IPC CERTIFICATION

IPC/WHMA-A-620 SPACE ADD-ON

Space Applications Electronic Hardware Addendum Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Harness Assemblies

COURSE DESCRIPTION

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space addendum provides additional requirements over those published in the IPC/WHMA-A-620 to ensure the performance of cable and wire harness assemblies that must survive the vibration and thermal cyclic environments getting to and operating in space. This course is supported by actual cable building exercises and concludes with a qualifying examination.

The IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum is not a basic cable harness assembly course. This course requires that participants understand the basic concepts and materials associated with wire preparation and crimping along with some hands-on experience. If students have not previously performed wire harness assembly activities, additional training will be necessary prior to attending this course. Blackfox recommends our applicable Wire Preparation and Crimping course for remedial study.

Participants must be able to read and proficiently interpret the language the class and exams are presented in. Exams are available in limited additional languages upon request. Successful passing of written and practical exams is required to attain certification. Two attempts at any exam are included in tuition paid. Additional charges will apply for more than two exam attempts.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Students will demonstrate the ability to assemble and install three complete cables and route and fasten into a chassis. This will involve soldering, cup terminals, crimping, machine contacts, insulated lugs, IDC connections, wire splices, coax connectors, shield terminations, including routing using ty-wraps/lacing cord, shielding, braid and shrink tubing and testing of the final product.

This IS NOT a stand-alone course.  It must be completed in conjunction with the IPC/WHMA-A-620 base class.  Not available for CSE certification.

CERTIFIED IPC SPECIALIST (CIS) CERTIFICATION DETAILS

WHAT A CIS RECEIVES

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum Manual
• NASA-grade cable kit
• IPC “Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)” Certificate

Certification Requirements: Pass open book written exams and practical cable-building exams at 80% or better
Prerequisite: IPC/WHMA-A-620 base certification within previous 90 days & basic cable-building skills
Class Length: 4.5 – 5 days, skill level dependent
Certification Length: 24 months, tied to IPC/WHMA-A-620 base certification
Price: contact us for a quote*