TÜV Rheinland
Functional Safety

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Experienced Trainers


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Quality Course Material


Quality Course Material


Course Description

This training focuses on functional safety aspects for process, oil & gas, petro-chemical and chemical industries according to IEC 61508 / IEC 61511. This includes the complete safety lifecycle in the context of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) projects. These courses comprise 3 days of classroom tuition and practical guidance, for understanding and mastering the application, principles and requirements of Edition 2 IEC 61508 & Edition 2 of IEC 61511 for SIS. Practical exercises will be performed throughout the course based on real life examples. There is a 4-hour competency examination on the last day.

Target Audience

Instrument Engineer, Process Engineers, Process Safety Engineers and Safety Engineers as well as senior Operating and Maintenance personnel who are involved in any of the safety lifecycle phases for safety instrumented systems from hazard and risk analysis through design of shutdown systems/fire and gas systems to installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance.

Eligibility Requirements

In accordance with the TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Training Program: A minimum of 3 years experience in the field of Functional Safety University degree or equivalent engineering experience and responsibilities certified by employer or engineering institution (via letter).

Certificate

Participants, who fulfil the requirements, attend the complete training and successfully pass the exam will get the FS Engineer (TÜV Rheinland) certificate with an individual ID number. Holders of this certificate will be listed at the TÜV Rheinland website www.tuvasi.com at the ‘List of FS Engineers’.

Benefits of Selecting Melios & EFSTAS for Your Training

⦿ TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Senior Expert

⦿ Course delegates reflect the broad range of industries served.

⦿ International experience demonstrating the broad appeal of clear, practical and relevant training provided by EFSTAS Ltd

⦿ Over thirty years experience in the process industries including Oil & Gas; Agrochemical, Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Medical; Power & Utilities; EPCs and System Supplier Industries.

⦿ Ongoing involvement in practical issues facing clients through consultancy work with ProSalus Ltd – experience is relevant and current and reflects the challenges experienced by delegates

⦿ High first time pass rate of over 95% In the unlikely event that an eligible delegate is unable to pass first time, we offer personal feedback and the ability to attend any open course free of charge. Re-sitting the exam has a minimum 6 month wait period as determined by TÜV Rheinland.

Course Tutor

Colin Easton

Colin has an international reputation for the provision of process and functional safety consultancy and training services. He is regularly asked to present at conferences and seminars around the world including delivering papers in China, Canada, Europe, UK and the USA. Colin sits on a variety of industry bodies and has first hand insight into the issues under consideration. He founded ProSalus Ltd, an independent functional safety consultancy in 1999 to provide IEC 61508/61511 related process and functional safety consultancy and training services mainly to the process industry sector to assist clients to meet their legislative, regulatory, environment and safety obligations.

Colin Easton

Colin has an international reputation for the provision of process and functional safety consultancy and training services. He is regularly asked to present at conferences and seminars around the world including delivering papers in China, Canada, Europe, UK and the USA. Colin sits on a variety of industry bodies and has first hand insight into the issues under consideration. He founded ProSalus Ltd, an independent functional safety consultancy in 1999 to provide IEC 61508/61511 related process and functional safety consultancy and training services mainly to the process industry sector to assist clients to meet their legislative, regulatory, environment and safety obligations.

Colin Easton

Colin has an international reputation for the provision of process and functional safety consultancy and training services. He is regularly asked to present at conferences and seminars around the world including delivering papers in China, Canada, Europe, UK and the USA. Colin sits on a variety of industry bodies and has first hand insight into the issues under consideration. He founded ProSalus Ltd, an independent functional safety consultancy in 1999 to provide IEC 61508/61511 related process and functional safety consultancy and training services mainly to the process industry sector to assist clients to meet their legislative, regulatory, environment and safety obligations.

