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22 SMT007 MAGAZINE I JULY 2024 that return. ere was only one specifically that was having candidates hand solder. I want to see hands-on. We have a customer nearby working on some military contracts. Make no mistake, though, that type of employee doing flying lead or wire harness is a very different type of employee than what we're looking for. Matties: But if that core fundamental IPC course would introduce them to this technology, then when they walk into your facility, they'll take the course on solder, circuits, components, the definition glossaries, etc. Hoyt: e courses we've put together at IPC are great for vetting new hires. Companies use this baseline course. It's a fundamentals course to measure whether an individual is cut out for the job, as well as for the employer and the employee to see whether they even want to continue. So, there are other uses for these training courses for the employee and the employer. ere might be a module specifically on ESD, for example. You want to make sure you get them trained in ESD and safety. Maybe even component identification: is is what a resistor does, what polarity is, and why it matters. We use educational best practices when we deliver these courses. e courses are engaging, the activities are fun, and we also use some gamification. We're trying to move away from simply preparing for an exam and include the knowledge you need to get to that point of certification. Students can start to feel capable, and the employer also feels comfortable knowing they can do the job. Onboarding courses can be completed in eight hours, depending on how many modules you take.