Functional Safety Training Course

TV Rheinland Functional Safety Training Program

Presented by Schneider Electric in cooperation with TV Rheinland

Schneider Electric is an accepted course provider of the TV

Rheinland Functional Safety Training Program.

Functional Safety Engineering Certification (FSEC)

Safety Instrumented System (SIS) Course Outline:

Four (4) days Mastering Training Program

InstructorClassroom setting
Working examples and discussions
Evaluation exam
Compliance to competency requirements of:
o IEC 61508-1 Paragraph 6.2.1 (h)
o IEC 61511-1 Paragraph 5.2.2
FS Engineer (TV Rheinland) certificate
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What is the TV Rheinland Functional Safety Training Program?

An extended vocational training program institutionalized by the business unit Automation and Functional
Safety (AFS) of TV Rheinland together with international course providers to support knowledge, know-how
and expertise transfer to engineers working in the field of functional safety. Our aim is to achieve a global, clear
and uniform standard of competence towards compliance to the requirements of IEC 61508, IEC 61511 and
further relevant international standards. (See more information at www.tuvasi.com ).

Participants of the Schneider Electric FSEC training course will receive, upon successful completion, a FS
Engineer (TV Rheinland) certificate.

Course Instructors are approved FS Experts (TV Rheinland) in SIS according to the requirements of
the TV Rheinland Functional Safety Program.

Global Coordinator: Farshad Hendi, FS Expert (TV Rheinland, # ID No. 0190/12, SIS, FSM)

Who should attend: Engineers involved in any part of the SIS Safety Lifecycle

Participant eligibility requirements (use form ER04):

In accordance with the TV Rheinland Functional Safety Training Program:
A minimum of 3 to 5 year experience in the field of functional safety
University degree or equivalent engineer level responsibilities status as certified by employer

Course duration:
Four (4) days - The first three days are classroom setting instruction that provides detailed information and
examples/discussions for understanding and mastering the requirements of IEC61508 / IEC61511 functional
safety. Evening study time and problem solving is recommended.

Exam:
The last day consists of a two-part examination:
A- 130 multiple choice questions
B- 5 working problems

Course approval criteria:

Passing score is 75%

Training Investment:
Total price per participant for USA venues is US $3,200(Includes course material, registration fees and TV
Rheinland certificate) For international venues, pricing will be established in local currency by our local office.

Training and Certificate:

Registration: Use the following link for registration:

http://iomtraining.invensys.com/portal/catalog.cfm?fuseaction=coursedetails&calendarID=45&courseContentID=2507

Course and exam: Participants who complete the Schneider Electric FSEC training course continuously in an
Instructor-Classroom setting and meet the approval criteria for the proficiency examination on management of
functional safety, safety instrumented systems, are eligible to receive a FS Engineer (TV Rheinland)
certificate.

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TV Rheinland Assessment: Upon review of the final exam documents and verification that all the eligibility
requirements have been met, TV Rheinland issues the FS Engineer (TV Rheinland) certificate.

Archiving: TV Rheinland officially archives exams and documentation of each holder of a FS Engineer (TV
Rheinland) certificate.

Internet Posting: Successful participants of the Schneider Electric FSEC training class who are holders of a
FS Engineer (TV Rheinland) certificate will receive an ID number from TV Rheinland, which is also depicted
on their certificate, and will be listed on the www.tuvasi.com internet site. The listing will positively identify and
confirm the status of the FS Engineer (TV Rheinland) certificate. (i.e. valid, pending, canceled, revoked)

Validity: The FS Engineer (TV Rheinland) certificate is valid for 5 years.

After expiration, a revalidation directly with TV Rheinland involves submittal of documentation of proof of
continuous work in the field of functional safety.

Why should I attend:

IEC 61511 Clause 5.2.2.2:

Persons, departments or organizations involved in safety life-cycle activities shall be competent to carry out the
activities for which they are accountable.

NOTE: As a minimum, the following items should be addressed when considering the competence of persons,
departments, organizations or other units involved in safety life-cycle activities:

a) engineering knowledge, training and experience appropriate to the process application;

b) engineering knowledge, training and experience appropriate to the applicable technology used (for
example, electrical, electronic or programmable electronic);
c) engineering knowledge, training and experience appropriate to the sensors and final elements;
d) safety engineering knowledge (for example, process safety analysis);
e) knowledge of the legal and safety regulatory requirements;
f) adequate management and leadership skills appropriate to their role in safety life-cycle activities;
g) understanding of the potential consequence of an event;
h) the safety integrity level of the safety instrumented functions;
i) the novelty and complexity of the application and the technology.

Course Outline:
Process Safety Risk / Layers of Protection
International Safety Standards, Regulations, Enforcement
Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Assignment Methodologies
Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS) Development
Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Verification Methodologies
Management of Functional Safety
SIS Design and Good Engineering Practices

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Course Agenda Overview:

Day 1

1. Overview of TV Rheinland Functional Safety Training Program

2. Introduction to Safety Instrumented Systems
Overview of International Safety Standards IEC-61508/ 61511 (in the U.S., ANSI/S84.01-2004)
What is Safety Integrity Level (SIL)?
o Probability to Fail on Demand (PFD)
o Demand VS. Continuous Mode
Process sensitivity and safety
ALARP
Safety integrity levels assignment
Consequence Analysis
Risk Matrix / Risk Graph
Layer of Protection (LOPA)

Day 2

1. Semi-Quantitative SIL assignment method

Methodology
Examples of use
Conclusions
2. Safety Requirements Specification (SRS) Template
Scope
SRS Checklist
SRS Guidance (IEC-61511)
Compliance
Process Assessment
SRS Basis of Design
ESD P&ID Diagrams
Technical Requirements
Start-Up Procedures
DCS Functions
Testing, Procedures and Commissioning
Management of Change

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Day 3
1. SIL Verification
IEC-61508 and 61511 Methods
o Reliability Block Diagrams
o Simplified Equations
o Fault Tree Analysis
o Markov Models
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
QRA Methodology
Examples
Availability and Reliability Determination
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
System improvement using FTA

2. Management of Functional Safety

Role of individuals
Plan for verification, assessments, auditing and validation.
Procedures for evaluating performance after SIF is installed
3. Design and Good Engineering Practices
4. Operation and maintenance
5. Summary of 3 day training
Questions
Follow-up

Day 4
Comprehension and mastering of the Schneider Electric FSEC training course material will be verified by a 4 to
5 hour proficiency examination consisting of 130 multiple choice, and 5 working problems. The overall passing
criterion is 75%.

Participants who complete the FSEC training course continuously in the Instructor-Classroom setting,
meet the eligibility criteria according to the TV Rheinland Functional Safety Training Program and
pass the proficiency examination, are eligible to receive a FS Engineer (TV Rheinland) certificate.

Need More Information, please Contact: fs.training@schneider-electric.com

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