Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs)

Online | In-company

Overview

This course will develop your understanding of Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) and how they are managed.

Many facilities use SIFs to reduce the likelihood of a hazardous event and maintain the As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) status. SIFs are generally designed and operated in conformance with IEC 61508/ IEC 61511. The codes address SIF design, selection and ongoing management in terms of a life cycle.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course you will understand:

• the principles of the SIF life cycle
• how to determine the Safety Integrity Level (SIL) rating for a SIF, using both risk graphs and layer of protection analysis (LOPA)
• how the SIL is verified
• the ongoing management of SIFs through operation, maintenance, modification and decommissioning.

Who will benefit

Anyone who would like to develop a broad understanding of SIFs and how they are managed, especially technical and process safety specialists.

What delegates say

"I found the course very helpful in getting an understanding of how SIFs are determined and calculated and the ongoing requirements. Nigel was very knowledgeable about the topic. It was presented well and followed a good structure. There was also plenty of video examples which I find helps break up the presentation and keeps interest. Was also good to be across two sessions."
D Jenkins, Gower Chemicals, UK

Course outline

• SIF life cycle phase 1
• SIF life cycle phase 2
• Introduction to HAZOP and LOPA
• SIF life cycle phases 3 and 4 
• SIF life cycle phases 5-11
• Pitfalls 

Upcoming courses

Online 

Online courses consist of two live and interactive modules with the trainer.

From 13 May 2025

• Module 1–13 May 2025, 10:00–13:00 BST
• Module 2–16 May 2025, 10:00–13:00 BST

Live sessions are delivered via Microsoft Teams. If you don't already have this installed, you can join as a guest in order to access the training.

Face-to-face 

• 25–26 February 2025, Rugby, UK

Not available then?

Register your interest in alternative dates.

Fees

• IChemE member – £880 + VAT 
• Non-member – £1,100 + VAT 

How to register

Select your preferred course from the list of upcoming start dates and go to the 'Book course' button at the bottom of the page.

More than one person to train?

Multi-place discounts

Discounts are available to companies booking more than one place. Bookings must be made at the same time to receive the discount.

• 2 places – 10% discount
• 3 places –15% discount
• 4 or more places – 20% discount

In-company training

This course can be delivered to corporate teams, either on-site or online. This could be a cost-effective option if you have several people requiring the training. Content can be tailored to your specific requirements. Request a quotation.

Attendance certificate and CPD hours

An e-certificate will be issued at the end of the course to confirm attendance and CPD hours logged. Please note that you must attend all modules to receive the certificate.

CPD hours should be used as an approximate guide and will vary depending on the preferred approach of the delegate and to what extent additional learning is completed.