Safety Instrumented System Design/Engineering and Certification Course
Course Overview
This intensive 10-day hands-on training program is designed to provide participants with the practical knowledge and technical skills required to specialize in Safety Instrumented Systems.
The course is ensuring progressive learning from beginner to expert level and prepare trainees to become Functional Safety Engineer international certification.
Target Audience
This training is ideal for:
- Automation & Instrumentation Personnel
- Maintenance Technicians, Supervisors and Engineers
- Electrical Engineers & System Integrators
- Industrial Electricians
- Technical Trainers and Engineering Students
- Beginners with little or no Instrumentation experience
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of physics
- Familiarity with Windows-based PC operation
- Prior Instrumentation experience is helpful but not required
Training Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand Instrumentations Fundamentals
- Understand Instrumentation documentation
- Understand Instrumentation Measurement and Calibration
- Understand Instrumentation Maintenance Tasks
Training Structure
- Registration Fee: N50,000
- Advanced Training Fee: N450,000
- Duration: 10 Days
- Mode: Instructor-led 95% Practical & 5% Theory Sessions
Software Tools:
- HART and Foundation Fieldbus Communicator
- PDF and MS Word/Excel
How to apply
- Send email to training@intellectsenergy.com.
- Call or send Whatsapp message to 08051203632 or 09112825104
Day 1: SIS Fundamentals & IEC Standards Overview
Objectives:
- Understand functional safety concepts
- Learn structure and requirements of IEC standards
Topics:
- Introduction to Functional Safety
- Overview of:
- IEC 61508 (General Functional Safety)
- IEC 61511 (Process Industry / Oil & Gas)
- SIS vs Basic Process Control System (BPCS)
- Safety Lifecycle concept
- Hazardous events in:
- Oil & Gas (blowouts, gas leaks)
- Manufacturing (machine hazards)
- Power plants (boiler trips, turbine overspeed)
Practical / Workshop:
- Identify SIS in real plant diagrams
- Group exercise: Safety incident analysis
Outcome:
Participants understand SIS purpose, structure, and standards.
Day 2: Hazard Analysis & Risk Assessment
Objectives:
- Learn how to identify and evaluate risks
Topics:
- Hazard Identification Techniques:
- HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study)
- What-If Analysis
- FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis)
- Risk Graph & Risk Matrix
- Determining Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
- Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
Industry Application:
- Oil & Gas: Separator overpressure scenario
- Manufacturing: Conveyor/motor safety
- Power Plant: Boiler flame failure
Practical / Workshop:
- Perform HAZOP on a process system
- SIL determination using LOPA worksheet
Outcome:
Participants can conduct hazard analysis and assign SIL levels.
Day 3: SIS Design & Engineering
Objectives:
- Understand how to design SIS to meet SIL requirements
Topics:
- SIS Architecture:
- Sensors, Logic Solvers, Final Elements
- Hardware Fault Tolerance (HFT)
- Safe Failure Fraction (SFF)
- Redundancy (1oo1, 1oo2, 2oo3 voting)
- Safety PLC vs Standard PLC
- IEC 61511 design requirements
Industry Systems:
- Emergency Shutdown System (ESD)
- Fire & Gas Systems (F&G)
- Burner Management System (BMS)
Practical / Workshop:
- Design an SIS loop (e.g., high-pressure trip)
- Select SIL-rated instruments
Outcome:
Participants can design compliant SIS architectures.
Day 4: Verification, Validation & Maintenance
Objectives:
- Learn testing, verification, and lifecycle management
Topics:
- SIL Verification calculations (PFDavg)
- Proof Testing & Test Intervals
- Functional Safety Assessment (FSA)
- Commissioning & Validation procedures
- Maintenance strategies for SIS
- Bypass management & alarm handling
Industry Case Studies:
- Oil & Gas: ESD failure case
- Manufacturing: Safety interlock failure
- Power Plant: Turbine trip failure
Practical / Workshop:
- Calculate PFDavg for a safety loop
- Develop proof test procedures
Outcome:
Participants can validate and maintain SIS systems effectively.
Day 5: Operation, Auditing & Certification Preparation
Objectives:
- Prepare for SIS certification and real-world implementation
Topics:
- SIS Operation & Management
- Functional Safety Management (FSM)
- Auditing & compliance with IEC 61511
- Documentation requirements:
- SRS (Safety Requirement Specification)
- Cause & Effect Matrix
- Common failures & lessons learned
Certification Preparation:
- Sample exam questions (TÜV-style)
- Revision of key concepts:
- SIL determination
- Lifecycle phases
- SIS design principles
Final Assessment:
- Written test
- Group project presentation (design + risk analysis)
Outcome:
Participants are ready for SIS certification exams and field application.
Day 6 to Day 10:
- Self practice at our facility with hardware and software
Training Materials & Deliverables
- Comprehensive training manual (soft + hard copy)
- Practical lab exercises and example programs
- Course slides and reference documents
- Certificate of Completion
- Post-training technical support (optional)
Training Methodology
- Instructor-led presentations
- Real-world case studies and troubleshooting
- Progressive assessments to reinforce learning outcomes
Duration & Schedule
- Total Duration: 10 Days (Monday–Friday, 2 weeks)
- Daily Schedule: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Format: Onsite
Certification
Participants who complete both modules and pass the final project assessment will receive a Certificate of Proficiency in Safety Instrumented Systems issued by Intellects Energy Ltd