Circuit Technology Center
 
Training - The Future Is In Your Hands

Learn from the masters! At Circuit Technology Center, we operate the largest, most advanced repair and rework center in the US. What we've learned in over 20 years is fed directly into our training courses to make them practical and effective. You already have good technicians, but we can train them to be even better. Our training center is equipped with the most advanced tools and teaching aids, enhancing the student's ability to learn new skills and refine existing ones. Training courses are available at our facility in Massachusetts or on-site; whichever is more convenient for you.

As a Registered Site for the comprehensive "Rework, Repair, and Modification" training, we offer a variety of IPC certified courses. Certification classes for Instructor Training and Operator Training to IPC 7711 and IPC 7721 are available. Our Circuit Board Damage Repair and Solder Skills training courses cover the IPC requirements while providing students with a refreshing learning experience.

Operator Skills Training

IPC 7711 Surface Mount Soldering/Rework Course
This IPC-7711 certified two day course covers the skills needed for surface mount component soldering, rework and inspection. Courses include, a review of handling procedures and soldering basics. Students learn what makes a solder joint acceptable according to IPC guidelines. Students practice methods for soldering and removal of chip, J leaded and gull wing components.

IPC 7721 Circuit Board Damage Repair Course
This IPC-7721 certified two day course covers the knowledge and skills needed to reliably restore damaged PC boards. Course covers in detail the most common problems facing technicians who must repair physical damage found on modern PC board assemblies. Includes in-depth review of base board repair, conductor repair, land repair, gold edge contact repair, and surface mount pad repair.

BGA Rework Course
This course is designed for students that require the hands-on skill and knowledge to reliably remove and replace a variety of BGA components. Students are taught a practical approach for safe BGA component processing. The course includes a review of thermal profiling, preheat considerations, process techniques and a review and interpretation of x-rays results. A brief theoretical discussion is followed by hands-on board preparation and equipment processing time. The two day course is limited to a maximum of four students.

IPC-A-610-C Worker Proficiency Training Course
This course covers in detail the electronic industry’s most widely recognized standard used for acceptance criteria of high reliability circuit board assemblies. This comprehensive 2 1/2 day course is designed for Inspectors, Engineers, Operators, or any individuals that require interpretation skills and a complete understanding of the IPC-A-610-C Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies Standard.

Instructor Training

IPC-7711/7721 Rework & Repair Instructor Course
This IPC certified five day comprehensive course provides a consistent training program based on the technical guidelines of IPC-7711, Rework of Electronic Assemblies, and IPC-7721, Repair and Modification of Printed Boards and Electronic Assemblies. This in-depth course covers the procedures in both manuals. Upon completion of the course the IPC Registered Instructor will be certified to teach, and certify operators.

Training and Certification Kits

IPC 7711 Soldering Skills Certification Kit
Instead of sending operators to certification classes for two or three days, they work on the projects in this kit at their own pace. There are no deadlines, no pressure, no hassle, no travel, or stay-overs. Once the projects are finished, they are return for evaluation to receive the official IPC 7711 Soldering Skills Certification. It’s that simple.

IPC 7711 Rework Skills Certification Kit
This kit is a great way to get official IPC certification for circuit board rework without the time and expense of traveling to attend classes. The kit contains challenging repair projects. There are no time limits or schedules involved. Operators complete these rework projects on a time-available basis and return the kit for evaluation to receive the official IPC 7711 Rework Skills Certification.

IPC 7721 Repair Skills Certification Kit
This kit is designed for experienced board repair operators who seek to obtain official IPC certification. Operators complete the projects in the kit at their own pace, without pressure or deadlines. Once completed, the kit is returned for evaluation and official IPC certifications. It’s a unique, hassle-free way to become certified.

Prices, Terms, Course Schedule and Registration
Visit this page for registration details.

A Few Student Comments

"The Instructor's knowledge, and the way the course was presented was excellent".

"Don't stop with those tours of your repair operation, they are very fruitful. Thank You".

"Great all around".

"Well structured, easy to follow, good pace, professional".

"I liked the lunch".

"The class was most interesting especially the hands-on techniques. I learned so much more than I ever could from videos. Great job."

"I struggled, but I accomplished, and that's what counts."

"The most I have ever learned and enjoyed at the same time. #1 Course."

"Top of the line training."

"Very good class - lots of interaction. Full of useful information."

"I learned many things that will really help out in our new repair center. I really enjoyed the class. Well worth the trip."
 
Solutions Across
the Board
TM

Most courses IPC Certified

Repair course covers skills to repair damage SMT pads.

Soldering fine line components is covered in detail during the Soldering and Rework course.

Students learn both conduction and hot air rework techniques during the Soldering and Rework course.

Repair course covers skills to repair circuitry and holes.
 
 
Home · Services · Guidebook · Products · Training · Top

Circuit Technology Center, Inc.