  SMT and Fine Lead Repair Rework CurriculumThe intent is to provide the learner with a sound understanding of the fundamentals of soldering technology for SMT components. Upon completion you will have knowledge about SMT components, boards, solder, flux, soldering tips, temperatures, and techniques for soldering and desoldering. This course starts with understanding the terminology used, the materials, solder tip shapes, temperatures, and finally demonstrating soldering techniques in detail. The course has 8 modules as shown below. Course price includes all 8 modules but the modules can also be purchased individually.
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TE0001-BC includes both the course book and online training course with unlimited access for one student for 365 days. You save $69 over buying the online course and course book separately. There is no online access if you purchase the course book only.
Target Audience The target audience is those
who require a sound understanding of the fundamentals of soldering to
perform repair, rework, or touch-up on SMT assemblies using a soldering
iron. The emphasis is on preserving the board, minimizing damage, and
perfecting tasks efficiently. This is an excellent course for:
- Product line management
- Production personnel
- Technicians
- Process engineering
- Quality
- Repair personnel
- R & D
- Sales & Marketing
This course is intended for
those in technology-based roles, and who need a strong background in soldering
technology. Therefore, the entry level of education and experience can
be expected to vary greatly. Given the general nature of the course and
the diverse background of the audience, this course will use terminology
appropriate for a non-technical audience.
 Certificate of Completion will be supplied upon request after you have completed the online course.
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Module 1: Terminology
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When new to surface mount technology there are many terms, words, and abbreviations used in SMT soldering that you must understand to be able to have conversations and to advance. In this online course you will learn a number of the common concepts and terms used daily starting with boards, SMT components, leads, and solder connections. This course is strongly recommended for all new people who will be working on or with SMT assemblies in any area. More... Standalone title for this module is: Intro to SMT.
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Module 2: The Basics of Soldering
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Soldering is basic to electronic assembly. In this online course you learn about what a solder system is and how it operates. Using this knowledge then you learn about what too much heat will do, what and why proper techniques are important, and the steps for successful soldering. More...
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Module 3: Flux, Solder, and Cleaning
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An understanding of the materials involved in soldering is essential. In this online course you will learn about wire solder, printed circuit board characteristics, proper temperatures for soldering, fluxes and its characteristics, residues, and methods of cleaning. More...
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Module 4: Tip Care and Safety
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Knowledge of a tip's construction and operation is fundamental to understanding tip care, longevity, and use. In this online course you will learn about tip construction and care, tip oxidation, cleaning methods for tips, re-tinning and other common tip problems. Additional information is included about electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitivity and grounding. More... Standalone title for this module is: Solder Tip Care and ESD Protection.
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Module 5: Tip Shapes, Uses, and Techniques
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There are hundreds of tip shapes. To become proficient at soldering it is important to know what tips are used for which tasks, the proper tip temperature, and how to properly use them when soldering and desoldering. This online course sets up a foundation of information for the soldering and desoldering courses and is recommended prior to taking those courses. More... Standalone title for module is: Solder Tip Uses, Shapes and Temperatures.
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Module 6: Component Soldering
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There are many ways to solder SMT components. In this online course you learn industry accepted procedures and practices starting with inspecting leads for damage, polarity, and pin 1 location. Next is tack soldering followed by single and multi-lead soldering techniques shown with actual video clips for a wide range of common SMT components and lead styles. You actually get to do simulations of picking and placing components to match your knowledge. More... Standalone title for this module is: SMT Component Soldering.
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Module 7: Component Desoldering
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Components may be held by solder and epoxy. Removing or desoldering epoxied components requires special care. In this online course you will learn how to first recognize solder and epoxied components, prepare tips for desoldering, identify and use different desoldering tips, and clean up after desoldering. More... Standalone title for this module is: SMT Component Desoldering.
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Module 8: Inspection and Defects
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Workmanship standards are essential to ensuring quality. In this online course you learn why standards are used, when to use the various standards documents, what factors affect functional performance, the levels of repair, classes of products, magnification, preventing over-inspection, how to identify and correct defects, and when to perform rework. More... Standalone title for this module is: Assembly Inspection and Defects.
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