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Training Competent Functional Safety Manager
Your path to certification as Certified Competent Functional Safety
Why this training?
The training provides effective preparation for fulfilling the responsibilities of a project manager and performing the duties of a safety manager in accordance with ISO 26262:2018.
The special thing about our training courses for functional safety:
- Theory and practice are given equal weight
- Over one hundred training questions come with each certification course
- Live or on-demand online learning at any time of the day - anything is possible.
Training core information
-10% for freelancers/private individuals
Experience in developing embedded systems is recommended
What you'll learn
1. Allgemeines Sicherheitsmanagement
2. Sicherheitsmanagement im Projekt
3. Der Sicherheitslebenszyklus
4. Unterstützende Prozesse
Why with Knüvener Mackert?
Trainer expertise: Highly qualified, intacs certified, with decades of practical experience in automotive.
Trainer experience: We also explain difficult topics using understandable examples and solutions.
The trainers' eagerness: We explain the topics and connections until the why and how are really clear.
Follow-up: 4-6 weeks after the training, we invite you to an online Q&A to answer your new questions.
More information about the training
1. Objective
The training "Safety Manager" contains detailed preparation for successfully meeting the responsibilities of a project manager and completing the tasks of a Safety Manager in accordance with ISO 26262:2018.
The focus of this training is on safety management in the safety related development project. It also covers the prerequisites required from the organization, because a development according to ISO 26262:2018 builds on an effective quality management. This is why the training also bridges towards the required quality management for being able to successfully perform a safety project.
Next to the detailed knowledge on the core documents of the safety management, like the safety plan, the safety case and the confirmation measures, the upcoming safety manager receives an overview of the four development phases according to ISO 26262:2018: The Concept Phase, the System Development Phase, the Hardware Development Phase and the Software Development Phase.
The newly acquired knowledge is steeled by applying this knowledge to a small sample project in a group work exercise. In this exercise, central work products for the functional safety management are created, including the Safety Plan, Safety Case, and a process description.
Throughout the training we provide the learners with the support that they need in order to successfully establish knowledge and competence in the field of functional safety. Therefore, we have split the training into two core learning areas: Theory (Level 1) and Practical (Level 2).
Theory (Level 1)
1. Theoretical Content
The theoretical part contains both the expectations from the ISO 26262:2018 towards the project and organization, as well as a self-check with training questions in the style of the examination. The online training is spread over four training sprints and one examination sprint. Each sprint has the theoretical elements available as online content that can be viewed, suspended, resumed, and repeated at any time. In addition, there are dedicated time slots each sprint for asking the training questions that arise during the theoretical part.
2. Theoretical Examination
The knowledge achieved on functional safety is tested in a multiple-choice examination. As the examination is designed as an on-demand online examination, you can take your time to prepare and select your favorite time to take the exam. Upon successful completion of the theoretical examination, the first certification level, the "Certified Safety Manager" is achieved.
Practical (Level 2)
3. Practical Exercise
The practical part is designed synchronously with the theoretical part and puts an equal focus on practical exercises that allow the trainees to gain vital understanding on how to achieve work products compliant with ISO 26262:2018. The practical exercise sends the group to create typical work products for a safety related development according to ISO 26262:2018. Within the group, discussions and exchange of experience enhances the learning experience, being supplemented with trainer meetings as part of the practical examination.
4. Practical Examination
The practical exercise is accompanied with the practical examination, where the trainer is providing feedback to the created content with the rigor that will be encountered in functional safety assessments. The respective examination record is shared with the team each sprint and rates the degree of conformity with review questions answered by the trainer. This allows the trainer to provide detailed feedback on the actual competence presented and prepares the team for any upcoming functional safety assessment. Upon successful completion of the theoretical and practical examination, the second certification level, the "Certified Competent Safety Manager" is achieved.
2. Content
Training Sprint 1: Overall Safety Management
Introduction to ISO 26262 (ISO 26262:2018−2, Clause 4)
Introduction to functional safety and core aspects for achieving this. The ISO 26262 is introduced and explained, including how to read this standard.
Quality Management Basics (ISO 9000; ISO 9001)
A nutshell summary of quality management that is essential for starting a safety related development. It explains the concept of processes and their aggregation to a complete management system. It briefly turns towards the topics of quality policy and quality objectvies before diving into the achievement of conformity.
Overall Safety Management (ISO 26262:2018−2, Clause 5)
The corporate topics of safety management, that must be addressed before starting a safety development project and continued after the safety development project is concluded. The topics of this module consider the expectations on organizations than are hosting the projects which are developing safety relevant products.
Documentation Management (ISO 26262:2018−8, Clause 10)
The definition and handling of the documentation that is the basis for the Safety Case and the Release for Production.
Competence Management (ISO 26262:2018−2, Clause 5.4.4; ISO 9001:2015, Clause 7.2)
This module explains the source of competence requirements in the organization and how to meet these requirements. It also addresses the vital part of any project management for ensuring that all the necessary competencies are on board the project. (−)
Training Sprint 2: Project Safety Management
Project Safety Management (ISO 26262:2018−2, Clause 6)
This module covers the entire safety management that is performed throughout an entire safety related project. It starts from the role definitions of project manager and safety manager, continuing with the required safety planning. The process reference model is explained, touching all the different topics that you come across during the safety planning. The module concludes with detailing the final evidence of the development part of the safety lifecycle: the safety case.
Training Sprint 3: The Safety Lifecycle
Managing Distributed Developments (ISO 26262:2018−8, Clause 5)
How to correctly handle organizational interfaces in a joint development. This is the only part of the ISO 26262 that deals with the fact that different organizations are involved in a development effort. This interface is examined from different angles and the corresponding DIA is introduced.
