Functional Safety & Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Competence – Hands-On Approach to SIL, HAZOP, and Safety Lifecycle Implementation

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply the full safety lifecycle requirements defined in IEC 61508 and IEC 61511
• Perform and contribute effectively to SIL determination using methods such as risk graphs and LOPA
• Analyse and apply reliability modelling techniques including Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Reliability Block Diagrams (RBDs)
• Evaluate how Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) achieve required safety integrity through system design and architecture
• Recognise the role of functional safety management, competency, and lifecycle evidence in maintaining system integrity

This course is designed for professionals involved in the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of Safety Instrumented Systems within the scope of IEC 61508 and IEC 61511. It is particularly relevant for individuals who contribute to hazard analysis, SIL determination, and safety lifecycle activities in industrial environments.

It is well suited for systems integrators responsible for delivering SIS solutions that comply with IEC 61511 requirements, as well as engineers across multiple disciplines—including control and instrumentation, chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineering—who are directly involved in HAZOP studies, safety design, and plant operations.

The course is also valuable for end users and operational personnel responsible for maintaining safety integrity during the operational phase. These individuals benefit from gaining deeper insight into system design and integration, enabling them to make informed decisions that impact maintainability, modifications, and overall plant safety performance.

• Functional Safety Engineer
• Instrumentation & Control Engineer
• Process / Chemical Engineer
• Electrical / Mechanical Engineer
• SIS / Safety Systems Engineer
• HAZOP / Risk Engineer
• Reliability Engineer
• Plant Operations / Maintenance Engineer
• Systems Integration Engineer

Prerequisites:

To ensure participants can fully benefit from the course and exam, attendees should meet the following criteria:

1. Professional Experience
   • Minimum 3 years of practical experience in functional safety, process safety, or related engineering fields.
   • Experience with instrumented safety systems (SIS), process control, or automation is highly recommended.
2. Educational Background
   • Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Instrumentation, or equivalent).
   • Candidates without a formal degree but with equivalent professional experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
3. Technical Knowledge
   • Basic understanding of process control systems, safety instrumentation, and risk assessment principles.
   • Familiarity with HAZOP, LOPA, and IEC 61508/61511 standards is helpful but not mandatory.
4. Language Requirement
   • Proficiency in English (course delivery and exam are in English).
5. Registration Requirement
   • Completion of the TÜV Rheinland eligibility form prior to the course.

• Intermediate
• Advanced

The course is delivered through instructor-led classroom sessions over three days, combining theoretical instruction with practical exercises based on real-life examples. Learning is reinforced through worked examples, quizzes, and interactive discussions, followed by a two-part examination conducted online on the fourth day to assess both conceptual understanding and applied knowledge.

Your expert course leader is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and TÜV Rheinland Certified Functional Safety Expert with more than 20 years of experience in safety and risk consultancy across multiple high-hazard industries. He specialises in technical safety, supporting organisations in managing risk and achieving compliance with international standards.

He serves as the UK expert representative on the IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 committees, playing a key role in shaping and maintaining global functional safety standards. His work at this level ensures direct alignment between industry practices and international regulatory frameworks.

He has delivered over 100 major safety studies worldwide, including HAZOP, SIL determination, and Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) projects. His portfolio spans major operators and organisations such as Chevron, bp, Shell, Saudi Aramco, Qatar Energy, and National Gas Transmission, where he has led critical safety reviews and advisory work.

He is a highly experienced facilitator of safety workshops, including HAZOP, LOPA, BowTie, SIMOPS, and ALARP studies. His expertise also includes Functional Safety Assessments (FSA), reliability modelling, and the design and implementation of Functional Safety Management (FSM) systems across complex industrial projects.

In addition to consultancy, your expert course leader has contributed to industry knowledge through publications, conference presentations, and technical papers. He has also developed the ProSET® software, supporting hazard identification, SIL determination, verification, and lifecycle data analysis, further demonstrating his impact on advancing functional safety practices globally.

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