Changes to the 2nd Edition of IEC 61511

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Upgrade your "old" TUV FS Engineer certificate with this free course on the changes to the 2nd Edition of IEC 61511:2016.

We offer a free elearning course on the changes to the 2nd edition of IEC 61511. You can do the training for free and learn about these changes.

If you have an old TUV certificate that still states the 2003 version of the IEC 61511, then use this elearning course to get an upgrade. You pay for the exam, and you get two certificates for the price of one.

What you will learn

All that has changed between the 1st and 2nd Edition of IEC 61511
All that has not changed

Requirements

You need functional safety knowledge.
You need prior 2nd Edition IEC 61511 knowledge.
Bring an open mind.
Willing less to learn the changes.

This course is not a training on IEC 61511.
If you do not know functional safety of SISs, then this course will make no sense to you. Follow our IEC 61511 training instead.

This course includes

This course is free. Just enrol and start learning.
Paid option to take the exam and receive two knowledge certificates.
This is the course to upgrade your TUV certificate.

Has your TUV FS Eng certificate expired? Use this elearning course to renew it for a lifetime version.
Is your TUV FS Eng certificate based on IEC61511:2003? Use this course to upgrade to IEC61511:2016.

Course description

Learn about the changes in the 2nd edition of IEC 61511, published in 2016. Take the exam and upgrade your existing TUV Certificate.

This course highlights the significant changes between the 1st and 2nd Editions of the IEC 61511 standard. Many, many changes have been made. The good news is that, conceptually, everything has stayed the same. But still, some changes affect your products and services, your job and your company. Use this course to learn about the changes.

Course content

4 sections, 19 chapters, optional exam and certificate upgrade

Start here

Course introduction

Changes to the 2nd Edition IEC 61511

Chapter 1 - Scope
Chapter 2 - Normative References
Chapter 3 - Terms, definitions and abbreviations
Chapter 4 - Conformance
Chapter 5 - Management of Functional Safety
Chapter 6 - Safety Life-cycle Requirements
Chapter 7 - Verification
Chapter 8 - Process hazard and risk analysis
Chapter 9 - Allocation of safety functions to protection layers
Chapter 10 - SIS safety requirements specification (SRS)
Chapter 11 - SIS design and engineering
Chapter 12 - SIS application program development
Chapter 13 - Factory acceptance test (FAT)
Chapter 14 - SIS installation and commissioning
Chapter 15 - SIS safety validation
Chapter 16 - SIS operation and maintenance
Chapter 17 - SIS modification
Chapter 18 - SIS decommissioning
Chapter 19 - Information and documentation requirements

Exam & Certification

Final Remarks

What do current students say about this course?

"Thank you for the detailed analysis of the changes and leaving out all other information." - S. Lim, Singapore

"I take the occasion to renew my compliments for the extraordinary organization of Risknowlogy in each aspect, I’ll keep in touch through the forum I am now registered in." - S. Anfossi, Italy

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course free?

Yes, this course is free. You need to log in to access the course material.

Can I upgrade my existing TUV certificate with this course?

Yes, suppose you have an "old" certificate, i.e., with the IEC 61511:2003 standard listed on it. In that case, you can use this training to upgrade your existing FS Engineer or FS Professional certificate. After passing the online exam, you get your new TUV certificate that lists the IEC 61511:2016 standard.

Is the upgrade certificate free?

No, you have to pay for the upgrade. Once you pay for the upgrade you get access to the exam and if you pass, you get two certificates.

What if I fail the exam?

You can take a free retake for the duration of the course.

How long is the TUV SUD certificate valid?

The certificate is valid for life. This means you do not need to renew yet. Unless a new version of IEC 61511 comes out and you want to renew it. When the third edition comes (we do not know when), we will make a "Changes to the 3rd edition of IEC 61511" training course for you.

Will I be listed on the TUV SUD website?

Yes, you will be listed, but you must give TUV consent for the listing. You do this by filling in the correct form.

Is this a training course about IEC 61511 and Safety Instrumented Systems?

This course only explains the changes made between the first and second editions of IEC 61511.

Check our schedule. We have an elearning version and we do life version of the FS Eng IEC 61511 certification course if you are interested in learning about SIL and Safety Instrumented Systems.