Concept Phase in a Nutshell (ISO 26262:2018−3)
This summary of the concept phase briefly introduces the topics of the item definition, the hazard analysis and risk assessment, and the functional safety concept.
System Development in a Nutshell (ISO 26262:2018−4)
This short summary of the System Development Phase introduces the Technical Safety Concept, the Item Integration and the Safety Validation.
Hardware Development in a Nutshell (ISO 26262:2018−5)
This short introduction to the Hardware Development Phase covers safety related aspects of hardware design, integration and verification, as well as the architectural metrics and failure rate in a short safety analysis example.
Software Development in a Nutshell (ISO 26262:2018−6)
This short introduction to the Software Development Phase covers the general software topics, software safety requirements, the software architectural design, as well as unit and integration testing.
Training Sprint 4: Supporting Processes
Problem and Change Management (ISO 26262:2018−2, Clause 5.4.3; ISO 26262:2018−8, Clause 8)
Problem and Change Management is about keeping track of problems found and changes made during the safety lifecycle. While considered two separate processes, we see them as so interdependent that we cover both in one module.
Software Tools (ISO 26262:2018−8, Clause 11)
Tools are our small or large helpers that facilitate our engineering work. Whereas they support us systematically, we should be aware of the risk that comes from the level of trust we put into these tools. This module covers how to justify the trust we put into the software tools that are used throughout the safety lifecycle.
Configuration Management (ISO 26262:2018−8, Clause 7)
Configuration Management is one of the three key supporting processes that keep our documentation clean, available, and unwavering. We discuss technical expectations, the document state model, and baselining.
Assessment Briefing
A brief introduction of what to expect and how to behave when being audited or assessed. (−)
Training Sprint 5: Examination
Time to prepare for the exam with practice questions and Q&A with the instructor.
3. Target group
Project managers, Safety managers, Line managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Process Owners
4. Added value after training
The project manager now knows his responsibilities. This enables him to address the risks of his responsible leadership position and ensure that the project reaches its goal.
The safety manager knows his responsibilities and those of the tasks he may be taking on additionally. He knows that the project manager must have complete confidence in him, and he is able to live up to that confidence.
Waste no more time. Learning creates competence.
The training process
1. Online registration/inquiries
You sign up for a training session online and choose from the various payment options. After completing the registration, you will receive an invoice by email.
If you have any inquiries, you will receive an offer that you or your employer simply order.
2nd payment
We accept the following payment options: PayPal, credit card, invoice.
3. Online login details
The trainer emails the online invitations with the login details to the participants at least one week before the start.
4th training
With practical examples and lots of interaction, we work together to develop the content and understanding and deepen the application. In this way, you will be fit for the exam and master the implementation in everyday working life.
6. Certificates
After the training, the trainer emails the certificate of participation.
7th follow-up
4-6 weeks later, participants and trainers meet again online and report and discuss the implementation successes.
The exam process
In our functional safety training courses, the test is carried out directly by the training provider, but supervised by Saphire Certificaiton eG. Your certificate is issued accordingly by Saphire Certification eG.
You will be registered for the exam even before the training.
The exam is conducted as an online exam; you need a stable Internet connection and a webcam with microphone to take part. Please ensure that you have the technical infrastructure for the exam well in advance of the examination date.
Exam structure
The theory test comprises 30 multiple choice questions, in which each of the four selectable answers is either true or false regardless of the other answers. The correct answers must be marked as correct or incorrect by the participants accordingly. The exam time is 120 minutes. The theoretical examination is to be taken as an individual examination and is conducted in English.
Passing the Exam
One point is awarded for each answer correctly marked as correct or correct as incorrect. The theoretical test is considered passed if at least 90 points are achieved.
Allowed materials
Only printed course materials (from any course provider), published works, dictionaries and personal notes are allowed for the theoretical examination. We would like to point out that the use of sample exams and practice questions is expressly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification.
Technical requirements
Participants must have the usual technical devices and an Internet connection. The standard technical equipment includes a PC with audio playback and recording functions and a webcam. The required software comprises an office suite and a current version of a widely used Internet browser program. The documents created as part of the practical exercises must be uploaded or sent by e-mail to the respective examiner.
Legal
Payment deadline
Invoices must be paid within 14 days. For seminars, the money must be received 10 days before the start. Different agreements can be made.
Rebooking
Before the start of the seminar, participants can name a replacement person for the entire training in writing by email. This rebooking is free of charge.
Participants can inquire in writing by email whether they can rebook to a specifically named other training (or just another date). For inquiries 10 days from the start of the seminar, we can often rebook.
Schedule changes by Knüvener Mackert
If training cannot be carried out as planned, Knüvener Mackert can set a later training date. We will communicate any changes as soon as possible. We are unable to reimburse associated costs.
Cancellations
The following cancellation costs apply:
- Up to 30 days before the start of the seminar: 0% (full refund of the invoice amount)
- Up to 14 days before the start of the seminar: 50%
- Otherwise: 100% (no refund)
Effective learning
Make theory simple and applicable with many practical examples
In our functional safety training courses, we make sure that explanations of this comprehensive topic are very clear. With lots of interaction, mutual exchange and concrete discussions, the explanations become round and very effective learning. We explain the theory in a simple and structured way and support understanding with appropriate practical exercises. Thanks to our unique online learning concept, the training is a very personal event with lots of concrete trainer feedback, regardless of the number of participants. This approach ensures optimal learning outcomes as well as solid practical skills.
Don't waste time. Learning creates competence.