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MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS

• Define FO Debris and FO Damage
• Differentiate between foreign object debris and FO damage
• Distinguish foreign object debris by category
• Identify FOD material composition & sources
• Identify resources available for FOD prevention and control

MODULE 2: FOD SENSITIVE AREAS

• Distinguish FOD areas and classify them by the degree of control and potential impact
• Differentiate area signage
• Become familiar with facility and environmental controls

MODULE 3: WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Identify work environment controls and practices employed to prevent FOD
• Identify and describe restricted personal items in FOD sensitive areas
• Distinguish and describe controls for tools, hardware and consumables used in a designated FOD area

MODULE 4: PROCEDURES

• Identify documentation that contains guidance for FOD prevention
• Identify the industry best practices for FOD prevention
• Identify the various elements of a FOD control plan
• Identify responsibilities of the FOD focal point
• Identify whether training, escorted access, or unescorted access are options for personnel entering a FOD control area
• Identify steps for containment and removal of FOD
• FOD for Electronics Manufacturing SYLLABUS
• Select from a list, examples that will require a FOD incident report

FINAL EXAM & CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Once you have completed all 4 modules, you can take the final exam. You will have 25 minutes to complete 20 multiple-choice and true or false questions. The passing score for this exam is 80%. Students may attempt the exam up to three (3) times. Please note that a third and final attempt is permitted after 24 hours of the second attempt. Participants who attain the minimum score of 80% can access and download their IPC Certificate of Completion.