IPC-A-620 Training and Certification Program - Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

The IPC-A-620 training and certification program helps all segments of the electronics interconnection industry improve their understanding of cable and wire harness quality issues.

IPC-A-620 is developed with support of the Wire Harness Manufacturer’s Association, the document and training programs have been published in several languages and the standard has earned an international reputation as the source for end-product acceptance.

Choose from Two Tiers of Instruction

Certified IPC Application Specialist (CIS) training focuses on what line workers, operators, inspectors, engineers and buyers need to know to inspect or make acceptance/rejection decisions regarding bare boards. Course fee covers: classroom training and an exam, a copy of the standard and certification.

Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) training provides expanded information and materials to prepare individuals to deliver Certified IPC Application Specialist (CIS) training. Trainers and quality supervisors are excellent candidates for instructor training, as are engineering and anufacturing supervisors. Course fee covers: classroom training and an exam, certification and comprehensive materials for preparing and delivering CIS training.

TRAINING PROGRAM OUTLINE

CIT training prepares the instructor to teach all of the CIS modules.

However, in CIS training only Module 1 is a required element. Other modules may be covered based on your company’s specific needs.

• Maintaining integrity of the certification program

• Cable/wire preparation

• Measuring cable assemblies and wires

• Testing cable assemblies

• Crimp terminations

• Insulation displacement connections (idc)

• Soldering to terminals

• Connectorization

• Molding/potting

• Splicing

• Marking and labeling

• Wire bundle securing, shielding and protective coverings

• Coaxial and twinaxial cable assemblies

• Solderless wire wrap