ISO 26262 Automotive Functional Safety Training and Certification for Engineers (Level 1)

The training program introduces you to the processes necessary for your role in the safety life cycle (highly recommended for beginners). All course modules adopt a situation-based approach to the role of safety analyses and supporting processes and the resulting deliverables. Explanations of the necessary work products and appropriate treatment of the safety plan are naturally an integral part of all modules.

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

• have complete understanding and updated technical knowledge of the safety related system that the ISO 26262 standard accounts for
• have a clear understanding and practical experience of how safety-related systems must be operated and controlled to avoid errors

Overview

• Introduction to functional safety management
• Management of functional safety in development projects
• Management of functional safety after SOP
• Supporting processes for functional safety

Risk Analysis

• Hazard analysis with risk assessment (risk analysis / ASIL allocation)
• Derivation of a functional safety concept
• Derivation of the technical safety requirements and creation of the technical safety concept

Development & Assessment – Hardware

• Fundamentals of reliability consideration
• Quantitative and qualitative requirements for hardware design
• Introduction and performance of safety-oriented analysis of ISO 26262
• Rating of faults, calculation of fault metrics and reliability characteristics
• Assessment of data communications

Development and Assessment – Software

• General requirements for the software process: process models
• Selection of methods, techniques and measures required by the standard
• Practical planning of SW development depending on ASIL standards
• Special topics
  • Definition of safety measures/hardware diagnosis
  • Partitioning of software
  • Comparison between code-based and model-based development
  • Design of project documentation: achieving completeness and reviewability with minimal effort

Safety Analysis

• Role of safety analysis
• Comprehensive analysis of the safety lifecycle
• Introduction of commonly used analysis techniques and their strengths/weakness
• Amplification of the reliability consideration at the hardware level
• Interlinking of various safety analyses
• Application examples

• Research/Administration
  • R&D professionals
  • Product developers
  • System integrators
  • Automotive engineering managers

• Engineering
  • Embedded automotive electronic systems.
  • Software development
  • Hardware development

Professionals from the automotive domain can apply for this training program. Prior experience in handling automotive functional safety-related projects would be an added advantage.

Our training partners are experts in the industry, having hands-on experience in conducting live virtual/classroom training programs, in-depth knowledge of the standards and regulations that affect your business and applying these standards across various industry domains.

• Practical experience in functional safety
• Minimise risks by keeping your employees up to date with safety standards.
• Avoid product recalls, failures, and loss of reputation.
• Gain a competitive edge to develop the best solutions for you and your customer.

Examination Pattern

• Exam Type: Multiple choice (there can be several correct answers for each question)
• Exam Questions: 85
• Exam Time: 150 minutes
• Required number of points: 80-85 points
• Maximum number of points: 159-164
• Aids: Open Book
• Negative marking.
• Passing Criteria – 51%
• Designation: Functional Safety Engineer

1. What is the ISO 26262 standard?
ISO 26262 regulates functional safety in road vehicle electronic systems for human safety. Compliance with ISO 26262 is crucial for OEMs and automotive suppliers to ensure human safety and automotive development.

2. What does the ISO 26262 Functional Safety Standard aim to address?
ISO 26262 sets a framework for the safe development of road vehicle electronic systems, excluding mopeds. It defines risk measurement and categorisation, outlines the safety lifecycle, and ensures an acceptable level of safety is achieved. ISO 26262 sets an outline for measuring risk and determining risk classes known as ASIL standards (Automotive Safety Integrity Levels) and aims to reduce possible hazards in automotive systems.

3. Why is functional safety ISO 26262 so important?
Functional safety ISO 26262 training and certification program trains individuals in understanding safety-related systems in road vehicles. It leads to informed decision-making, avoiding risks, saving time and money, and ensuring employee and customer satisfaction.

4. How to obtain ISO 26262 Functional Safety Training?
TÜV SÜD South Asia offers ISO 26262 functional safety training for the automotive industry in India, including OEMs and suppliers. Our ISO 26262 functional safety training and certification programs are globally accredited and can be obtained by completing the course modules within the allotted time.

5. Why choose TÜV SÜD for ISO 26262 Functional Safety Training & Certification Program?
TÜV SÜD is an internationally recognized ISO 26262 testing body and a leading expert in functional safety. With a strong team and a proven track record, TÜV SÜD is recognized globally as a trusted partner in the automotive industry. Our trainers support organizations worldwide to improve functional safety and security, change management, technology, and development processes.

6. Who should attend the ISO 26262 Training & Personnel Certification Program?
The ISO 26262 functional safety training is suitable for professionals working or willing to make a career in the automotive industry who want to understand the functional safety-related electrical and electronic systems consisting of hardware and software components in automotive vehicles. This includes product developers, engineers, sales representatives, managers, marketing specialists, and anyone who wants to obtain TÜV SÜD functional safety certification in the ISO 26262 standard for the automotive industry.

7. What are the benefits of the ISO 26262 Training and Personnel Certification Program?
With the ISO 26262 training and certification program,

• Enhance your efficiency with training linking theory and practical experience in functional safety
• Minimise risks by keeping employees updated on standards and regulations
• Avoid product recalls, failures, and monetary losses
• Gain a competitive advantage by applying knowledge of the safety life cycle.
• Access to a simulation software tool, Ansys Medini

8. What is the objective of ISO 26262 Functional Safety Training?
Gaining an ISO 26262 Functional safety training and certification provides functional safety experts and their companies an upper hand in the industry. ISO 26262 training and certification benefits individuals and companies by

• Ensure that you meet the demands of the business through a complete understanding of the model-based methods to develop safety-related systems in compliance with ISO 26262 standards.
• Demonstrate your know-how of functional safety with a globally recognised ISO 26262 certification and become an integral part of the official TÜV SÜD functional safety expert community.
• Gain expertise to be a functional safety engineer, professional or expert in the automotive industry
• Build internal competencies to tackle functional safety projects effectively and efficiently and gain a competitive edge.

9. How do I retake/ reschedule/ cancel the training and examination?

• Re-exams must be taken within 30 days of the last attempt.
• Reschedule of training & exam must be done within 30 days from the last training date.
• Cancellations must be made in writing up to 7 days before the course.
• No refund will be given for cancellations made after this date, but substitutions may be made with the approval of the event organiser.
• If due to unforeseen reasons, a registered participant wishes to reschedule/postpone his/her attendance or examination to a future date, a written request for rescheduling should be sent before the start of the training program. It can be availed only once that to be completed within 30 days from the last date of training or the examination.
• If a participant fails to meet the above timeline, his/her participation will be treated as null and void. Training, examination, and certification will be cancelled and not applicable for a refund.

10. When can I get the certificate?
Certificates will be issued within 21 working days from the examination date.

11. When can I get the training material and invite?
One day before the training commencement.

12. How do I pay the fees for training and examination?
Through online mode.

13. Is there any refund policy for the paid fees?
Please refer to Cancellation and Refund Policy page.

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