Refresher training is a proven way to help maintain consistent quality. There are various reasons skills may fade over time. Lack of confidence and complacency may be part of the cause.

Refresher training will help maintain current skills and develop new skills. Candidates will be reminded of the quality standards the industry demands. The course will  give them the confidence and knowledge they need to meet these demands.

What benefits will i get from the refresher soldering course?

• Will help get the best of out people
• Will help maintain existing skills
• Will help develop new skills
• Will fully understand quality required
• Will learn new methods of working
• Will gain confidence
• Helps maintain consistent performance
• Will help to keep workforce focused

Indications that a refresher soldering course may be beneficial

• Poor and unreliable rework level
• Increased reject rate
• Products being damage by incorrect rework
• Apprehension to develop skills and undertake new tasks.

Periodic refresher training

Periodic refresher training can ensure consistent and maximum quality. It will also give people the opportunity for people to grow with your company and adapt to new technologies. ST Training can visit your company every 1-2 years and carry out training that has been designed to suit your needs.

What refresher soldering  courses are available?

We have a set refresher soldering course which is popular. The course has been built on feedback from the electronics industry. As with many of our courses segments of the course are interchangeable. Or contact us and we can build a course just for you. If preferred ST Training can also attend your premises and train your staff whilst they are carrying out their day to day tasks.

Refresher course itinerary 

• Fitting a range of surface mount components using correct alignment and orientation.  Utilizing pin to pin and drag soldering techniques.
• Understanding and detecting lifted legs on surface mount components.
• Removing shorts from surface mount components.
• Fitting a range of through hole plastic connectors. Understanding the need for quality and care.
• Forming lead tails on through hole components correctly.
• Correct use of flux and solder paste.
• Safe pin cropping
• Using hot air gun to remove various surface mount parts.
• Understanding the difference between a  good and bad solder joint.
• Use of correct soldering iron tip, solder and iron temperature.
• Desoldering various through hole components .

What do S.T Training provide?

S.T Training can provide tools, documentation, practice PCB`S and soldering irons if required. It may be beneficial for students to complete courses using the soldering tools they are required to use everyday. All candidates who complete the course can receive a certificate of attendance upon request. Certificates are usually sent within 14 days.

What do we need to carry out training?

S.T Training will require work bench space for all candidates and adequate electricity sockets.

Course duration:

The set refresher course usually lasts for one day. This will depend on your requirements.

Course running times:

Courses usually run from 830-430 9-5 or 10-6 . Course times are flexible. Weekend training is available contact us for further information.

Course cost:

1 to 2 people = £375.00 per person per day.
3 to 5 people = £350.00 per person per day.
6 people= £325.00 per person per day.

Course payment:

Payments should be paid 7 days before the course start date. If you are a company of less than 8 employees you may be entitled to our small business support payment options.

Cancellations:

ST Training also offer Beginners soldering course and a Intermediate soldering course.