Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for your interest in ETECH Training.
We are delighted to provide you with all the necessary information you need to make an informed decision about your training needs.
We understand that choosing the right training course can be a daunting task, which is why we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help guide you through the process.
Our FAQ section covers a wide range of topics such as course content, fees, registration, cancellation policies and more.
We believe that transparency is key when it comes to training, which is why our FAQ section is regularly updated to provide you with accurate and up-to-date information.
We hope that you find our FAQ section helpful, and please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any further questions.
IPC used to stand for the Institute of Printed Circuits, then it became the symbol for The Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits. It now is no longer an acronym for anything; IPC is simply the name of the company.
The business support team will assist. Please contact ETECH’s business support team.
ETECH understands the difficulties that can go along with selecting the training that a student may need.
For more assistance with selecting the best class for you, please feel free to contact our business support team at +31 (0)45 711 23 90 to help you.
A student can attend any of our Authorized IPC Training center, located in Heerlen or in Eindhoven (Netherlands), Manchester (United Kingdom), Manaus and Sao Paulo (Brazil) or Ankara (Turkey). ETECH also conducts onsite Training upon request all over the world.
Travel expenses will be arranged by the customer. ETECH can assist in providing a list of hotel recommendations, directions and general information upon request. Please contact us at +31 (0)45 7112390 or email your request to business.support@etech.training
While many of our clients are companies, we offer numerous training programs and certifications to individuals like yourself who are looking to advance their skills.
Open enrollment & Locations
Open enrollment is ideal for small groups & individuals.
We provide courses with Open enrollment on fixed dates at our locations.
Employees of different companies are present during this classroom training. This allows you to participate from 1 person, but you still benefit from an attractive group rate. Fully catered, including an extensive lunch.
If you have 4 or more attendees or you would like to host an open enrollment class in your area/country, please contact ETECH-training or call us at +31 45 711 23 90.
In-company or In-house training
If you have 4 or more attendees, you may be consider a In-company or In-house training.
All IPC courses & all trainings can be provided on site on an in-company (in-house) basis.
With this course form, the course for your organization is provided on the location of your choice. An in-company course offers you many advantages:
– The course content is flexible and can be customized for your organization.
– Course starting and ending times can be flexible.
– You save on travel time and travel expenses for the participants in the location.
– You determine the optimal size of the group(s) with us.
– An in-company course can start quite fast.
No problem! We also offer customized training. Do you want more information?
For more assistance, please feel free to contact our business support team at business.support@etech.training or +31 (0)45 711 23 90 to help you.
Yes, every training location offers excellent parking options. Free parking is available at most training centers.
Yes, it is possible to reschedule the course, 14 days prior to the start date of the class without any extra costs. Substitute attendees are accepted. Rescheduling will be considered and redeemable for six months. A cancellation or rescheduling notice must be sent by mail, or e-mail two weeks prior to class. Courses that are cancelled will be subject to the following cancellation fees:
- Any Prepaid Registrations – 15%
- Til two weeks prior to the start of the Course – 25%
- Til one week prior to the start of the Course – 50%
- Less then one week before the start of the Course – 75%
- Day Course starts – 100%
A class registration that’s rescheduled more than once is subject to a € 150,– administrative processing fee and/or follow the cancellation policy.
Yes, you can cancel your course. Courses that are cancelled will be subject to the following cancellation fees:
- Any Prepaid Registrations – 15%
- Til two weeks prior to the start of the Course – 25%
- Til one week prior to the start of the Course – 50%
- Less then one week before the start of the Course – 75%
- Day Course starts – 100%
Cancellation on the training day and or a No Show on the registered class date the customer is responsible for 100% of the enrollment tuition fee. Tuition fees will not be pro-rated for a refund.
Once a contract has been established, barring a natural disaster outside our control (Act of Nature), or other unforeseen extreme circumstances, we won’t cancel your class. We keep our promises. So we need only one participant to continue the class.
Almost all courses are customized and there are too many factors that play a role in setting a price.
For example, the price of a training depends on:
- The number of participants
The more participants, the lower the price per participant - Training location
Is the training provided on your premisses or at our training center in Heerlen? - Customized training program
How many and which subjects do you like to be covered during the training? - Duration of the course
Is the training a certification or recertification?
Or do you like to add an extra day?
Please contact our business support at business.support@etech.training or +31 (0)45 7112390 to request a quotation for your training or fill out our quote request form.
IPC certification is a credential provided by IPC to individuals in the electronics industry, which is administered by licensed IPC training centers. The certification confirms a person’s knowledge of IPC standards and the ability to apply this knowledge to everyday manufacturing principals of printed circuit board applications.
The student is not required to have soldering experience/ knowledge to receive a certification, however, we do recommend that the students have soldering experience for our hands-on courses (J-STD-001, IPC 7711-7721).
A student can choose specific modules, however, each certification has prerequisite modules that must be completed. Please contact our business support team for more information on how you can customize the class that will be attended.
All IPC certifications are valid for 2 years.
Your certification’s expiration date is printed on your certificate and ultimately it is your responsibility to keep your certification current. As long as ETECH has your current e-mail, we will send a reminder notice with dates and locations for re-certification classes. Visit our website at etech.training for the latest schedule to be sure you register in advance.
All students can recertify within 6 months before their expiration date in order to keep the same expiration month plus 2 years.
No. There are no longer any grace periods allowed. Re-certifications must be completed prior to the certification expiration date.
The IPC Policy and Procedures document can be found on the IPC website or by selecting IPC Policy and Procedures.
