Hello there Helena,

I'm 3/4th through my first class covering all the modules of the new 610D
course.

So far, the time allotted per the IPC charts and real life is different (no
surprise there....)

Modules 1 & 2 - IPC says 2 hours.  Actually took 3-1/4 hours.
Module 3 - IPC says 2 hours. Actually took 1-1/2 hours.
Module 4 - IPC says 2 hours. Actually took 1-3/4 hours.
Module 5 - IPC says 3 hours. Actually took 2 hours.
Module 6 - IPC says 3 hours. Actually took 3-1/2 hours.
Module 7 - that's where we're at today - will be able to give you this plus
modules 8 and 9 tomorrow afternoon.

Time for each module includes: Slide presentation, time to let participants
do the review questions for the module, time to go over the review
questions, time to take test, grade test, and review test.

By the way - I have found mistakes in the power point presentations supplied
by IPC - I'll be sending a complete report to Jack Crawford after I've
finished this class. So far the participants biggest complaint has been 'why
is the errata sheet for the 610D two and one half pages long (and in small
type to boot..)? Didn't anyone look this over before they printed it?'

Tom


PS - I just received my revision D J-STD-001 training material - I sure hope
it's in better shape than the 610D.


Tom Parkinson 
Quality System Manager - CIT
WinTronics, Inc.
Phone: 724-981-5770 - extension 235

-----Original Message-----
From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Pasquito, Helena
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 1:33 PM
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Subject: [TN] IPC-A-610D Training Duration?

Hello TechNet IPC Instructors,

I'm preparing to instruct/certify employees utilizing the new IPC-A-610D
CIS materials.  For those of you who have already started certifying
with the new materials, approximately how long have the different
modules taken you?  The CIS course syllabus has the duration of each
module with the total course (if taken) equal to 20 hours.  Have you
found that the schedule (including exams) as stated is approximately
correct?  Have you experienced any glitches along the way that you can
share with your fellow instructors?  I'd appreciate any words of wisdom.

Thank You and Regards,
Helena Pasquito    

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