This widely used standard offers an array of industry approved techniques on through-hole and surface mount rework, as well as land, conductor, and laminate repair. It covers procedural requirements, tools, materials, and methods for removing and replacing conformal coatings and components.
Manufacturers and assemblers realised that there were dramatic cost savings to be had by repairing and reworking electronic assemblies and PCBs.
Who should attend 7711/7721 training?
This standard is aimed at anyone repairing electrical or electronic assemblies, such as:
- Rework operators
- Quality inspectors
- Manufacturing engineers
- Repair engineers
- Anyone responsible for the quality and reliability of electronic assemblies
What is covered in IPC 7711/7721 training?
The aim of the IPC 7711/7721 is to ensure certified delegates are repairing, reworking, and modifying assemblies and boards to an industry recognised standard, saving time and money for manufacturers and their customers.
This course covers:
- Wire splices
- Laminate / circuit repair
- Through-hole components
- Gull Wing and J-Lead
- Chip and MELF
All IPC 7711/7721 courses cover the three product classes
- Class 1 – General electronic products such as hair dryers, cameras, domestic audio / visual appliances
- Class 2 – Dedicated service electronic products such as printers, computers, mobile phones
- Class 3 – High reliability / critical electronic products such as those used in military, aerospace and medical
What is the duration of the 7711/7721 course and how is it delivered?
Owing to the workmanship modules involved in the course, this could can be delivered two ways:
- Class at EGLs Leeds training centre
- On-site with clients
The CIS level is a four-day course, whilst the CSE and CIT are both five-day courses.
What do I need for the course?
Each delegate will need a copy of the IPC 7711/7721 standard (book), Table of Contents, and latest IPC Policies and Procedures. We are happy to loan copies of standards to any delegate joining our training courses, should you not wish to purchase your own copy. For remote training, you will also need a laptop with microphone and webcam to join in with the classes and sit your IPC exams.
Are there any prerequisites to studying for the certification?
Whilst there are no prerequisites to enrolling for the 7711/7721, we do recommend that delegates have a good understanding of terminology and experience of soldering electronic assemblies.
What is included in the course cost?
Included in the fee is tuition for the full duration of the course and all certification costs. We also include loan copies of relevant standards and Chromebooks for exams, if needed. CIT delegates will also receive downloadable training materials upon successful completion of the course.
