I have a question and can’t find an answer on this website, what should I do?
In this case you should contact PIEK International Education Centre (I.E.C.) by telephone +31455703333 or via Email support@piektraining.com.
I have lost my certificate. Can I obtain a copy from PIEK or IPC?
Each certificate has its unique serial ID number and is granted on an individual basis. In the case of a loss please contact PIEK for possibilities of receiving a substitute certificate. If you obtained your certification after August 2018, you [...]
How long is an IPC certificate valid?
An IPC certificate is valid for 2 years from the day the training has been satisfactorily completed. It is valid through the last day of the month. Example: you successfully completed the exam on September 9th 2018, your certificate will [...]
What is the difference between an IPC CIS, CSE and a CIT certificate?
IPC-A-610 CIS (Certified IPC Specialist) This CIS variant is intended for operators IPC-A-610 CIT (Certified IPC Trainer) This CIT variant is intended for anyone who wants to train operators to CIS themselves IPC-A-610 CSE (Certified Standards Expert) This CSE variant [...]
Should I get re-certified exactly at the day my current certificate expires?
All IPC certificates remain valid until the last day of the month. Re-certification can be accomplished in a 6 month window before the existing certification expiration date, without any consequences for the expiration date cycle.
My CIS certificate will expire soon. I will not be able to attend a re-certification training before the expiration date. Is there a solution?
You have 6 months before the end of your certification to take part in a recertification. If your certificate has expired, you will need to follow a certification.
My IPC Certificate has expired. Can I still get re-certified?
If your certificate is expired, you can’t get re-certified. In this case you will need to attend a certification class.
A customer has stated that his employees must be certified according to the IPC J-STD-001. I have been contacted by an organization that told me they can conduct a training in accordance with this standard. Since I am not familiar with this organization I am not sure if I should do any business with them?
Only IPC authorized certification centers and/or currently certified IPC trainers may certify people for a certain certification program. In case of doubt you could get a confirmation on the validity of this organization from IPC or ask the concerned organization [...]
My CIT certificate will expire soon. I will not be able to attend a recertification training before the expiration date. Is there a solution?
You have 6 months before the end of your certification to take part in a recertification. If your certificate has expired, you will need to follow a certification.
I have a valid IPC-A-600H CIT certificate. Am I nevertheless allowed to conduct an IPC-A-600J CIS certification training?
Yes, as long as an IPC-A-600H CIT certificate is valid you are allowed to conduct CIS certification trainings. Actually the certificates do not state the Revision to which a training has been conducted. Of course you have to prepare yourself [...]
