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Course in Ethics in Failure Simulation

Online 300-hour course in ethics in failure simulation. 6 modules covering IEC 61508 (functional safety), IEC 60812 (failure mode and effects analysis, FMEA) and Isograph FaultTree+. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Master the main failure simulation and analysis techniques.

02

Identify assumptions, simplifications and the limits of validity of models.

03

Apply the requirements of functional safety standards to failure analysis.

04

Recognise ethical dilemmas when setting tolerable risks and omitting scenarios.

05

Analyse the challenges of autonomous systems in accordance with ISO 21448 and UL 4600.

06

Communicate the uncertainty of simulation results honestly.

07

Carry out a responsible and documented failure analysis for a real system.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Functional safety engineer looking to specialise in Ethics in Failure Simulation.
  • Reliability engineer looking to specialise in Ethics in Failure Simulation.
  • RAMS analyst looking to specialise in Ethics in Failure Simulation.
  • Independent safety assessor looking to specialise in Ethics in Failure Simulation.
  • Autonomous systems engineer looking to specialise in Ethics in Failure Simulation.
  • Certification consultant looking to specialise in Ethics in Failure Simulation.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the automotive industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEC 61508 (functional safety)
  • IEC 60812 (failure mode and effects analysis, FMEA)
  • IEC 61025 (fault tree analysis)
  • ISO 26262 (functional safety in road vehicles)
  • ISO 21448 (SOTIF, safety of the intended functionality)
  • SAE ARP4761 (safety assessment of civil aircraft)
  • MIL-STD-882E (system safety)
  • UL 4600 (safety of autonomous products)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Fault, error and failure: terminology
  2. 1.2Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) according to IEC 60812
  3. 1.3Fault trees according to IEC 61025
  4. 1.4Markov analysis and reliability
  5. 1.5Fault injection in hardware and software
  6. 1.6Monte Carlo reliability simulation
  7. 1.7Digital twins for failure scenarios
  8. 1.8Hardware-in-the-loop testing
  9. 1.9Common and dependent failure modes
  10. 1.10Laboratory: fault tree of a braking system
  1. 2.1Failure independence hypotheses
  2. 2.2Quality of failure rate data
  3. 2.3Epistemic and aleatory uncertainty
  4. 2.4Validation of simulation models
  5. 2.5Unconsidered scenarios and black swans
  6. 2.6Bias of the modeller and of the client
  7. 2.7Sensitivity of results to parameters
  8. 2.8Documentation of limitations
  9. 2.9Peer review of models
  10. 2.10Practice: sensitivity analysis of an FMEA model
  1. 3.1IEC 61508 and SIL levels
  2. 3.2ISO 26262 and ASIL levels
  3. 3.3ISO 21448 and the intended functionality (SOTIF)
  4. 3.4ARP4761 in aeronautical safety assessment
  5. 3.5Safety arguments and GSN notation
  6. 3.6Simulation evidence in certification
  7. 3.7Qualified tools for simulation
  8. 3.8Independence of the assessment
  9. 3.9Responsibility of the safety assessor
  10. 3.10Case study: safety argument for an ADAS system
  1. 4.1Acceptable risk and the ALARP criterion
  2. 4.2Statistical value of life in decisions
  3. 4.3Concealment of known failure modes
  4. 4.4Pressure to downgrade criticality
  5. 4.5Military system failures and harm to third parties
  6. 4.6Shared responsibility in supply chains
  7. 4.7The Boeing 737 MAX case and the MCAS system
  8. 4.8The Therac-25 case
  9. 4.9Communication of residual risks
  10. 4.10Workshop: structured debate on the MCAS case
  1. 5.1Perception and classification failures
  2. 5.2Controlled degradation and safe modes
  3. 5.3Loss of command and control link
  4. 5.4Cyberattacks as failure modes
  5. 5.5Risk-based test scenarios
  6. 5.6Scenario coverage and stopping criteria
  7. 5.7Human-machine interaction during failures
  8. 5.8Event logging for investigation
  9. 5.9Transparency towards operators and regulators
  10. 5.10Practice: catalogue of failure scenarios for a UGV
  1. 6.1Selection of the system and its context
  2. 6.2Functional model and architecture
  3. 6.3FMEA and fault tree analysis
  4. 6.4Simulation of critical scenarios
  5. 6.5Assessment of uncertainties
  6. 6.6Safety argument
  7. 6.7Ethical assessment of residual risks
  8. 6.8Communication plan for results
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Isograph FaultTree+, ReliaSoft BlockSim, MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS medini analyze, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real FMEA and fault tree analysis procedures, fault injection in simulation, and independent reviews of safety cases. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with OT cybersecurity, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Selection of the system and its context

Master the main failure simulation and analysis techniques.

Functional model and architecture

Identify assumptions, simplifications and the limits of validity of models.

FMEA and fault tree analysis

Apply the requirements of functional safety standards to failure analysis.

Simulation of critical scenarios

Recognise ethical dilemmas when setting tolerable risks and omitting scenarios.

Assessment of uncertainties

Analyse the challenges of autonomous systems in accordance with ISO 21448 and UL 4600.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Functional safety engineerReliability engineerRAMS analystIndependent safety assessorAutonomous systems engineerCertification consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You work with Isograph FaultTree+, ReliaSoft BlockSim, MATLAB/Simulink and ANSYS medini analyze. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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