This course is for technicians and specialists responsible for machine safety. An eligibility form approved by TÜV Rheinland is required to enroll.
Course Purpose
We offer this training in cooperation with TÜV Rheinland.
The standards regarding functional safety and relevant laws and directives demand that people and organizations performing responsible (accountable) tasks during relevant lifecycle phases of a machine must achieve and prove required competencies. In this training, students will learn how the current standards dictate the selection, assembly, installation, validation, and maintenance of safety devices and components to reduce hazards from machinery and ensure the safety of people and the environment. Practical examples will demonstrate possibilities regarding machine protection. This training will also cover safety topics, such as: redundancy, testing, distance calculations, assigning required level of risk reduction as Performance Level (PL), monitoring moveable guard positions, and fault avoidance for relevant lifecycle phases. After completing this course, students should understand and be able to use ISO 12100, IEC 60204-1 and other relevant machine functional safety standards.
Students who want Functional Safety for Machinery Technician Certification (TÜV Rheinland) must meet all eligibility requirements and pass the exam scheduled at the end of the second day.
Objectives
After completing this course, students should be able to identify:
- Understand the Functional Safety for Machinery Technician Certification (TÜV Rheinland)
- Define:
- Legal Guidelines and Standards
- Risk Analysis and Processes (ISO 12100:2010)
- Basic Electrical Safety Principles (IEC 60204-1)
- Basic Safety Principles
- Machine Guarding Principles
- Identify:
- Safety Functions
- Safety Devices
- Circuits, Schematics, and Examples
- New Standards Regarding Safety of Machinery
- Evaluate Machine Safety Using a Practical Example
Who Should Attend
Machine technicians, application engineers, safety specialists and those responsible for repairing and maintaining machine safety should attend this course.
Prerequisites
To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
- Required:
- Minimum of 2 years experience working on industrial machinery
- A completed and approved eligibility form to receive certification (see details in the next section)
- Recommended — Basic working knowledge of electrical and electronic control functions for machinery
- Recommended — Awareness of basic safety principles
Student Materials
To enhance and facilitate the students’ learning experiences, the following materials are provided as part of the course package:
- Student Manual — Includes the key concepts, definitions, examples, and activities presented in this course
Practical Examples
Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through class interaction and observational exercises. The interactive exercises focus on awareness, safe work practices, maintenance requirements, calculation methods, boundaries, and regulations learned during the lessons.
Next Level Learning
If you want to learn more about functional safety standards for machinery, you can take:
- Functional Safety for Machinery Introduction (Course No. SAF-TUV1)
If you want to learn more about some of the safety devices discussed in this course, you can take:
- Safety Relays and Devices Maintenance and Troubleshooting (Course No. SAF-COM101)
Certificate Eligibility Requirements
Requirements to receive the Functional Safety for MachineryTechnician Certificate (TÜV Rheinland):
- Before taking the course, an eligibility form from TÜV Rheinland must be completed and approved, proving:
- Minimum of 2 years experience working on industrial machinery
- Documented technical education, college diploma or global equivalent (copy of degree must be included with your eligibility form)
or - Experience in machinery maintenance and operation verified by employer (Reference letter on company letterhead signed by a manager must be included with your eligibility form)
- Attended complete two-day course
- Passing grade of 75% or higher on the exam
If all eligibility requirements are fulfilled, exam participants will receive individual notification of results and the Functional Safety for Machinery Technician certificate from TÜV Rheinland.
Course Agenda
Day 1
- Understanding the Functional Safety for Machinery Technician Certification (TÜV Rheinland)
- Defining Legal Guidelines and Standards
- Defining Risk Analysis and Processes (ISO 12100:2010)
- Defining Basic Electrical Safety Principles (IEC 60204-1)
- Defining Basic Safety Principles
- Defining Machine Guarding Principles
Day 2
- Identifying Safety Functions
- Identifying Safety Devices
- Identifying Circuits, Schematics, and Examples
- Defining New Standards Regarding Safety of Machinery
- Evaluating Machine Safety Using a Practical Example
- Exam (1 hour)
