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Course on International RAMS Certification Standards

Online 300-hour course on international RAMS certification standards. 6 modules covering IEC 61508 (functional safety), EN 50126-1 (railway RAMS) and ReliaSoft Weibull++. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Define the concepts of reliability, availability, maintainability and safety.

02

Compare the RAMS standards of different industrial sectors.

03

Apply reliability and maintainability models to real systems.

04

Determine the safety integrity level required for a function.

05

Carry out FMEA and fault tree analysis.

06

Structure a safety case with traceable evidence.

07

Prepare a dossier for the RAMS certification of a system.

Profile

Who it's for

  • RAMS engineer looking to specialise in international RAMS certification standards.
  • Functional safety engineer looking to specialise in international RAMS certification standards.
  • Reliability analyst looking to specialise in international RAMS certification standards.
  • System certification manager looking to specialise in international RAMS certification standards.
  • System safety auditor looking to specialise in international RAMS certification standards.
  • Maintainability engineer looking to specialise in international RAMS certification standards.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the railway industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEC 61508 (functional safety)
  • EN 50126-1 (railway RAMS)
  • IEC 60300-1 (reliability management)
  • IEC 60812 (FMEA)
  • IEC 61025 (fault tree analysis)
  • MIL-HDBK-217F (reliability prediction)
  • ISO 26262 (functional safety in automotive)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Definition of each of the four characteristics
  2. 1.2Relationship between them and design trade-offs
  3. 1.3System lifecycle and where the analysis fits
  4. 1.4Contractual reliability requirements
  5. 1.5Sectors that demand it: railway, aerospace and energy
  6. 1.6Reference standards and their hierarchy
  7. 1.7Role of the independent assessor
  8. 1.8Common vocabulary and metrics
  9. 1.9Reliability data sources
  10. 1.10Exercise: define requirements for a system
  1. 2.1European railway reliability and safety standard
  2. 2.2General-purpose functional safety standards
  3. 2.3Software and hardware functional safety
  4. 2.4Aerospace design and certification standards
  5. 2.5Historical military standards and their current validity
  6. 2.6Reliability management standards
  7. 2.7System lifecycle management
  8. 2.8Application guides and supporting documents
  9. 2.9Relationship with the quality management system
  10. 2.10Practice: regulatory map of a project
  1. 3.1Reliability prediction and its methods
  2. 3.2Reliability block diagrams
  3. 3.3Failure mode and effects analysis
  4. 3.4Criticality analysis and its prioritisation
  5. 3.5Fault trees and minimal cut sets
  6. 3.6Markov analysis for repairable systems
  7. 3.7Calculation of availability and unavailability
  8. 3.8Maintainability: repair times and logistics
  9. 3.9Reliability-centred maintenance
  10. 3.10Practice: carry out a failure mode analysis
  1. 4.1Concept of a safety function
  2. 4.2Hazard and risk analysis
  3. 4.3Allocation of the integrity level
  4. 4.4Requirements by level and measures required
  5. 4.5Fault tolerance and architectures
  6. 4.6Systematic and random failures
  7. 4.7Diagnostics, coverage and periodic testing
  8. 4.8Common cause failures and their treatment
  9. 4.9Software and its safety lifecycle
  10. 4.10Practice: allocate and justify an integrity level
  1. 5.1Structure of a safety case
  2. 5.2Argument, evidence and traceability
  3. 5.3Demonstration plan and compliance matrix
  4. 5.4System verification and validation
  5. 5.5Reliability and growth testing
  6. 5.6Field data and feedback
  7. 5.7Independent assessment and its scope
  8. 5.8Management of deviations and open risks
  9. 5.9Authorisation for entry into service
  10. 5.10Practice: draft the outline of a safety case
  1. 6.1Choice of system and sector
  2. 6.2Reliability and safety requirements
  3. 6.3Applicable regulatory map
  4. 6.4Failure mode and criticality analysis
  5. 6.5Reliability and availability calculation
  6. 6.6Hazard analysis and integrity level
  7. 6.7Verification and validation plan
  8. 6.8Safety case and compliance matrix
  9. 6.9Technical report
  10. 6.10Project defence
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

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

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ReliaSoft Weibull++, ReliaSoft BlockSim, Isograph FaultTree+, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practicals cover real procedures: analysis of field failure data, preparation of a safety case, and audits of certification evidence. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accredited 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 operating 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:safety-by-design approach, OT cyber-security, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Choice of system and sector

Define the concepts of reliability, availability, maintainability and safety.

Reliability and safety requirements

Compare the RAMS standards of different industrial sectors.

Applicable regulatory map

Apply reliability and maintainability models to real systems.

Failure mode and criticality analysis

Determine the safety integrity level required for a function.

Reliability and availability calculation

Carry out FMEA and fault tree analysis.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

RAMS engineerFunctional safety engineerReliability analystSystem certification managerSystem safety auditorMaintainability engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

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

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.

The course uses ReliaSoft Weibull++, ReliaSoft BlockSim, Isograph FaultTree+, MATLAB. 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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