Cable/Wire Harness Assemblies
Training Levels
- Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)
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