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IPC/WHMA-A-620 CIS Certification

Developed by IPC with support of the Wire Harness Manufacturer’s Association, IPC/WHMA-A-620 is the industry standard for cable and wire harness fabrication and installation. This theory-only training is aimed at equipping delegates with the knowledge required to understand procedures for fault finding, rectification, methods of soldering and quality of finished product on cable and wire harness assemblies. Successfully completing the course will enable delegates to improve their ability to correctly discriminate between an acceptable and unacceptable cable or wire harness assembly as specified in the IPC/WHMA-A-620 Standard.Fife College provides three levels of certification to the IPC Standards for individuals working in the electronics industry. Depending on your experience within the industry, you can become certified as a Certified Standards Expert (CSE), a Certified IPC Trainer (CIT), or as a Certified IPC Specialist (CIS).

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Certification:

IPC

Duration:

  • Three days
  • 9.00am to 4.30pm
  • Glenrothes Campus
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Who is this course for?

Ideal candidates will currently, or soon be working in the electronics manufacturing sector with a responsibility for the quality and reliability of cable or wire harness assemblies.

What qualifications will I gain?

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies

What will I learn on the course?

Module 1                

  • General Requirements
  • Applicable Documents
  • Wires Measuring Cable Assemblies and Wires
  • Testing ( Electrical and Mechanical )

Module 2                

  • Crimp Terminations
  • Insulation Displacement Connections

Module 3                

  • Soldered Terminations
  • High Voltage Application

Module 4                

  • Connectorisation
  • Over molding/potting

Module 5                

  • Ultrasonic welding
  • Splices

Module 6                

  • Marking
  • Labelling
  • Securing
  • Finished Assembly Installation

Module 7                

  • Co-ax and Biaxial Cable Assembly

Module 8                

  • Harness/Cable Electrical Shielding
  • Cable/Harness Protective Coverings

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What further course options are available?

Please explore our range of training courses available on our website.

How will this help my career?

IPC certification is internationally recognised and equips individuals to provide keen insight to their organisation on IPC standards and how they are applied within manufacturing.

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IPC/WHMA-A-620 CIT Challenge Testing

Developed by IPC with support of the Wire Harness Manufacturer’s Association, IPC/WHMA-A-620 is the industry standard for cable and wire harness fabrication and installation. This course is designed for those candidates who are sufficiently confident in their existing knowledge to determine whether cable or wire harness assemblies are to be accepted or rejected, and the reasons why, that they can attempt the relevant IPC tests without the need for significant Instructor input. Fife College provides three levels of certification to the IPC Standards for individuals working in the electronics industry. Depending on your experience within the industry, you can become certified as a Certified Standards Expert (CSE), a Certified IPC Trainer (CIT), or as a Certified IPC Specialist (CIS).