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TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety (Process Hazard & Risk Analysis) Training Programme
The TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Training Programme is the only worldwide vocational training programme in the area of Functional Safety where knowledge and competencies are approved by a neutral third party and where certificates are issued. TÜV Rheinland developed this training program in 2004 together with international companies and Functional Safety experts, and more than 14,000 engineers have become a “Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland)”.
The course covers the fundamentals of Process Safety Management, demonstrating how to apply the theory in practical situations and using examples to illustrate key points.
Who is this for?
- process engineers, safety engineers and managers, instrument engineers and operations personnel, plant and operations managers
- anyone accountable for the assessment and management of risks and hazards in the process industries
- persons involved in management, engineering, operations and safety of process operations
- persons with HAZOP study experience and knowledge of loss prevention and safe working practice
FS Engineer (TÜV Rheinland) Certificate
The following requirements must be met for candidates to attain the FS Engineer (TÜV Rheinland) certificate:
- a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of functional safety
- university degree (Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering) or equivalent engineer level responsibilities status as certified by employer
- attendance on the course
- successful completion of the examination
On meeting these requirements, candidates will be issued with the FS Engineer (TÜV Rheinland) certificate in electronic form by email from TÜV Rheinland. The certificate is valid for 5 years.
How is it delivered?
The course is delivered over five days with the exam held during the afternoon of the last day.
Risktec trainers are accredited by TÜV Rheinland and have extensive training experience. As current practitioners they draw on their practical experience when delivering the training, providing examples of the use of process hazard and risk analysis techniques as applied in the real world.
The course can be delivered face-to-face in a classroom or via live virtual sessions using MS Teams, Skype for Business or Zoom, and the course may be delivered as a public scheduled course or a closed course for a specific organisation.
The course materials comprise many activities designed to enhance the knowledge and practical skills of participants and provide a hands-on learning experience. The slides provide useful reference material.
How is it assessed?
The examination, which takes place on the final day of the course, has a duration of 3 hours and 30 minutes and is a combination of multiple-choice questions, essay-style questions and (where appropriate) practical exercises. The pass mark for the examination is 75%.
