Functional Safety Training Programs
In modern industrial facilities, a sensor failure, a stuck valve, or a control system malfunction can lead to disaster, far more than just lost production. Functional Safety is the science of designing, implementing, and managing automatic safety systems (SIS) designed to prevent or mitigate hazardous situations when such failures occur.
At SWL, we offer the in-depth engineering and analysis competence you need to manage the most complex risks in your facilities, with our expertise based on the industry’s core standards, IEC 61508 and IEC 61511.
The SWL Approach: Not Just Rules, But Root Cause Analysis
Beyond simply memorizing the standards, we equip our participants with the ability to think like a security engineer. The cornerstones of our approach are:
- Holistic Risk Perspective: Our training covers the entire risk analysis cycle, from identifying hazards with HAZOP to how to reduce risks in layers with LOPA and SIL determination calculations.
- Applied Engineering Focus: Instead of just providing theoretical knowledge, we provide practical competencies on Safety Instrumented System (SIS) design, verification and management through real-world process scenarios.
- Independent and Objective Expertise: We enable you to evaluate from an objective engineering perspective what is the most appropriate and safest solution for your facility, without being affiliated with any manufacturer.
Our Learning Methodology: Deep Competence with a Hybrid Model
In a technical field like Functional Safety, which relies on standards and engineering calculations, it’s crucial to solidify the theoretical foundation and translate that foundation into practical analytical skills. SWL’s hybrid training model is designed to effectively address these two needs.
Stage 1: Theoretical Expertise in the Digital Platform
- Mastering Standards: Learn the complex IEC 61508 and 61511 standards by reviewing them repeatedly at your own pace with interactive content and videos.
- Flexible Program: Complete your theoretical foundation with 24/7 access that fits your busy engineering and operations schedules.
- Efficient Preparation: Thoroughly master key methodologies such as HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL before attending in-person workshops.
Stage 2: Expert-Led Case Studies and Workshops (Face-to-Face)
- Real-World Scenarios: Perform hazard analysis (HAZOP) and layers of protection (LOPA) analyses on real industrial processes with our experts.
- Hands-on SIL Determination: Perform SIL (Safety Integrity Level) determination calculations yourself using risk charts and matrices on sample scenarios.
- Interactive Discussion: Gain diverse perspectives and get instant expert feedback by working on case studies with other professionals.
Our Training Programs: From Basic Standards to Advanced Applications
Basic Functional Safety Standards
- IEC 61508 Basic Training (for Electrical and Electronic Systems): Master the principles of IEC 61508, the fundamental (main) standard that governs the lifecycle of all safety-related electrical, electronic and programmable systems.
- IEC 61511 Process Industry Functional Safety Training: Gain competence to manage the lifecycle of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) for process industries such as oil, gas, chemical and energy according to the IEC 61511 standard.
Special Areas of Expertise and Emerging Technologies
- Elektrikli Araç Fonksiyonel Güvenlik (ISO 26262) Eğitimi: Otomotiv endüstrisinin temel standardı olan ISO 26262 kapsamında, elektrikli araç sistemlerinin fonksiyonel güvenlik analizi ve tasarımı konusunda uzmanlık edinin.
- Cybersecurity Training for Functional Security: Gain the competencies required to protect your Security Instrumented Systems (SIS) against cyber threats and ensure cyber-physical security in light of standards such as IEC 62443.
- AI Security System Design Training: Gain advanced competencies required to design, validate, and manage security systems powered by AI and machine learning algorithms.
Objective: To provide a systematic approach to the design and implementation of safety instrumented systems (SIS) and safety functions (SIF) in the oil, gas, chemical, and petrochemical industries. Participants will gain practical application of the functional safety lifecycle and SIL (Safety Integrity Level) concepts within the framework of the IEC 61511 standard.
- Process safety and functional safety concepts
- Turkish applications of IEC 61508/61511 standards
- The importance of health and safety
- Safety Lifecycle methodology
- HAZOP studies and LOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis) techniques
- SIL determination methods and calculation techniques
- SIS architecture and safety functions (SIF) design criteria
- SIS software development, verification, and testing procedures
- Commissioning, operation and maintenance processes
- Change management and update procedures
- Risk tolerance and ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) principles
- SIS application examples and case studies from Turkish industry
- SIS audit checklist and documentation requirements
- Exam
Objective: To provide comprehensive competence in the design, development, and implementation of electrical, electronic, and programmable electronic safety-related systems. Participants will learn the fundamental principles of the IEC 61508 standard and the concepts of SIL (Safety Integrity Level) in safety-critical systems through theoretical and practical examples focusing on Türkiye’s priority industrial areas.
- Basic principles and application areas of the IEC 61508 standard
- Safety lifecycle and system safety planning
- SIL (Safety Integrity Level) determination methodologies and calculation techniques
- Risk analysis and hazard assessment (HAZOP, FMEA, FTA)
- Electrical & electronic safety systems design principles
- Safety requirements for programmable electronic systems
- Hardware and software security integrity assessment
- Safety function specification and verification processes
- Energy sector, automotive and machinery safety applications
- Legal regulations and CE marking requirements in Türkiye
- Testing, validation and certification processes
- Case studies and practical studies from real sectoral projects
Objective: Provides expertise in the design and development of AI-integrated security-critical systems. Participants will gain the competency to perform risk management and security verification in machine learning systems while maintaining the security integrity of AI algorithms.
- Security integrity and security level analysis in artificial intelligence systems
- Bias detection and reduction techniques in machine learning algorithms
- Safe stopping mechanisms in autonomous decision-making systems
- Verification and validation processes of artificial intelligence-based security functions
- AI security systems resistant to hostile attacks
- Explainable AI and security posture documentation
- AI model governance and lifecycle management
- Real-time security monitoring in edge computing systems
- Security simulation with digital twin technologies
- The importance of health and safety
- Regulatory compliance and AI ethical standards
- Sectoral applications within the scope of Türkiye’s artificial intelligence strategy
- AI security case studies from real projects
- Integration of ISO 26262 automotive safety level and IEC 61508 safety level
- Functional safety design of battery management systems
- Electric drive system safety architecture and safe stopping design
- Charging infrastructure and grid integration security requirements
- Safety functions in thermal management systems
- Redundancy and failure strategies in autonomous driving systems
- Security message protocols in vehicle-to-network communication systems
- Joint intervention of cybersecurity and functional security
- Electromagnetic compatibility and electric vehicle safety systems
- Over-the-air update security protocols
- Integration of crash safety and electrical safety
- Türkiye’s electric vehicle ecosystem and legal regulations
Objective: Provides expertise in the integrated application of functional safety and cybersecurity standards. By applying IEC 62443 and IEC 61508 standards together, participants will gain the competence to design resilient security systems using a security-by-design approach.
- Combination analysis of IEC 62443 and IEC 61508 standards
- Security by design principles for safety-critical systems
- Threat modeling and attack vector analysis for security systems
- Robust security architecture and graceful degradation design
- Incident response procedures for security-cybersecurity incidents
- Zero trust architecture for industrial control systems
- Cryptographic protocols and secure communication channels
- Security testing and penetration testing for security systems
- Supply chain security and component authentication
- Security-cybersecurity risk assessment methodologies
- Compliance management and audit procedures
- Crisis management and business continuity planning