Certified Safety Specialist ISO 26262 Training TÜV®
The proportion of complex electrical and electronic systems in vehicles is steadily increasing. At the same time, the risk of hazardous malfunctions must be minimized in order to maintain the high safety level of road vehicles. For this purpose, the automotive standard ISO 26262 was published in November 2011. By complying with this standard, both manufacturers and suppliers can reduce the risks associated with potential product liability cases.
In this training, you will learn about the importance of functional safety in the context of modern vehicle systems and gain a comprehensive understanding of the complete safety lifecycle. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to develop a functional safety concept in accordance with the standard, integrate safety‑relevant requirements into the development process, and prepare the corresponding verification and documentation. In addition, you will be capable of systematically assessing compliance with the standard’s requirements and evaluating them accordingly.
Topics
- Vocabulary according to ISO 26262
- Functional Safety Management
- Concept creation
- Product development at the system level
- Product development at the hardware level
- Product development at the software level
- Supporting processes
People who work on technical tasks in the automotive sector, such as: Safety managers, safety engineers, development engineers (hardware and software), test engineers, project managers, quality managers.
The admission requirements for the certification exam are
- Application for the certification exam Certified Safety Specialist ISO 26262 TÜV®
- "Certified Safety Specialist ISO 26262 TÜV® training course of the TÜV AUSTRIA Academy or an equivalent course
- Proof of completion of the basic training course "System Safety" from the TÜV AUSTRIA Academy or an equivalent basic training course
- 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.
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 Certified Safety Specialist ISO 26262 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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