IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification

Course Description:

This class provides an excellent introduction to building cable harness assemblies. It equips graduates with the confidence to build industry-acceptable assemblies. The certification covers the requirements and acceptance criteria for cables and harness assemblies.


Recommended Prerequisites:

2-Day Hands-On Solder Training or 5-Day Specialized Certification, IPC-A-610 Certification; IPC-J-STD-001 Certification (with or without the Space Addendum).

Course Length: 4 Day Certification / 2 Day Recertification

Course Materials (Not Included): IPC/WHMA-A-620 Manual


2025 Certification Dates: June 23–26, Aug 11–14, Oct 6–9, Nov 17–20

2025 Recertification Dates: June 16–17, Aug 4–5, Oct 20–21, Nov 24–25


Course Topics:

  • Module 1 (required): Introduction/IPC Professional Policies and Procedures (section 1); Foreword and Applicable Documents (section 2); Cable/wire preparation (section 3); Measuring Cable Assemblies (section 11); Testing Cable Assemblies (section 19)
  • Module 2 (optional): Crimp Terminations (section 5) and Insulation Displacement Connections (section 6)
  • Module 3 (optional): Soldered Terminations (section 4)
  • Module 4 (optional): Connectorization (section 9) and Molding/Potting (section 10)
  • Module 5 (optional): Splices (section 8)
  • Module 6 (optional): Marking/Labeling (section 12); Wire Bundle Securing (section 14); Shielding (section 15); Protective Coverings (section 16)
  • Module 7 (optional): Coaxial and Twin axial Cable Assemblies (section 13)
  • Module 8 (optional): Solderless Wire Wrap (section 18)


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