IEC 61511 Functional Safety for the Process Industry - Safety Instrumented Systems - Certification Program
The objective of this certification program is to train the attendees in the fundamental principles of functional safety as it relates to safety-instrumented systems and to get their competency in the functional safety standards, certified by TÜV SÜD.
Who Should Attend?
- Functional Safety Manager
- System Engineers
- Project Managers
- Quality Managers
- Test Engineers
- Software and hardware developers
- Everyone who is mainly involved in the development, production and implementation of programmable electronic safety systems and other suitable systems and subsystems in the field of process safety.
Course Agenda
- Layers of protection, Safety Integrity Level - SIL
- Failures, Lifecycle Concept, Hazard and Risk Analysis
- SIL Determination, HAZOP, FMEDA, FTA, LOPA
- Define Safety Function, Develop Safety Requirement Specification
- Example on RBD, SIL calculations, calculation examples
- Using the safety instrumented systems, SIF design
- SIF Verification Example, redundancy for sensors
- Techniques to avoid systematic failures
- Cybersecurity, BMS, developing the SRS for BMS
- Using IEC 61511 concepts for BMS design
- Fire and gas, Multiple safety systems
- Proof Testing, Certification, proven use and data
Course Description
Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) is one of the most important layers of protection against accidents in a process industry. The design and implementation of such systems meet good engineering practices and avoid failures in the process industry like chemicals, refineries, petrochemicals, power etc. IEC 61511 covers the application of electrical, electronic, and programmable electronic equipment.
Benefits
In this training, you'll learn,
- FSM compliance audits and certifications can be obtained for all stakeholders involved in the implementation (e.g. plant owners, technical consultants, system integrators and product manufacturers/developers) of the functional safety project and the entire audit and certification process.
- Compliance with IEC 61511 FSM requirements ensure minimization of systematic errors.
- The project is delivered in accordance with international standards IEC 61511 and IEC 61508 regarding safety objectives.
Methodology
The more complex the technology, the more functional safety experts are needed. Our Functional Safety for the Process Industry Certification Program (FSCP) offers you as an employee the best opportunity to certify your functional safety competence according to IEC61511. As a company, you have proof that you can deploy your employees who have passed the exam in the appropriate positions in the security lifecycle.
This certification program consists of an instructor-led in a virtual classroom 3-day training and a proctored examination on the 4th day (3 hrs).
3 training days + 3 h examination Level 1, 2, or 3
Instructor-led training in a virtual classroom means the course is Live Online. Participants will learn through online teaching. Lectures, case studies, group exercises, discussions, problem solving, examples with explanation, assignments and/or quizzes happen in the virtual classroom training. Participants need to connect to the class from any internet accessible location. Each module is delivered live using webinar technology, creating a virtual classroom learning environment. Live sessions provide you with direct access to the trainer so you can ask questions, understand complex concepts and share ideas with peers. Webcam and microphone are REQUIRED to interact with the instructor and/or other participants.
The training program culminates in an online proctored exam in which you will need your webcam on.
The course content and structure are designed by the domain experts from TÜV SÜD. With immense experience and knowledge in the relevant standards, our team of product specialists and technical experts at TÜV SÜD, developed the course content based on current business landscape and market requirements.
Learning Assessments
Participants that attend the training will receive a TÜV SÜD Certificate of Attendance. And after successful completion of the examination a TÜV SÜD FSCP Certificate: “Process IEC 61511 Functional Safety Engineer” or other levels as stated in the program if prerequisites are met prior to enrollment.
Prerequisites
There are no admission requirements for participation in this training. Recommended is Basic IEC 61508 modules 1-3 if this is your first contact with functional safety development.
Prerequisites for Level 1: "Functional Safety Engineer" certificate from the TÜV SÜD Academy
- Project experience does not need to be proven
- Take part in the relevant TÜV SÜD training modules
- Total cost of certification program is $3,000
For participants to attain a higher-level certification, they must demonstrate the following prerequisites prior to enrollment:
Prerequisites for Level 2: "Functional Safety Professional" certificate from the TÜV SÜD Academy
- 6 years of industry experience in functional safety technology
- Proof of participation in 2 projects in functional safety
- The following training certificates will be credited and accounted for:
- Bachelor's degree = as 2 years experience
- Master's degree = as 3 years experience
- Ph.D. degree = as 4 years experience
- Take part in the relevant TÜV SÜD training modules.
- Pay an extra cost of $200 (Total cost of certification program is $3,200)
Prerequisites for Level 3: "Functional Safety Expert" certificate from the TÜV SÜD Academy
- 10 years of industry experience in functional safety technology •Proof of a responsible position in 2 functional safety projects
- The following training certificates will be credited to...
- The following training certificates will be credited and accounted for:
- Bachelor's degree = as 2 years experience
- Master's degree = as 3 years experience
- Ph.D. degree = as 4 years experience
- Take part in the relevant TÜV SÜD training modules.
- Pay an extra cost of $400 (Total cost of certification program is $3,400)
Note:
- If you do not achieve the required score for Level 2 or Level 3 in the multiple-choice test exams, you have the option of receiving the Level 1 certificate when you reach the required level 1 score.