European
Space Agency Training Centre (UK)
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth PO1 3DJ
Hampshire,
UK
United Kingdom
tel: +44 7941 961124
fax: +44 23 9284
2351
email: bill.strachan@port.ac.uk
url:
http://www.asta-technology.co.uk
The following ESA-accredited courses, to
ECSS standards, are provided in mission-critical skills:
E01
High-Reliability Hand Soldering
to ESA Specification
ECSS-Q-ST-70-08
Teaches the theories and practical skills associated with
solder joining techniques in accordance with ESA requirements.
E02
Inspector Training
to ESA Specification ECSS-Q-ST-70-08
Develops an
understanding of, and ability to interpret, specifications covering
high-reliability and high-quality electronic assemblies. Identifies the
stringent ESA Soldering Inspection requirements.
E03 Semi-Rigid RF
Cable Assembly
to ESA Specification ECSS-Q-ST-70-18
Teaches the
theories and practical skills associated with the preparation, formation,
pre-conditioning and solder assembly of semi-rigid RF cables.
E04
Repair and Modification of PCB and Solder Joints
to ESA Specification
ECSS-Q-ST-70-28
Provides the skills necessary to carry out rework and repair
of electronic equipment, PCB's and space circuit board
assemblies.
E05 High-Reliability Soldering for Surface Mount
Technology
to ESA Specification ECSS-Q-ST-70-38
Covers the Design and
Application requirements of this process, with a practical bias.
E06
High-Reliability Crimping and Wire Wrapping
to ESA Specification
ECSS-Q-ST-70-26 & 70-30
Teaches the theories and practical skills
associated with the Crimping and Wire Wrapping processes.
E00
Instructor-Examiner Training
to ESA Specification
ESA-STR-258
Provides the theories and practical skills necessary to fulfill
the task of ESA Instructor-Examiner.