TÜV FS Engineer Certification Course Being able to demonstrate competency is now an IEC requirement:

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1 CC & technical support services TÜV FS Engineer Certification Course Being able to demonstrate competency is now an IEC requirement: CAPITALISE ON EXPERT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE BY PARTICIPATING IN A FOUR DAY TÜV FUNCTIONAL SAFETY CERTIFICATION COURSE The principles and concepts of the internationally agreed standards IEC Ed 2 and IEC for safety instrumented systems (SIS) Learning how to identify process and operational hazards and the principles of hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies Understanding what represents risk and how to assess safety, asset and environmental risks The concepts and differences between qualitative and quantitative risk assessment (QRA) methods and when and how to apply them Setting tolerable risk targets for safety, your asst and the environment and methods to achieve these targets How to set up, use and apply the most popular safety integrity level (SIL) risk assessment methods such as risk graphs, risk matrices and layers of protection analysis (LOPA) SIL determination for process hazards protection SIS and mitigation systems such as fire and gas The principles of fault tree analysis (FTA) and how to model protective systems using this technique The concept of reducing risks to as low as reasonably possible (ALARP) Learning how to design safety instrumented systems for protecting against process related hazards. Performing calculations such as probability of failure on demand (PFD), safe failure fractions and hardware fault tolerance TÜV Functional Safety Engineer Course Page 1 of 5

2 How to identify and calculate the impact of common cause failures (Beta factor) on the reliability of protective systems Requirements for field fitted equipment used in safety instrumented systems The importance of testing and maintaining protective systems and how to calculate the most optimal test and maintenance strategies Application software requirements specification for safety PLC s Application software architecture and development requirements Requirements for application software validation and testing Software and hardware integration and testing requirements Course Objectives Led by Clive Timms a globally recognised expert in functional safety, this TÜV FS Engineer certification course will equip participants with the knowledge for understanding and mastering the application, principles and requirements of IEC Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety systems and IEC Functional Safety: Safety Instrumented Systems for the Process Sector. Successful participants, who also have sufficient functional safety experience, will achieve the prestigious TÜV FS Engineer certification. The course will provide three days of classroom tuition and practical guidance, mixed with practical exercises based on real life examples. Day four consists of a four hour two-part proficiency examination with: Part 1 = 70 multiple choice questions Part 2 = 10 multiple part questions Day 1 Agenda Will cover process hazard analysis and associated risk management using the most popular and internationally adopted methods and tools. Such hazards can lead to loss of life, damage to their asset, loss of production and profitability, damage to the environment and company reputation. Participants will be introduced to the concepts of the main international standards that cover this area of risk assessment and risk reduction. EC and IEC background Hazards, Risk and ALARP principles Risk Reduction TÜV Functional Safety Engineer Course Page 2 of 5

3 Safety Instrumented System (SIS) and Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF) Types of SIF Integrity specification of a SIF Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) SIL Determination by (FTA) SIL Determination by risk graphs SIL Determination Exercises Layers Of Protection Analysis (LOPA) SIL determination using LOPA LOPA Exercise Case Studies with typical findings and issues Day 2 Agenda During the second day delegates will be taken through the requirements for a Safety Requirements Specification (SRS) and shown how to undertake appropriate cost effective designs for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF) and how optimal test and maintenance strategies for them can be achieved. Participants will be instructed in methods for calculating the probability of failure on demand (PFD), safe failure fraction and hardware fault tolerance. The concepts of failure modes, reliability and the influence of common cause failures will also be covered. Integrity Specification of a SIF SIS Safety Requirements Specification Selection of Components and Subsystems Proven in use Not Proven in Use Field Devices Failures and failure modes Failure and Reliability Demand Modes Probability of Failure on Demand (PFD) TÜV Functional Safety Engineer Course Page 3 of 5

4 PFD Exercises SIF Implementation (Low demand mode) Importance of Testing and Maintenance Fractional Dead Times Common cause failures and influence on reliability Safe Failure Fraction and Hardware Fault Tolerance SFF Exercises Partial Closure Testing Measurement Validation and Comparison Reliability Data Day 3 Agenda Day 3 will look at the application software requirements for safety instrumented systems (SIS) and the relationships between hardware and software architecture. This will include the development of application software specification, module testing requirements and integration with other SIS subsystems. This final day of tuition will also include techniques for undertaking more advanced SIL determination and methods for solving more complex safety instrumented functions. Software requirements Relationships between Hardware and Software Architecture Application Software Requirements Specification Application Software Validation Planning Requirements for Application Software Architecture Requirements for Support Tools, User Manuals and Application Language Requirements for Application Software Development Requirements for Application Module Testing Integration of Application Software with SIS Subsystems Requirements for Application Module Testing Integration of Application Software with SIS Subsystems FPL and LVL Software Modification procedures Application Software Verification TÜV Functional Safety Engineer Course Page 4 of 5

5 SIF Interaction with Other Technologies Multiple Functions Primary Functions Exercises Intermediate Trips Risk Graph Calibration SIL determination for Fire and Gas Further Lifecycle Considerations Methods for Solving Complex Functions Summary of 3-Day Training Day 4 Agenda A four (4) hour two part proficiency examination comprising: Part 1 = 70 multiple choice questions (1 mark each question); Part 2 = 10 multiple part questions (3 marks each question). The pass score criterion is 75%. Who Should Attend? Instrument Engineers, Process Engineers and Safety Engineers as well as Operating and Maintenance personnel who are involved in any of the lifecycle phases for safety instrumented systems from hazard and risk assessment, shut down system/fire and gas systems design to testing and maintenance. Participant eligibility requirements In accordance with the TÜV Functional Safety Program: A minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in the field of functional safety. University degree or equivalent engineering experience and responsibilities as certified by employer or engineering institution. Course Provider Clive Timms BSc., MPhil., CEng., MIET, FInstMC, TÜV FS Expert. Prices: From 1,995 GBP (Euro 2,250) per participant Contact: Clive Timms, Tel: +44 (0) , c.timms@ifb.co.uk Website: TÜV Functional Safety Engineer Course Page 5 of 5