Frequently Asked Questions
When do you offer these Courses?
- Courses are offered Monday–Friday, with weekends and evenings available upon special request.
What is the difference between an IPC certification and normal soldering training?
- The difference between these two types of trainings, is IPC is as an industry standard, in regards to manufacturing, rework and inspection practices. To put it simple, it is the spec of all things related to the PCB and Manufacturing. A very detailed knowledge base, spear-heading specific situations and environments.
- The formal soldering trainings offered teach you how to perform the actual technique, of soldering. It is an extremely valuable training to take if you are not in a Manufacturing centric environment or is an excellent path to take, prior to taking any IPC certification trainings.
How long are your trainings?
- The IPC Trainings vary from 2-5 days, typically, depending on the type of certification and retest or initial training requested. Classes are typically an 8-5 type of environment.
Formal soldering trainings range from 8HRS to 16HRS and are broken into 4HR sections, for best retention. Classes are held usually early mornings, evenings or weekends.
What kind of tools are used for the trainings?
- What sets us apart from other organizations, is we bring you 100% real lab, real soldering bench experiences. You will use exactly what you will encounter out in the workforce, and then some! Depending on the training types, you’ll use a variety of top tier rework equipment, including microscopes, hot air stations, pre-heaters, thermal tweezers and precision tooling and aids.
Will I get a certificate of completion? And will my certificates expire?
- As of right now, you do receive a certificate of completion for the formal soldering trainings, and they have no present expiration date. We are in the process of becoming a recognized, accredited institution by the state of Texas, and may encounter slight changes once that happens.
- IPC Certifications are valid for 2 years, requiring recertification prior to that 2 year mark.
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