Basic Soldering Course Overview

1. Soldering Theory: Discusses basic soldering theory, materials used, solderability and importance of cleanliness. Defines "what is a solder connection"
2. Wire Preparation: Shows and allows practice on the proper tools and techniques for stripping and preparing wires.
3. Wiring & Soldering Terminals: Explains and allows practice on the proper tools and techniques for wiring and soldering each of this type of terminals.
   • Turret Terminals
   • Pierced Terminals
   • Bifurcated Terminals
   • Cup Terminals
   • Hook Terminals
4. Through-Hole Components and Printed Wiring Boards: Presents applications of Printed wiring boards the various types of boards and component mounting is discussed. Practice allows student to learn by doing how to work with all these components:
   • Axial Leaded ¼ Watt Resistors
   • Axial Leaded ½ Watt Resistors
   • Axial Leaded Diodes DIP’s (Dual In-Line Package)
   • Axial Leaded Capacitors
   • Radial Leaded Capacitors
   • Transistors
5. SMT components and printed wiring boards:
   • Chips
   • LCC’s
   • MELF’s
   • SOIC’s
   • SOT-89’
   • STANTALUM Capacitors
   • PLCC’s (J LEAD)
   • Fine Pitch QFP’s
6. Overall Review
7. Written Examination (Multiple Choice)
8. Inspection Examination (Evaluation of a series of Photographs depicting Acceptable/Defective Conditions)