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CFSE / CFSP Training & Certification

The Certified Functional Safety Expert (CSFE) and the Certified
Functional Safety Professional (CFSP) are global programs that apply
to the field of functional safety. The knowledge required for the
CFSE/CFSP programs are based on current industry accepted
practices and standards.

CFSE & CFSP programs aim to ensure that personnel performing SIS
lifecycle activities are competent and are of national and international
standards of performance. Standards require proof of qualification to
ensure safety knowledge and skills are up to date. Some companies
Training Approved by may require that personnel overseeing and executing the safety
CFSE Governance Board
projects are CFSP holders.

Safety Life Cycle Model – IEC61508

Concept

Overall Scope “ANALYSIS”

Definition
Phase
Hazard & Risk
(End User / Consultant)
Analysis

Overall Safety
Requirements

Safety Requirements
Allocation

Overall Planning Safety-related Safety-related External Risk

systems : systems : other Reduction
Operation & Validation Installation & E/E/PES Technology Facilities
Maintenance Planning Commissioning
Planning Planning Realisation Realisation Realisation “REALISATION”
(Vendor / Contractor /
End User)
Overall Installation
& Commissioning

Overall Safety
Validation

Overall Operation &

Maintenance
Overall Modification
& Retrofit
“OPERATION”
(End User / Contractor)
Decommissioning

* Terms & Conditions Apply

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CFSE/CFSP Training Course

Since safety is such an important issue in the process and machine industries, the Governance Board
treats the CFSE/CFSP applications and examinations very seriously. As a result, the certificate
examinations are extremely rigorous and often demand significant preparation in order to achieve the
80% passing grade.

The exida 4½ day training course offered by Excel Marco provides a good supplement to independent
study and helps candidates on their final preparation and review prior to taking the CFSE/CFSP
examinations. This training has been approved by the CFSE Governance Board.

The course is highly recommended for:

• Loss Prevention Professionals

• Process Safety Coordinators
• Plant Risk Analysts
• Control Engineers and their Management

Course Content
Day 1: Day 3 & 4:
• Introduction to Safety Instrumented Systems • Safety Instrumented System (SIS) Design
• The Safety Lifecycle • Fault Tolerant Architectures for Sensors, Logic
• Principles of Risk Management Solvers and Final Elements
• Probability • Safety Instrumented Functions, SIL Verification
• Process Hazards Analysis • System Engineering and Installation
• Pre-Startup Safety Review
• Operations and Management of Change

Day 2: Day 5- Examination Revision (Half-day):

• Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) • Safety Lifecycle Concepts
• Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection • Key Standards Review
• Safety Requirements Specification

Typical Class Size

Minimum of 12 participants and maximum intake of 20.

Recommended Texts for Preparation of Examinations

1. Safety Integrity Level Selection

2. Control Systems Safety Evaluation and Reliability
3. Safety Instrumented Systems Verification
4. CFSE Study Guide
5. Win-Win: A Manager’s Guide to Functional Safety

* Please email us for enquiries on stock availability and price of texts.

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Certified Functional Safety Experts (CFSE)

CFSE is aimed at professionals who actively lead, coordinate and review the more complex and
demanding activities in the Safety Lifecycle in leadership positions including SIL selection and SIL
verification.

CFSE Eligibility Requirements for Examination

Applying candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of related experience with credit given for
education as follows:

With Engineering With Other Technical With Non-Technical

Highest Educational Level
Degree degree Degree
No higher level education 10 years 10 years 10 years
Bachelor's degree 7 years 8 years 9 years
Master's degree 6 years 7 years 8½ years
PhD 4 years 6 years 8 years
Professional Engineering Subtract 1 additional Subtract 1 additional Subtract 1½ additional
Certification/License (PE) year year year

Submission Requirements for CFSE Examination Application

Failure to submit any of the following by stipulated closing date may result in inability to secure a place
or taking of examination at your own risk prior to acceptance to the exam. Please note that there are
no refunds.

Please access http://www.cfse.org/applicant.php for forms and more details.

To submit by Applicant:
1. Examination Application Form
2. Copies of Educational Certificates
3. Case Study Form, containing description of project where the candidate demonstrated his/her
skills, knowledge and responsibility for a significant element of the safety lifecycle in accord
with the relevant areas of 61508/61511/62061
4. Referee Statement - (4 referees) - submitted by referee (one for each referee listed in
Examination Application Form). This will also include a supporting statement from one of the
referees for the Case Study.
5. Copies of Licenses, Registration & Certificates
6. Professional Conduct Statement
7. Proof of Payment for Examination Application Fees (This is not required if fees are paid directly
to Excel Marco)

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Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP)
CFSP is for professionals who need a thorough understanding of the Safety Lifecycle activities at the
execution level without necessarily leading, coordinating or reviewing the more complex and
demanding activities.

CFSP Eligibility Requirements for Examination

Applying candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of related experience with credit given for
education as follows:

With Engineering With Other Technical With Non-Technical

Highest Educational Level
Degree degree Degree
No higher level education 2 years 2 years 2 years
Bachelor's degree & higher 0 year 0 year 1 year

Submission Requirements for CFSP Examination Application

Failure to submit any of the following by stipulated closing date may result in inability to secure a place
or taking of examination at your own risk prior to acceptance to the exam. Please note that there are
no refunds.

Please access http://www.cfse.org/applicant.php for forms and more details.

To submit by Applicant:
1. Examination Application Form
2. Copies of Educational Certificates
3. Referee Statement - (2 referees) - submitted by referee (one for each referee listed in
Examination Application Form).
4. Copies of Licenses, Registration & Certificates
5. Professional Conduct Statement
6. Proof of Payment for Examination Application Fees (This is not required if fees are paid directly
to Excel Marco)

Contact Us
For further enquiries, please email to [email protected] or alternatively, please contact our
sales representative at Tel: +65 68586635 (Press 1 for Sales) or fax: +65 6858 2884.

Excel Marco Singapore Pte Ltd Exida.com, LLC

Tel: +65-6858-6635 Fax: +65-6858-2884 Tel: +1-215-453-1720 Fax: +1-215-257-1657
www.excelmarco.com www.exida.com