Electronics Assembly for Operators

Training new operators quickly and effectively can be a daunting task. That’s why Electronics U learning specialists teamed up with industry experts to create the Electronics Assembly for Operators course. This industry-leading multimedia course employs proven educational strategies to deliver the job-specific knowledge and skills that every operator needs to produce high-quality boards.

After completing this course, participants will be able to employ the correct procedures for building Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCAs) within an electronics manufacturing facility.

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Member Price
$200.00
Nonmember Price
$275.00
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90 Days From Enrollment

  • Course Level: Introductory

  • Training Time

    Mandatory modules: 16-20 hours; Optional modules: 2-20 hours

  • Certificate of Completion

    Qualified IPC Assembly Operator

  • Continuous Enrollment

    Access for 90 Days

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Download the Course Syllabus

Required Modules

  • Module 1: Intro to Printed Circuit Board Assembly
  • Module 2: Overview of the Electronics Assembly & Soldering Processes
  • Module 3: IPC Standards and Training and Certification Programs
  • Module 4: Safety
  • Module 5: ESD & Product Handling
  • Module 6: Component Identification
  • Module 7: Documentation & Drawings
  • Module 8: Quality Assurance
  • Final Exam: Score of 80% to pass

Optional Modules

  • Module 10: Introduction to Hand Soldering
  • Module 11: SMT Technology
  • Module 12: Through-Hole Technology
  • Module 13: Wire and Cable Preparation
  • Module 14: Wires & Terminals Technology
  • Module 15: Wire Harness Assembly
  • Module 16: Hardware
  • Module 17: Conformal Coating
  • Module 18: Press Fit

This course is ideal for students and operators new to the electronics industry, as well as current operators, technicians, and other staff that need to learn or review the fundamental aspects of electronics assembly. 

Global Electronics Association offers different instructional modalities to suit participants with different needs and preferences. This program is available in the following modalities:

Online-self-paced: Participants can access course materials on the Learning Management System at any time and complete them at their own pace. However, organizations may set completion deadlines, as well as monitor the progress of the participants they register for a course. 

Completion of the program with a score of 80% or higher on the final exam and/or final project is required to earn a certificate of completion and 16-20 Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

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