IPC/WHMA-A-620 for Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) 02-FEB-2025

IPC/WHMA-A-620, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies, is the first industry consensus standard for cable and wire harness fabrication and installation, developed with the support of the Wire Harness Manufacturers Association (WHMA).  Classes of products are defined and include criteria for Acceptable, Process Indicator and Defect conditions to support the collection of visual quality acceptability requirements for each class.

This certification will familiarise candidates with the general requirements of the IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard and will promote a commitment to enhancing product quality and reliability, while facilitating certification to ISO and other quality assurance initiatives.  The course aims to teach personnel how to verify the quality of work performed to ensure compliance and minimise rework.

This certification is primarily lecture-based, however, SMCBA are pleased to now offer the optional Hands-On module! The objective of the hands-on module is to teach correct application of the IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard and provide a positively-discriminated certification on hand skills.

 

TOPICS COVERED IN THE IPC/WHMA-A-620 CERTIFICATION COURSE (REVISION E):

Module 1 (Required)
General, Applicable Documents, Wires, Measuring and Testing

Module 2 (Optional)
Crimp Terminations and Insulation Displacement Connection

Module 3 (Optional)
Soldered Terminations and High Voltage Applications

Module 4 (Optional)
Connectorisation and Over-Moulding/Potting

Module 5 (Optional)
Ultrasonic Welding and Splices

Module 6 (Optional)
Marking/Labelling, Securing and Finished Assembly Installation

Module 7 (Optional)
Coaxial and Biaxial Assemblies

Module 8 (Optional)
Harness/Cable Electrical Shielding and Cable/Wire Harness Protective Coverings

 

NEW Hands-On Optional Modules: Contact SMCBA For Pricing

H1 (Optional)
Preparation, Measuring, Shielding and Testing

H2 (Optional)
Crimp Terminations

H3 (Optional)
Soldered Terminations

H4 (Optional)
Connectorisation

H5 (Optional)
Splices

H6 (Optional)
Coaxial Cables

The certification term for IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified IPC Specialists is two years. Re-certification training is also available through the SMCBA.

 

FEES:

Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) Course Fee: Book online or contact the SMCBA for pricing.
SMCBA Members receive a discount.

PLEASE NOTE:

The fee for the IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified IPC Specialist course includes all materials for the course, refreshments and catering each day.

The CIS fee does NOT include a copy of the IPC/WHMA-A-620 standard - it is assumed that students will have access to the standard at their place of work.  The standard can be purchased separately – please refer to our online store or contact Teagan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange.

 

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