Certified Safety Specialist IEC 61508 TÜV®
Modern technical systems that control and regulate safety-critical processes are becoming increasingly complex due to diverse requirements and the growing integration of electronic components. This also increases the probability of errors. Without appropriate countermeasures, the safety of a system can no longer be guaranteed.
In this training, you will learn the fundamental concepts, definitions, and structure of the IEC 61508 standard. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to develop a complete safety concept in accordance with IEC 61508, integrate safety-relevant requirements into the development process, and create the necessary documentation.
Topics
- Overview of IEC 61508
- Definitions and terminology of IEC 61508
- Requirements of the entire safety lifecycle of IEC 61508
- Lifecycle of the safety-related system at system and hardware level
- Lifecycle of the safety-related system at the software level
- Requirements for conducting the Functional Safety Assessment
- Safety planning throughout the entire system lifecycle
- General concepts of risk and safety integrity
- Methods of SIL determination
- Hazard analysis methods
- Key characteristics of the software lifecycle
- Aspects of software development in the safety sector
- In-depth analysis of the most important safety sub-processes
Individuals who work in or are interested in technical tasks, such as safety managers, safety engineers, project managers, development engineers (hardware and software), system designers, test engineers, quality managers, and process managers.
The admission requirements for the certification exam are
- Proof of completion of the Certified Safety Specialist IEC 61508 TÜV® training course from the TÜV AUSTRIA Academy or an equivalent course
- Proof of completion of basic training in system safety from the cooperation partners FH Campus Wien and TÜV AUSTRIA Akademie or an equivalent course (Verlinkung zu diesem Kurs)
- Proof of completed technical training (HTL, FH or university degree) or at least three years of relevant professional experience amounting to at least 25 hours per week.
- Application for the Safety Specialist IEC 61508 TÜV® excam
The certification exam takes place after the end of the seminar and is
- a written exam (multiple choice) and/or open questions
Upon successful completion of the certification exam and fulfillment of all admission requirements, you will receive the TÜV AUSTRIA Personal Certificate Safety Manager TÜV®, which is valid for three years.
To extend your certificate for another three years, you need to present…
- the application for recertification
- a proof of specialist training comprising at least 8 teaching units (Training courses completed within 2 years before and 6 months after the certificate's expiry date will be recognized.)
- a proof of at least two years of relevant professional experience within the validity period of the certificate (e.g., confirmation from the employer, interim certificate, job description)
The application and supporting documents can be submitted no earlier than 6 months before and no later than 6 months after the certificate expires.
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