Why are Tri-onics standards and certifications so Important?

Many companies require their suppliers to become registered (ISO 9001 for example) and because of this, registered companies find that their market opportunities have increased. In addition, a company's compliance with these standards and certifications insures that it has a sound quality management system, and that's good business.

Registered companies have had dramatic reductions in customer complaints, significant reductions in operating costs and increased demand for their products and services. Other benefits can include better working conditions, increased market share, and increase profits.

ISO 9000 registration is rapidly becoming a must for any company that does business in Europe. Many industrial companies require registration by their own suppliers. There is a growing trend toward universal acceptance of ISO 9000 as an international standard.

View the Tri-onics standards and certifications below

IPC-A-610 Training and Certification program

The IPC-A-610 Training and Certification Program offers those interested in company-wide quality assurance initiatives an IPC-sponsored program to support their commitment to continuous improvement of product quality and reliability. The program provides individuals with a portable credential that recognizes their understanding of the IPC-A-610.
The IPC-A-610, The Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies is the most widely used standard published by the IPC, with an international reputation as the source for end product acceptance criteria for consumer and high reliability printed wiring assemblies.
An industry-consensus program that includes training, certification and instructional materials based on the IPC-A-610 is available to your company. This certification will demonstrate your commitment to customer requirements and greatly assists any company dedicated to ISO-9000 or other quality assurance initiatives.

This training and certification has immediate recognition, legitimacy and value throughout the electronics industry. Over 3,000 individuals have been trained and certified as IPC-A-610 Class "A" Instructors in the first five years of the program. A comprehensive and technically accurate program, the IPC-A-610 Training and Certification provides instructors with high quality materials and detailed instructional plans for training operators.

The IPC-A-610 Training and Certification program has two tiers of instruction. Class "A" Instructor candidates are sent by their parent companies to receive intensive training on the IPC-A-610 from an IPC-approved certification center. Candidates are certified once they complete their course of study and pass the certification examination. If they feel they do not need the training course, candidates may opt to take a "challenge test" administered by one of the certification centers. Certified Class "A" Instructors are provided instructional materials for training workers in a twenty hour Worker Proficiency training program. Class "A" Instructors are considered certified for two years after the course completion date. They must then re-certify at an IPC-approved certification site.

Role and responsibilities of Class "A" Instructors

Criteria for acceptable laminate conditions

Soldered connection requirements for
plated-through holes

Surface mounting criteria for chip components,
leadless and leaded chip carriers

Swaged hardware, and heatsink requirements of mechanical assemblies

Component mounting criteria for DIPS, socket
pins, and card edge connectors

Discrete wiring assembly requirements

Solder fillet dimensional criteria for all major
SMT component groups

SMT Soldering anomolies, such as
tombstoning, dewetting, etc
Steps to effectively using the lesson plan and
materials, tips on inspection and a review of
important instructor skills


Certified Designers

The IPC Designers Council certification program helps unify designers in the circuit board industry through design-focused education and industry-accepted accreditation.
Certification stands as a clear testimony of one's qualifications, knowledge, and skills. IPC Designer Certification is a powerful tool in promoting a designer's role to everyone involved in the production of printed wiring boards and assemblies.
The program assesses a designer's knowledge of how to transform a schematic into a reliable rigid PCB design, which can be easily manufactured, assembled and tested. The IPC Designers Council recognizes that the most effective designers must have a solid foundation in PCB fabrication and assembly. The certification test is based on several critical IPC documents that link design principles to the end product use of the printed wiring assembly.

The IPC EMS Program Manager Training and Certification Program

The IPC EMS Program Manager Training Program specifically tailors topics such as operations management, finance management, contract management, time management and leadership skills for EMS Program Managers. Through the course, participants will gain a broadened perspective of the multiple functional activities required of the EMS Program Manager.
The goals of the courses are as diverse as the duties of the Program Manager. Upon completion of the training program, students will be able to:
· Understand the role of the Program Manager in the EMS industry
· Appreciate the roles the Program Manager can play in the sales process
· Identify key issues important to EMS customers
· Recognize key leadership styles and when to use them
· Apply problem solving techniques to specific EMS situations
· Identify the key components of project plan development and execution
· Understand methods that control the scope of a project and on-time completion
· Demonstrate knowledge of special contractual issues related to the EMS industry
· Apply supervisory actions that build employee capability
· Understand the diverse responsibilities they will be required to perform as an EMS Program Manager
This training program is designed for personnel within the EMS industry who desire to expand and improve their program management skills. It is appropriate for experienced managers, new managers and managers in training. There are no formal educational requirements for admission, however, an understanding and appreciation of the EMS industry and basic management concepts will be beneficial.


The C.P.M. Program and the C.P.M. Exam

The Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) designation is globally the most recognized designation for supply management professionals. The program is designed for experienced supply managers, and focuses on managerial and leadership skills, plus a variety of specialized functions designed to enhance the value of the profession. To compete in today's environment, supply managers must learn to think strategically, broaden their perspective, and view themselves as service providers.
The C.P.M. Exam is a criterion-referenced occupational certification test, designed to determine whether a candidate is qualified to attain the premier designation of Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) Candidates must pass Modules 1 through 4 of the C.P.M. Exam, and then apply for their certification. (Modules 1 and 2 of the C.P.M. Exam also satisfy Modules 1 and 2 of the A.P.P. Exam requirements.)
The C.P.M. Exam consist of four modules:
Module 1: Purchasing Process
Module 2: Supply Environment
Module 3: Value Enhancements Strategies
Module 4: Management


The A.P.P. Program and Exam

The Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) designation is specifically designed for entry-level supply management professionals, or those primarily engaged in the operational side of the supply function.
The A.P.P. Exam is a criterion-referenced occupational accreditation test, designed to determine whether a candidate is qualified to attain the premier designation of A.P.P. Candidates must pass Modules 1 and 2 of the A.P.P Exam, and then apply for their accreditation. (Modules 1 and 2 of the C.P.M. Exam also satisfy Modules 1 and 2 of the A.P.P. Exam requirements.)
The A.P.P. Exam consist of two modules:
Module 1: Purchasing Process
Module 2: Supply Environment


ISO 9001 International Standards for Quality Management Systems

ISO 9000 is a set of standards for quality management systems that is accepted around the world. Currently more than 90 countries have adopted ISO 9000 as national standards. When you purchase a product or service from an organization that is registered to the appropriate ISO 9000 standard, you have important assurances that the quality of what you receive will be as you expect. In addition, with the year 2000 revision of the standard, quality objectives, continual improvement, and monitoring of customer satisfaction provide the customer with increased assurances that their needs and expectations will be met.

The standard intended for quality management system assessment and registration is ISO 9001. The standards apply uniformly to organizations of any size or description
Why are the Standards so Important?
Many companies require their suppliers to become registered to ISO 9001 and because of this, registered companies find that their market opportunities have increased. In addition, a company's compliance with ISO 9001 insures that it has a sound quality management system, and that's good business.

Registered companies have had dramatic reductions in customer complaints, significant reductions in operating costs and increased demand for their products and services. Other benefits can include better working conditions, increased market share, and increase profits.

ISO 9000 registration is rapidly becoming a must for any company that does business in Europe. Many industrial companies require registration by their own suppliers. There is a growing trend toward universal acceptance of ISO 9000 as an international standard.

 

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