Level 3 Award in Micro-Soldering & PCB Repair
The Level 3 Award in Micro-Soldering & PCB Repair offered by OXQUAL develops advanced practical competence in precision soldering, printed-circuit-board diagnostics, component replacement and electronic repair. The programme focuses on fault finding, BGA rework, trace repair,...
About this qualification
The Level 3 Award in Micro-Soldering & PCB Repair offered by OXQUAL develops advanced practical competence in precision soldering, printed-circuit-board diagnostics, component replacement and electronic repair. The programme focuses on fault finding, BGA rework, trace repair, ESD protection and repair-quality verification.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- PCB Construction Fundamentals
- Micro-Soldering Principles
- Soldering Stations and Microscopes
- Hot-Air Rework Equipment
- ESD Protection
- PCB Fault Diagnosis
- Short-Circuit Detection
- Open-Circuit Detection
- Trace Damage Identification
- IC Removal and Replacement
- Connector Replacement
- Micro-Component Replacement
- Micro-Jumper Wiring
- Pad and Trace Repair
- BGA Rework
- Reballing Techniques
- Thermal Management
- Power-Line Repair
- Data-Line Repair
- Continuity Testing
- Functional Testing
- Repair Documentation
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Mobile Phone Repair Technicians
- Electronics Repair Technicians
- IT Hardware Specialists
- Electronics Engineers
- Repair-Business Owners
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop precision micro-soldering competence.
- Improve PCB fault-diagnosis skills.
- Strengthen advanced component-replacement techniques.
- Develop BGA and reballing awareness.
- Improve ESD and repair-safety practices.
- Strengthen repair-quality verification and documentation.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, practical soldering assessment and project.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers, micro-soldering tasks and applied project work.
- Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 practical assessment and 1 project submission.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 4–5 days (28–32 hours total).
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