Qualified soldering – with training for success!
The catchphrase “skills shortage” is like a red thread through German industry and handicrafts. Electronics production has been particularly affected, as only training as a micro-technologist teaches the necessary know-how. Filling this vacuum with well-founded knowledge about soldering is the objective of the AVLE.
The Soldering Technology Electronics Training Association (AVLE) is an amalgamation of the firms of Hannusch, Rafi, Zollner and Ersa. The objective of the AVLE is a nationwide standardised, close-to-practice and certified training of employees in the field of soldering technology. The contents of the coaching are tailor-made to match modern requirements in electronics production. The close relationship to practice of the AVLE partners guarantees continuous adaptation of the course contents to current technologies in the production of electronic components and appliances.
The coaching is done in professionally equipped and registered course locations and is given by specifically qualified trainers. If a customer fulfils the prerequisites, coaching on site is also possible. The attendees’ soldering performances are assessed on the basis of the IPC standard A-610. The coaching concept has a modular set-up, by which the training is divided into short blocks of two to three days. Modules 1–4 cover manual and repair soldering.
Modules, AVLE specialist for welding technology:
| Foundations, soldering and THT basic coaching | 3 days | ||||
| SMT basic coaching | 2 days | ||||
| SMT advanced coaching | 2 days | ||||
| Rework of complex components | 2 days |
All the modules follow up on one another, experienced employees can join in the course of time. As proof of the success of the coaching, all the attendees take a practical and theoretical examination at the end of the module. Successful module attendance is confirmed by an exam certification and an AVLE welding licence.
Advantages of the AVLE training:
- increase in quality and competitive benefits thanks to qualified staff
- higher dependability of manual soldering processes
- reduction of costs by effective, safe working
We are particularly proud of the cooperation with the Electronic Design Specialist Association (FED) in Berlin, which has decided on the AVLE coaching programme and is offering it successfully. Currently, AVLE is working on the integration of further modules covering the range of wave and selective soldering as well as soldering paste printing and reflow soldering.
More information on AVLE and all course contents online under http://training.ersa.de (only in german) or in direct dialogue with Ersa