Course Syllabus

1

Part 1

Will provide an introduction to the functional safety standards, the underpinning legislation and the concept of the functional safety lifecycle.  Phases 1, 2, 3, 10 and 11 – process hazard analysis, risk assessment, allocation of safety functions and functional safety and competency management will be discussed in depth and participants will be introduced to the concepts of the international standards that cover this area of risk assessment and risk reduction.Will provide an introduction to the functional safety standards, the underpinning legislation and the concept of the functional safety lifecycle.  Phases 1, 2, 3, 10 and 11 – process hazard analysis, risk assessment, allocation of safety functions and functional safety and competency management will be discussed in depth and participants will be introduced to the concepts of the international standards that cover this area of risk assessment and risk reduction.The topics covered are:
The topics covered are:

  • IEC 61508 and IEC 61511  background

  • Functional Safety Management and  the application of the FS lifecycle

  • Competency Management and  Assessment

  • Hazards, Risk and ALARP principles

  • Security Risk Assessment  requirements

  • Risk Reduction

  • SIL Determination by Risk Model

  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

  • SIL Determination using Fault Tree  Analysis

  • Quantified Risk Assessment

  • Risk Matrix Exercise

  • Discussion of Case Studies with  typical findings and issues

  • Exam Preparation exercises

2

Part 2

3

Part 3

4

Exam

1

Part 1

Will provide an introduction to the functional safety standards, the underpinning legislation and the concept of the functional safety lifecycle.  Phases 1, 2, 3, 10 and 11 – process hazard analysis, risk assessment, allocation of safety functions and functional safety and competency management will be discussed in depth and participants will be introduced to the concepts of the international standards that cover this area of risk assessment and risk reduction.Will provide an introduction to the functional safety standards, the underpinning legislation and the concept of the functional safety lifecycle.  Phases 1, 2, 3, 10 and 11 – process hazard analysis, risk assessment, allocation of safety functions and functional safety and competency management will be discussed in depth and participants will be introduced to the concepts of the international standards that cover this area of risk assessment and risk reduction.The topics covered are:
The topics covered are:

  • IEC 61508 and IEC 61511  background

  • Functional Safety Management and  the application of the FS lifecycle

  • Competency Management and  Assessment

  • Hazards, Risk and ALARP principles

  • Security Risk Assessment  requirements

  • Risk Reduction

  • SIL Determination by Risk Model

  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

  • SIL Determination using Fault Tree  Analysis

  • Quantified Risk Assessment

  • Risk Matrix Exercise

  • Discussion of Case Studies with  typical findings and issues

  • Exam Preparation exercises

2

Part 2

3

Part 3

4

Exam

1

Part 1

Will provide an introduction to the functional safety standards, the underpinning legislation and the concept of the functional safety lifecycle.  Phases 1, 2, 3, 10 and 11 – process hazard analysis, risk assessment, allocation of safety functions and functional safety and competency management will be discussed in depth and participants will be introduced to the concepts of the international standards that cover this area of risk assessment and risk reduction.Will provide an introduction to the functional safety standards, the underpinning legislation and the concept of the functional safety lifecycle.  Phases 1, 2, 3, 10 and 11 – process hazard analysis, risk assessment, allocation of safety functions and functional safety and competency management will be discussed in depth and participants will be introduced to the concepts of the international standards that cover this area of risk assessment and risk reduction.The topics covered are:
The topics covered are:

  • IEC 61508 and IEC 61511  background

  • Functional Safety Management and  the application of the FS lifecycle

  • Competency Management and  Assessment

  • Hazards, Risk and ALARP principles

  • Security Risk Assessment  requirements

  • Risk Reduction

  • SIL Determination by Risk Model

  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

  • SIL Determination using Fault Tree  Analysis

  • Quantified Risk Assessment

  • Risk Matrix Exercise

  • Discussion of Case Studies with  typical findings and issues

  • Exam Preparation exercises

2

Part 2

3

Part 3

4

Exam

1

Part 1

Will provide an introduction to the functional safety standards, the underpinning legislation and the concept of the functional safety lifecycle.  Phases 1, 2, 3, 10 and 11 – process hazard analysis, risk assessment, allocation of safety functions and functional safety and competency management will be discussed in depth and participants will be introduced to the concepts of the international standards that cover this area of risk assessment and risk reduction.Will provide an introduction to the functional safety standards, the underpinning legislation and the concept of the functional safety lifecycle.  Phases 1, 2, 3, 10 and 11 – process hazard analysis, risk assessment, allocation of safety functions and functional safety and competency management will be discussed in depth and participants will be introduced to the concepts of the international standards that cover this area of risk assessment and risk reduction.The topics covered are:
The topics covered are:

