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Basic Knowledge of Functional Safety, SIL

Do you want to understand what functional safety means, how the different Safety Integrity Levels, SIL, are applied and why this is relevant to the practice of design, technical work and operational systems? Dosign Academy’s Basic Knowledge of Functional Safety, SIL, training course gives you a clear foundation in functional safety, SIL concepts and their practical application within industrial systems.

Course type

Technische modules

Teaching location

Rotterdam

Course days

2 avonden

Start date

05-10-2026

Lesson programme

he Basic Knowledge of Functional Safety, SIL, training course focuses on the fundamentals of functional safety within industrial systems. You are introduced to the concepts behind standards such as IEC 61508 and IEC 61511, learn what a Safety Integrity Level, SIL, is and how this level is determined within safety systems. This SIL training course gives you a solid foundation before moving on to further specialisation in risk assessment, safety functions or safety lifecycle management.

After completing the training course, you will understand:

  • What functional safety means and which standards are involved
  • What a Safety Integrity Level, SIL, is and how it is determined
  • How functional safety is applied within systems and processes
  • Why SIL assessments are important for safety and reliability
  • How risks are approached within a functional safety context

After this SIL training course, you will be able to recognise, apply and use functional safety and SIL concepts as a basis for further development in design, technical practice or risk management.

Programme and learning objectives

After this SIL training course, you will be able to recognise, apply and use functional safety and SIL concepts as a basis for further development in design, technical practice or risk management.
Programme and learning objectives of the Basic Knowledge of Functional Safety training course
During the Basic Knowledge of Functional Safety, SIL, training course, you develop insight into the most important concepts and applications of functional safety. The training course focuses on concepts, methodologies and practical considerations relating to SIL and safety standards.

After completing the training course, you will understand:

  • What functional safety means and which standards are involved
  • What a Safety Integrity Level, SIL, is and how it is determined
  • How functional safety is applied within systems and processes
  • Why SIL assessments are important for safety and reliability
  • How risks are approached within a functional safety context

After this SIL training course, you will be able to recognise, apply and use functional safety and SIL concepts as a basis for further development in design, technical practice or risk management.
 

The target audience

Who is this training course designed for?

The Basic Knowledge of Functional Safety, SIL, training course is designed for engineers, technical professionals, designers, safety specialists and other professionals who deal with automation, safety functions or risks in industrial systems. Whether you are involved in design, assessment or operational management, this SIL training course helps you understand the basic principles of functional safety and apply them in practice.

Training fee and duration

Practical information

The Basic Knowledge of Functional Safety, SIL, training course consists of 2 evenings, from 17:30 to 22:00. Study materials, a warm meal and a certificate of participation are included. The fee is €745 per person, excluding VAT.

For former or current participants in our Instrumentation Engineering and Industrial Automation programmes, we offer the option to participate at a reduced rate.

Fee: €745 excluding VAT
Duration: 2 evenings

Start dates

Time - hrs
Location Rotterdam
Trainers
Language Nederlands

The lecturer

The location

  • Rotterdam

    The Mark Offices Fascinatio Boulevard 256 3036 WB Rotterdam Nederland

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The benefits

Why choose Dosign Academy for functional safety?

Functional safety and SIL concepts are crucial for designing, assessing and managing safe systems. Dosign Academy combines current knowledge of standards with practical application, so that you learn how to use functional safety in your daily practice, from design through to operation.

Personal advice and guidance
Every sector and role requires a different approach. That is why we align the training course with your background, so that the knowledge can be applied within your own field of work and processes.

Experienced lecturers from the field
Our trainers have extensive experience with functional safety, SIL analyses and industrial standards. They connect theory to practical cases, so that you learn what really matters in technical practice and risk management.

Practical SIL training
The emphasis is on applicability. You learn not only terms and definitions, but above all how functional safety and SIL concepts are applied within systems, projects and risk analyses.

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The importance of functional safety and SIL

Functional safety focuses on managing risks in systems with potentially critical consequences. Assigning the right Safety Integrity Level, SIL, to a safety function helps quantify the reliability of that function and effectively mitigate risks. With SIL training, you develop insight into how SIL levels are established, why they matter and how to apply them responsibly within your organisation.

Do you want to build a solid foundation in functional safety and learn how SIL levels are applied within safe systems? Follow the Basic Knowledge of Functional Safety, SIL, training course at Dosign Academy and develop knowledge that can be applied directly in your daily practice. Increase your expertise, improve your risk management and work with confidence on safe, reliable installations.