Yes, you are free to decide where you will obtain your recertification. However, you must always provide a valid certificate before you participate in the recertification.
Of course you can get in touch with the trainer via ETECH. You can email us at trainers@etech.training
IPC used to stand for the Institute of Printed Circuits, then it became the symbol for The Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits. It now is no longer an acronym for anything; IPC is simply the name of the company.
The business support team will assist. Please contact ETECH’s business support team.
ETECH understands the difficulties that can go along with selecting the training that a student may need.
For more assistance with selecting the best class for you, please feel free to contact our business support team at +31 (0)45 711 23 90 to help you.
A student can attend any of our Authorized IPC Training center, located in Heerlen or in Eindhoven (Netherlands), Manchester (United Kingdom), Manaus and Sao Paulo (Brazil) or Ankara (Turkey). ETECH also conducts onsite Training upon request all over the world.
Travel expenses will be arranged by the customer. ETECH can assist in providing a list of hotel recommendations, directions and general information upon request. Please contact us at +31 (0)45 7112390 or email your request to business.support@etech.training
While many of our clients are companies, we offer numerous training programs and certifications to individuals like yourself who are looking to advance their skills.
Open enrollment & Locations
Open enrollment is ideal for small groups & individuals.
We provide courses with Open enrollment on fixed dates at our locations.
Employees of different companies are present during this classroom training. This allows you to participate from 1 person, but you still benefit from an attractive group rate. Fully catered, including an extensive lunch.
If you have 4 or more attendees or you would like to host an open enrollment class in your area/country, please contact ETECH-training or call us at +31 45 711 23 90.
In-company or In-house training
If you have 4 or more attendees, you may be consider a In-company or In-house training.
All IPC courses & all trainings can be provided on site on an in-company (in-house) basis.
With this course form, the course for your organization is provided on the location of your choice. An in-company course offers you many advantages:
– The course content is flexible and can be customized for your organization.
– Course starting and ending times can be flexible.
– You save on travel time and travel expenses for the participants in the location.
– You determine the optimal size of the group(s) with us.
– An in-company course can start quite fast.
No problem! We also offer customized training. Do you want more information?
For more assistance, please feel free to contact our business support team at business.support@etech.training or +31 (0)45 711 23 90 to help you.
Yes, every training location offers excellent parking options. Free parking is available at most training centers.
Yes, it is possible to reschedule the course, 14 days prior to the start date of the class without any extra costs. Substitute attendees are accepted. Rescheduling will be considered and redeemable for six months. A cancellation or rescheduling notice must be sent by mail, or e-mail two weeks prior to class. Courses that are cancelled will be subject to the following cancellation fees:
- Any Prepaid Registrations – 15%
- Til two weeks prior to the start of the Course – 25%
- Til one week prior to the start of the Course – 50%
- Less then one week before the start of the Course – 75%
- Day Course starts – 100%
A class registration that’s rescheduled more than once is subject to a € 150,– administrative processing fee and/or follow the cancellation policy.
Yes, you can cancel your course. Courses that are cancelled will be subject to the following cancellation fees:
- Any Prepaid Registrations – 15%
- Til two weeks prior to the start of the Course – 25%
- Til one week prior to the start of the Course – 50%
- Less then one week before the start of the Course – 75%
- Day Course starts – 100%
Cancellation on the training day and or a No Show on the registered class date the customer is responsible for 100% of the enrollment tuition fee. Tuition fees will not be pro-rated for a refund.
Once a contract has been established, barring a natural disaster outside our control (Act of Nature), or other unforeseen extreme circumstances, we won’t cancel your class. We keep our promises. So we need only one participant to continue the class.
Almost all courses are customized and there are too many factors that play a role in setting a price.
For example, the price of a training depends on:
- The number of participants
The more participants, the lower the price per participant - Training location
Is the training provided on your premisses or at our training center in Heerlen? - Customized training program
How many and which subjects do you like to be covered during the training? - Duration of the course
Is the training a certification or recertification?
Or do you like to add an extra day?
Please contact our business support at business.support@etech.training or +31 (0)45 7112390 to request a quotation for your training or fill out our quote request form.
IPC certification is a credential provided by IPC to individuals in the electronics industry, which is administered by licensed IPC training centers. The certification confirms a person’s knowledge of IPC standards and the ability to apply this knowledge to everyday manufacturing principals of printed circuit board applications.
The student is not required to have soldering experience/ knowledge to receive a certification, however, we do recommend that the students have soldering experience for our hands-on courses (J-STD-001, IPC 7711-7721).
A student can choose specific modules, however, each certification has prerequisite modules that must be completed. Please contact our business support team for more information on how you can customize the class that will be attended.
All IPC certifications are valid for 2 years.
Your certification’s expiration date is printed on your certificate and ultimately it is your responsibility to keep your certification current. As long as ETECH has your current e-mail, we will send a reminder notice with dates and locations for re-certification classes. Visit our website at etech.training for the latest schedule to be sure you register in advance.
All students can recertify within 6 months before their expiration date in order to keep the same expiration month plus 2 years.
No. There are no longer any grace periods allowed. Re-certifications must be completed prior to the certification expiration date.
The IPC Policy and Procedures document can be found on the IPC website or by selecting IPC Policy and Procedures.
Yes, you are free to decide where you will obtain your recertification. However, you must always provide a valid certificate before you participate in the recertification.
Of course you can get in touch with the trainer via ETECH. You can email us at trainers@etech.training