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Training course and exam for the
Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland®) certificate

During the five-day classroom course, participants can expect theory, practical examples and discussions on machine safety according to ISO 12100 and functional safety according to ISO 13849 and IEC 62061.

The participants will be introduced to the requirements of international standards and, after passing the final examination, you will receive an official certificate as a Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV Rheinland®). The course explains and discusses international regulations, basic concepts of risk assessment, examples of protective devices on machines, safety functions, circuit concepts and Performance Level (PL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) calculations.

The course provides high-level expertise in the following areas:

  • Risk assessment and risk reduction
  • Specification of machine guarding
  • Development of safety functions
  • Calculation and validation of the performance level
  • Calculation and validation of the safety integrity level


Who should attend?

Professionals with proven experience in the field of machine safety and functional safety (application engineers, system integrators, designers, safety specialists) who wish to have their knowledge tested and certified by an official international certification.


Participant eligibility requirements

Participants who wish to obtain the FS Engineer (TÜV Rheinland®) certificate have to fulfill the following requirements listed below, and attend the complete training course and pass the exam:

  • A minimum of 3 years experience in the field of functional safety
  • University degree (Bachelors, Masters, Diploma etc.) in Engineering or other technical area


Additional information

The standards ISO 13849 part 1, part 2 and IEC 62061 are required working material for this training and need to be acquired and brought along by the participants.

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