Surface Mount Technology Line Operator

Duration: 30 days Schedule and price: CALL Certificate: EMA Class size: up to 12 Code: DL-SMTO

About
SURFACE MOUNT TECHNOLOGY OPERATOR CERTIFICATION is set up to be comprehensive enabling the pre-qualification, scalable
learning using range of modern learning methods including tests, expanded to practice modules and in-production mentoring
trial work.
Targeted, but not limited to trainees having some prior familiarity with the specific equipment and basic knowledge and skills from
the domain of electronic assemblies.

Recruitment and pre-selection are based on the comprehensive

psychodiagnostics tools containing tests for personality evaluation and
psychomotoric ability (Schuhfried Vienna Test System).

Enrolled candidates access modular learning blocks organized as OnLine,

Blended (Combined eLearning and exCatedra) and HandsOn set of Courses and
Trainings.

Due to continuous evaluation, only the students who adopted predicted

quantity of knowledge and skills can be qualified for further modules.

In-production work supervised by Mentor, including continuous evaluation

Upon completion of all modules, trainee’s folder will contain detailed

information of evaluation process presented in form useful for HR and
adjusted to import to Company’s ERP system.

Course Aims
Review and understand the requirements of relevant
Industrial Standards (J-STD-001 / IPC-A-610) for electronic
manufacturing;
Recognize and identify materials (SMD electronic
components, PCBs, applied materials and other physical resources)
and tools and develop skills for their proper handling and use;
Get fundamental knowledge of full Surface Mount
Technology, Manufacturing Process and related Quality
Management and factors which influence the quality, reliability and
performance of an electronic assembly;;
Completely understand major SMT processes such as
Stencil Printing, Component Placement (Pick & Place), Reflow, Dip,
Wave and Selective Soldering;
Learn the way to operate machines in chain, which
includes understanding the sequence of events, the control panel
and indicators, and understand how to replenish supplies and
components per standard operating procedures;
Ability to read and interpret technical/production
documents, operating and maintenance instructions, and
procedure manuals;
Initiate opportunity for possible career advancement and
benefits at performance reviews
Perform full evaluation of trainee’s skills using
established measurement methods

Certification Curriculum
module duration* [h]
SMT/THT COMPONENTS AND BARE BOARDS 9
SMT PROCESS 10
ELECTRONIC MANUFACTURING PROCESS DOCUMENTATION, MANAGEMENT AND STANDARDS 8
COMPREHENSIVE SOLDERING (HANDS-ON) 32
GENERAL RULES FOR ELECTRONIC MANUFACTURING** 8
TRIAL WORK 160
*) time required for tests/quizzes/mentoring is not included in course duration
**) customized to Company rules
MATERIALS : For each class, all the necessary learning materials and tools will be supplied by EMA
LOCATION : Classes are held at EMA Training Center facilities located in Niš, Serbia
ON-SITE TRAINING : Please call a training consultant and ask about customized course content, on-site training and training around your production schedules
REGISTRATION : For up to date pricing and more information on any of the EMA programs, or to enroll, please call us or visit my-ema.org.

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 Surface Mount Technology Line Operator (cont’d)

Enrollment and Prequalification

Activity Description Duration [hours]

Enrollment Performed by Training Center

Psychometric tests Big Five Structure Inventory / Reaction Time / Reactive Stress Tolerance 3
Skills Training
Competence Skill Learning Method Learning Materials Duration [hours]

Understanding Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Awarness Blended 2

Understanding Electronic and SMT Component Recognition Blended OnLine videos / 2
Electro-mechanic Components TH Component Recognition Blended exCatedra 3
and Bare Boards SMT Component Identification Blended 2
PCB
Learning Outcomes Correctly Recognize and Identify Stamped Markings for commonly used Electronic Components and
Printed Wire Boards
TOTAL LEARNING [hours] 9
TESTS [hours] 2

SMT Overview eLearning 1

Soldering eLearning 2
Stencil Printing eLearning OnLine video 2
SMT Process Fundamentals
Component Placement eLearning courses 1
Reflow Soldering eLearning 2
Wave Soldering eLearning 2
Learning Outcomes Proper understanding of Surface Mount Technology and related procedures and manufacturing processes to be
performed for SMT PCB Assemblies
TOTAL LEARNING [hours] 10
QUIZES [hours] 3

Introduction to Manufacturing Process Documentation Blended 3

Introduction to Manufacturing
PCBA Quality Inspection Blended OnLine videos / 2
Documentation and Process
Getting familiar with industry Standards and Blended exCatedra 3
Managment
Acceptability Criteria
Learning Outcomes Prepared to properly read manufacturing documentation and equipment set-up, basic maintenance
and to perform in-work Inspection
TOTAL LEARNING [hours] 8
TEST [hours] 1.5

Basic of Soldering (optional) HandsOn training kits 9

Dip, Wave and Selective Soldering HandsOn 8
Comprehensive Soldering
Reflow Soldering HandsOn 8
Tin-Lead and Lead-Free Hand Soldering HandsOn 7
Learning Outcomes Trained for performing the appropriate workmanship applied in Surface Mount Technology and
to perform basic reworks
TOTAL LEARNING [hours] 32
TEST [hours] 2

Health, Safety, Environment Blended OnLine videos / 3

General Rules for Electronic exCatedra
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Blended 3
Manufacturing
Code of Conduct eLearning 2
Learning Outcomes Detailed knowledge of General Rules applied in manufacturing facilities
TOTAL LEARNING [hours] 8
TEST [hours] 2
OVERALL PRE-QUALIFICATION AND LEARNINGS TIME (incl.tests) [hours] 80
Trial Work, Evaluation and Certification
Work on SMT Production Line Practice in work 160
Work in Production Evaluation and Certification Mentoring continous
Learning Outcomes Fully Skilled for Basic Job Position incl. Evaluation Records ready to integrate in Company's ERP

TOTAL PRACTICE [hours] 160

TOTAL COURSE DURATION [days] 30
PRICE [per attendee] call

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