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Level 1: Plant Auditor

Learning Objectives

The Level 1 Plant Auditor Course will teach the fundamentals of ESD and train technicians to make the ESD Control Measurements required by ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340-5-1 ESD Program standards including:

• Worksurfaces
• Floors
• Chairs
• Mobile Equipment
• Garments
• Personnel Grounding (footwear, wrist straps etc…)
• Ionizers
• Gloves
• Hand Tools
• ESD Ground Verification
• Packaging

This course is 3 days of intensive study that includes the following subjects:

• Classroom Instruction

• ESD Basics for Auditors
• Device Failure Models and Mechanisms
• Equipment selection and use
• Detailed measurement practices
   

• Measurement Workshop

• Individual instructions on resistance and voltage measurement techniques
• Hands on practice using state-of-the-art auditing equipment
   

• Optional Certification Exam

• Candidate demonstrates proficiency in using equipment for required audit measurements
• Successful candidates are designated as SH&A Certified ESD Specialist^SM Level 1: Plant Auditor

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