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International training course and exam for the Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland®) certificate
During the five-day classroom course, participants can expect theory, practical examples and discussions on machine safety according to ISO 12100 and functional safety according to ISO 13849 and IEC 62061.
The participants will be introduced to the requirements of international standards and, after passing the final examination, you will receive an official certificate as a Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland®). The course explains and discusses international regulations, basic concepts of risk assessment, examples of protective devices on machines, safety functions, circuit concepts and Performance Level (PL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) calculations.
The course provides high-level expertise in the following areas:
- Risk assessment and risk reduction
- Specification of machine guarding
- Development of safety functions
- Calculation and validation of the performance level
- Calculation and validation of the safety integrity level
Who should attend?
Professionals with proven experience in the field of machine safety and functional safety (application engineers, system integrators, designers, safety specialists) who wish to have their knowledge tested and certified by an official international certification.
Participant eligibility requirements
Participants who wish to obtain the FS Engineer (TÜV Rheinland®) certificate have to fulfill the following requirements listed below, and attend the complete training course and pass the exam:
- A minimum of 3 years experience in the field of functional safety
- University degree (Bachelors, Masters, Diploma etc.) in Engineering or other technical area
Additional information
The standards ISO 13849 part 1, part 2 and IEC 62061 are required working material for this training and need to be acquired and brought along by the participants.
Please contact us to learn more:
north-america@tecnicum.com
+1 888 496-5143
4 reasons to become a TÜV Certified Functional Safety Engineer for Machinery
Stringent Standards Compliance
Functional safety standards such as IEC 61508 and ISO 13849 are pivotal in the industrial sector, ensuring that safety control systems meet the highest safety requirements. The TUV certification will validate your competency to design and implement systems that adhere to these global benchmarks
Risk Mitigation Expertise
This course equips engineers with advanced skills to evaluate and mitigate risks associated with control systems. Their certification will provide assurance to stakeholders that their designs are rigorously assessed and meet stringent safety standards
Enhance Trust and Professionalism
By investing in TUV Functional Safety Certification, you will demonstrate a deep understanding and application of best practices in functional safety. This will enhance your credibility with clients and regulatory bodies, reinforcing trust in your capabilities
Operational Efficiency
Proactively investing in certification can potentially reduce operational costs by minimizing risks of system failures and downtime. This positions you as a proactive leader in safety and reliability within the industry.
Course Information
- Identify standards regarding functional safety of machinery
- Define A, B and C standards
- Describe the basic concepts of the Machinery Directive and CE
- Explain ISO12100 risk reduction measures
- Define “Hazards” and “Risks”
- Explain the concepts of a safety function
- Demonstrate PL and SIL Calculations
- Explain Safety Categories
- Define ISO 13849 and IEC 62061
- Describe basic safety principles, well-tried safety principles and well-tried components
- Describe deterministic fault consideration, faults, and fault exclusions
- Identify the various safety devices available for machinery
- Explain the different factors of failure probabilities
- Explain the requirements regarding software
- Define random and systematic failures
- Describe verification and validation process of safety functions
- Define the terms and the contexts of PL, SIL, SIL CL, HFT and SFF
Who Should Attend?
Professionals with proven experience in machine and functional safety such as application engineers, system integrators, designers and safety specialists.
Participant Eligibility Requirements
Participants who wish to obtain the “FS Engineer (TÜV Rheinland)“ certificate have to attend the complete training and pass the exam. In addition, the following requirements must be met:
A minimum of 3 years experience in the field of functional safety.
University degree (Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, Diploma etc.) in Engineering or other technical area.
The course can pe presented in person or virtually (online - live). The course covers 4 full days of material, plus a day for the final exam.
Here is a typical agenda for the training sessions:
In Person Virtual/Online Material covered
Day 1 Days 1 and 2 Intro - “TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Training Program“ Guidelines and Standards, Risk Analysis
Day 2 Days 3 and 4 Introduction to ISO 13849, Safety Devices, Safety functions of machines, Circuits, schematics, examples
Day 3 Days 5 and 6 New standards regarding the safety of machinery, ISO 13849, Validation, Examples
Day 4 Days 7 and 8 IEC 62061, Examples
Day 5 Day 9 Final Exam for certification
Exam for Certificate
Exam duration: 3 hours
The exam consists of 70 multiple choice questions and 12 open questions.
The standards EN ISO 13849 part 1 and 2 and EN 62061 are required for both the course and exam. Additionally, a calculator should be brought along for the quantitative assessment.
Upon passing this final exam, attendees will receive the internationally recognized Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland) certificate, confirming their knowledge and successful completion of the course.
tec.nicum is accredited by IACET to the ANSI/IACET 2018-1 Standard for Continuing Education and Training.
This course runs 32 hours, typically divided into 4 days of 8 hours (in person), or 8 days of 4 hours (virtually), plus a 3-hour exam.
CEUs offered: 2.5
In order to receive CEU, learner must be present for the entirety of the course (with a functioning camera for virtual event) and complete the course assessment (separate from the certification exam).
Devin Murray
Devin has been with Schmersal for 15 years and currently serves as the tec.nicum Services Manager. Devin has a BSEE and MBA from Alfred University and is a TÜV certified Functional Safety Engineer for Machinery (TÜV Rheinland ID-No. 4274/11 Machinery). He is a certified Functional Safety Trainer for the TÜV Rheinland FSE program (ID-No. 96/2023).
If you have any questions regarding the course, please contact Devin at (914) 419-3731 or dmurray@schmersal.com.
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