Become an ESD coordinator
The ESD coordinator training course teaches all the essential basics of ESD protection in electronics production in accordance with the ESD standard IEC / DIN EN 61340-5-1. Previous knowledge of ESD basics is an advantage, but not required. Participants learn about the most important ESD standards, physical properties of electrostatics, ESD protection measures and labelling in an ESD protection zone (EPA) and acquire a sound knowledge of ESD protection. In addition, participants will gain extensive expertise in standardised measurements, types of measuring equipment and standards as well as their practical application in practice.
ESD coordinator training at Weidinger
Objectives:
ESD manager responsible for defining ESD protection measures in the company
Target group:
Our ESD coordinator training is aimed at those responsible for ESD protection, quality managers, ESD helpers, department heads, production managers, skilled workers, technicians, engineers and developers
Lecturers:
Dirk Schwenner (ESD Specialist & Trainer, ESD Coordinator (IEC 61340), ESD Technician (TR53))
Marco Petrick (ESD Specialist & Trainer, ESD Coordinator (IEC 61340))
Venue Gernlinden
Training centre Weidinger GmbH
Hertha-Sponer-Str. 1a
82216 Gernlinden
Venue Lohmar
DS SafetyWear GmbH training centre
Im Rohnweiher 14
53797 Lohmar
Number of participants
approx. 6 participants
Basic knowledge
Previous knowledge of ESD basics is an advantage but not required
Time required
2 training days of 6 hours plus breaks
Included services
Brochure "ESD Guide", training documents as PDF, certificate, drinks and refreshments
Completion
Examination, certificate according to IEC / DIN EN 61340-5-1
Course fees
1.880 € plus VAT.
Dates 2025 | Gernlinden
Dirk Schwenner, Gernlinden
German
15.10 - 16.10.2025, 9.00 - 16.00 hrs
Booking no: WL84075
Dates 2025 | Lohmar
Marco Petrick, Lohmar
German
10.09 - 11.09.2025, 9.00 - 16.00 hrs
Booking no: WL84073
English
17.09 - 18.09.2025, 9.00 - 16.00 hrs
Booking no: WL84079
Contents of the ESD Coordinator training
1. Training day
- What is an electrostatic charge?
- How does ESD occur?
- The EPA and labelling of an ESD protection zone
- ESD packaging
- ESD clothing
- Changes to the new 07/2017 standard
- Earthing of surfaces and soldering technology
- Training plan
- ESD and soldering technology
- ESD control programme
- Final theory test
2. Training day
- Standardised measurements
- Theoretical structure and relevant standard
- ESD measuring devices - which measuring device for which application?
Practical part:
- Resistance measurement
- Charging and electric field
- Walk test (walking test)
- Measurement and testing of an ioniser
- Creation of a measurement protocol
- Conclusion: Carrying out an independent measurement task
The general terms and conditions of the Weidinger company apply. Cancellation fees: Up to two weeks before the event 20%, thereafter 100% of the invoice amount is due. However, the registration can be transferred. The organiser reserves the right to change the programme at short notice and to cancel for unforeseeable reasons.