The certified FS Technician (TÜV Rheinland) certificate demonstrates competency in the fundamentals of Functional Safety for Machinery. This training provides a skill set that is transferable from one work situation to another and supports participants to perform activities to recognised standards, in order to:
- reduce risks,
- satisfy legal and regulatory requirements,
- meet the organization’s business objectives.
By understanding:
- The principles and concepts of the machinery standards IEC 62061, ISO 13849 including ISO 12100 and associated type A, B1, B2 and C standards
- Risk assessment using ISO 12100:2010 for the determination of necessary measures for the reduction of risks at machines.
- The requirements of ISO 13849 and IEC 62061 2nd Edition, regarding the use of standard components in safety functions, proof of safety, verification, and validation of safety functions. Examples for proof of FS.
- Safety functions of Machines, Start/re-start interlock, start functions, Emergency off, emergency switching off, stop categories muting and their realization according to the different safety categories.
- Circuit and schematic requirements for connection of safety devices according to the different safety categories.
- Requirements for validation documentation to demonstrate that systems, have been fully tested checked and approved.
Course Objectives
Participants, who also have sufficient functional safety experience and pass the exam, will achieve the prestigious FS Technician (TÜV Rheinland) certificate in “Machinery”.
The course will provide two (2) days of classroom tuition and practical guidance, mixed with practical exercises based on real life examples. Day three consists of a 90-minute exam with 50 multiple-choice questions. The required pass rate is 70% for the exam.
Agenda
Primary Standards
- ISO 12100: 2010 – Safety of Machinery – General Principles for Design
- ISO 13857: 2008 - Safety Distances
- IEC 62061:2021 – Safety of machinery – FS of safety-related control systems
- ISO 13849-1,2: 2015 – Safety Related parts of Control Systems
- ISO 13855: 2010 – Approach Speeds
- ISO 13850: 2015 – Emergency Stop
- EN 60204-1: 2018 – Safety of Machinery: Electrical Equipment
- EN 61496-1,2: 2013 – Electro-Sensitive Protective Equipment
- EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
Who Should Attend?
Instrument, Electrical, Mechanical, Operator, Process and Safety Technicians, as well as Operating and Maintenance personnel who are involved in machinery from risk assessment, design, installation, commissioning, validation, operations, and maintenance.
Participant eligibility requirements
In accordance with the TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Program:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working on industrial machinery.
- Vocational Certificate in a relevant eng ineering discipline or equivalent experience and responsibilities as certified by employer.
Price
From £1,300 GBP per participant