  • IEC 61508 and IEC 61511  background

  • Functional Safety Management and  the application of the FS lifecycle

  • Competency Management and  Assessment

  • Hazards, Risk and ALARP principles

  • Security Risk Assessment  requirements

  • Risk Reduction

  • SIL Determination by Risk Model

  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

  • SIL Determination using Fault Tree  Analysis

  • Quantified Risk Assessment

  • Risk Matrix Exercise

  • Discussion of Case Studies with  typical findings and issues

  • Exam Preparation exercises

2

Part 2

3

Part 3

4

Exam

Technical & Process Risk Management

Services offered covers all aspects of Technical and Process Safety including HAZID, HAZOP, PHA, LOPA, FERA, QRA etc., from Concept & FEED stage of the project all the way to Decommissioning and Abandonment.

Enterprise Risk Management

Our approach, which is consistent with the principles of COSO ERM and ISO 31000 Standards, helps organizations’ unearth hidden risks, understand exposures, assess and effectively manage significant risks.

Asset Integrity Management and Assurance

We assist clients in taking a proactive approach to design integrity assurance on projects and operational integrity assurance on operating installations.

Risk Communication and Operationalization

Melios creates tailored HD animation videos designed to promote awareness and understanding of major risks among the industry workforce and senior management.

Training

We provide internationally qualified and experienced trainers across all our course packages and our training content is accredited by the most recognized and reputable professional bodies in the world.

Software Products and Solutions

Melios develops inhouse software programs and partners with established software development organizations to enhance delivery of risk management solutions.

Technical & Process Risk Management

Services offered covers all aspects of Technical and Process Safety including HAZID, HAZOP, PHA, LOPA, FERA, QRA etc., from Concept & FEED stage of the project all the way to Decommissioning and Abandonment.

Technical & Process Risk Management

Services offered covers all aspects of Technical and Process Safety including HAZID, HAZOP, PHA, LOPA, FERA, QRA etc., from Concept & FEED stage of the project all the way to Decommissioning and Abandonment.

Enterprise Risk Management

Our approach, which is consistent with the principles of COSO ERM and ISO 31000 Standards, helps organizations’ unearth hidden risks, understand exposures, assess and effectively manage significant risks.

Enterprise Risk Management

Our approach, which is consistent with the principles of COSO ERM and ISO 31000 Standards, helps organizations’ unearth hidden risks, understand exposures, assess and effectively manage significant risks.

Asset Integrity Management and Assurance

We assist clients in taking a proactive approach to design integrity assurance on projects and operational integrity assurance on operating installations.

Asset Integrity Management and Assurance

We assist clients in taking a proactive approach to design integrity assurance on projects and operational integrity assurance on operating installations.

Risk Communication and Operationalization

Melios creates tailored HD animation videos designed to promote awareness and understanding of major risks among the industry workforce and senior management.

Risk Communication and Operationalization

Melios creates tailored HD animation videos designed to promote awareness and understanding of major risks among the industry workforce and senior management.

Training

We provide internationally qualified and experienced trainers across all our course packages and our training content is accredited by the most recognized and reputable professional bodies in the world.

Training

We provide internationally qualified and experienced trainers across all our course packages and our training content is accredited by the most recognized and reputable professional bodies in the world.

Software Products and Solutions

Melios develops inhouse software programs and partners with established software development organizations to enhance delivery of risk management solutions.

Software Products and Solutions

Melios develops inhouse software programs and partners with established software development organizations to enhance delivery of risk management solutions.

