Course description Essential programming This course is aimed at Advanced machine operators and SMT process technicians. Some prior knowledge of the PCB assembly process, such as component types, the use of fiducials, etc., will be useful, but not a pre-requisite. Normally held at a Europlacer training facility. Over 3 days the course will introduce the concepts of data preparation from various sources. Standard orientations, package profiles etc. The instruction will start with sample data provided by the trainer, and by the end of the 3 days, generating a ready to run job for one of your own production jobs.