Summary
This 2x ½ day course will provide an asset owner / EPC perspective of the key risk management, design and operational requirements of functional safety according to IEC 61511.
Course goal
The goal of this course is to provide an asset owner / EPC perspective of the key risk management, design and operational requirements of functional safety according to IEC 61511. This includes the key steps to compliance in the context of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) projects.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the principles of functional safety and key features of IEC 61511
- Describe the requirements of the Safety Lifecycle
- Appreciate the methods available to determine Safety Integrity Levels (SIL)
- Appreciate the need for safety lifecycle processes, procedures, methods and techniques
- Understand the key factors used in the SIS engineering and design such as random hardware failure, architectural constraints and systematic capability
- Understand requirements for operations, maintenance and modification
Course type
This is an instructor-led course with classroom discussions regarding the implementation of IEC 61511 and the relationship to SIS
Certificate
On successful attendance at this course, a certificate will be issued.
When
Day 1:
Tuesday 25 May 2027, 09:00-12:30
Day 2:
Wednesday 26 May 2027, 09:00-12:30