Technical & Process Risk Management

Services offered covers all aspects of Technical and Process Safety including HAZID, HAZOP, PHA, LOPA, FERA, QRA etc., from Concept & FEED stage of the project all the way to Decommissioning and Abandonment.

Technical & Process Risk Management

Services offered covers all aspects of Technical and Process Safety including HAZID, HAZOP, PHA, LOPA, FERA, QRA etc., from Concept & FEED stage of the project all the way to Decommissioning and Abandonment.

Enterprise Risk Management

Our approach, which is consistent with the principles of COSO ERM and ISO 31000 Standards, helps organizations’ unearth hidden risks, understand exposures, assess and effectively manage significant risks.

Enterprise Risk Management

Our approach, which is consistent with the principles of COSO ERM and ISO 31000 Standards, helps organizations’ unearth hidden risks, understand exposures, assess and effectively manage significant risks.

Asset Integrity Management and Assurance

We assist clients in taking a proactive approach to design integrity assurance on projects and operational integrity assurance on operating installations.

Asset Integrity Management and Assurance

We assist clients in taking a proactive approach to design integrity assurance on projects and operational integrity assurance on operating installations.

Risk Communication and Operationalization

Melios creates tailored HD animation videos designed to promote awareness and understanding of major risks among the industry workforce and senior management.

Risk Communication and Operationalization

Melios creates tailored HD animation videos designed to promote awareness and understanding of major risks among the industry workforce and senior management.

Training

We provide internationally qualified and experienced trainers across all our course packages and our training content is accredited by the most recognized and reputable professional bodies in the world.

Training

We provide internationally qualified and experienced trainers across all our course packages and our training content is accredited by the most recognized and reputable professional bodies in the world.

Software Products and Solutions

Melios develops inhouse software programs and partners with established software development organizations to enhance delivery of risk management solutions.

Software Products and Solutions

Melios develops inhouse software programs and partners with established software development organizations to enhance delivery of risk management solutions.

Technical & Process Risk Management

Services offered covers all aspects of Technical and Process Safety including HAZID, HAZOP, PHA, LOPA, FERA, QRA etc., from Concept & FEED stage of the project all the way to Decommissioning and Abandonment.

Technical & Process Risk Management

Services offered covers all aspects of Technical and Process Safety including HAZID, HAZOP, PHA, LOPA, FERA, QRA etc., from Concept & FEED stage of the project all the way to Decommissioning and Abandonment.

Enterprise Risk Management

Our approach, which is consistent with the principles of COSO ERM and ISO 31000 Standards, helps organizations’ unearth hidden risks, understand exposures, assess and effectively manage significant risks.

Enterprise Risk Management

Our approach, which is consistent with the principles of COSO ERM and ISO 31000 Standards, helps organizations’ unearth hidden risks, understand exposures, assess and effectively manage significant risks.

Asset Integrity Management and Assurance

We assist clients in taking a proactive approach to design integrity assurance on projects and operational integrity assurance on operating installations.

Asset Integrity Management and Assurance

We assist clients in taking a proactive approach to design integrity assurance on projects and operational integrity assurance on operating installations.

Risk Communication and Operationalization

Melios creates tailored HD animation videos designed to promote awareness and understanding of major risks among the industry workforce and senior management.

Risk Communication and Operationalization

Melios creates tailored HD animation videos designed to promote awareness and understanding of major risks among the industry workforce and senior management.

Training

We provide internationally qualified and experienced trainers across all our course packages and our training content is accredited by the most recognized and reputable professional bodies in the world.

Training

We provide internationally qualified and experienced trainers across all our course packages and our training content is accredited by the most recognized and reputable professional bodies in the world.

Software Products and Solutions

Melios develops inhouse software programs and partners with established software development organizations to enhance delivery of risk management solutions.

Software Products and Solutions

Melios develops inhouse software programs and partners with established software development organizations to enhance delivery of risk management solutions.

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Reduce Risk. Protect Lives. Optimise Operational Efficiency.

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