Course aim
The course introduces the key concepts of functional safety and functional safety management in accordance with IEC 61511 and goes on to develop that understanding through a series of classroom discussions, activities, videos and exercises.
Course content
Introduction to functional safety
o what is functional safety
o why is it relevant
o where did it come from
o how does it fit with other requirements
o who does it apply to
Aspects of functional safety
o types of failure
o safety integrity levels and what they mean
o functional safety management and lifecycle
o hazard and risk analysis
o safety requirement specification
o design installation and commissioning
o operate maintain repair
Proof testing
o what is a proof test
o ideal proof testing
o lessons from a real world review
o issues for practical proof testing
o proof test procedures and coverage
o partial proof testing
o proof test worked examples
Legal requirements
o introduction
o competence
o responsibilities
o managing failures
o modifications
o auditing and monitoring performance
Attitudes and behaviour
On completion you will be able to:
The key learning outcomes are to help Technicians understand their role in the FS lifecycle - to ensure that safety instrumented systems are operated and maintained in a way that protects their integrity.
Who should attend?
This training is targeted at anyone with a hands-on role with safety instrumented systems, at any stage in the safety lifecycle. In particular: Instrument Technicians, Commissioning Engineers, System Integrator Technicians, Calibrations Staff, Maintenance Engineers and anyone involved in proof testing.
Qualification
In order to obtain the full certificate. All candidates must have:
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A prior technical qualification in process control and instrumentation/electronics e.g. NVQ3, HNC/HND or degree in the relevant engineering sector
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A minimum of four years' of relevant industry experience with at least one year’s experience as a practitioner in the field
If candidates do not fulfil all of these requirements they can still attend the course and the certificate can be upgraded when the criteria is met.
Trainer's profile
Jon Wallis is a time served E&I Technician with experience throughout the safety lifecycle from design to de-commissioning, across a wide range of industrial sectors and applications. Jon delivers =Method training for Instrument Technicians and Operators. He feels strongly that through sharing knowledge we can improve safety and promote good attitudes and behaviour in the workplace.