J-STD Soldering Certification

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in J-STD Soldering Certification will prepare the successful student to receive the "Certified IPC Specialist" (CIS) certification from The Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits (IPC) in "Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies" (IPC J-STD-001). Topics covered and skills to be demonstrated are: soldered wires and terminals, through hole connections, surface mount components, and inspection. Certification is verified by a certified J-STD trainer.

Details

Offered At
Mesa
Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
J-STD Soldering Certification (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5196N
Total credits required
3
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Spring 2021
Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Explain IPC J-STD-001 Professional Policies, Procedures and General Requirements.
  2. Demonstrate assembly of soldered components per J-STD requirements.
  3. Evaluate assemblies for acceptance/reject decisions.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information.

Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers

$39,940

* Wage information sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program. Updated May 2022.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
AIT123 J-STD Soldering Certification 3
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=164061).

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