kVA Announces 4-Day ISO-26262 Training Event in Troy, MI

DETROIT, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- kVA, a leader in functional safety, has announced a four-day training session on the topic of Automotive Functional Safety and the ISO 26262 Standard. This training is to be held October 24-28, in Troy, Michigan. The training will be led by Germany's TUV NORD, an internationally recognized expert in functional safety. 

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     For the first time in the U.S., kVA and TUV-Nord offer the option to obtain certification as a Functional Safety Certified Automotive Engineer (FSCAE).  "The FSCAE certification is a valuable qualification, currently in high demand in the automotive industry" said Bill Taylor, Managing Partner of kVA.  "If you're working with the ISO 26262 standard, you need to show proof of your skills and knowledge.  The FSCAE certificate makes a statement." 

     Training participants will also be provided a USB stick containing a unique FMEDA-Workbench database tool.  This tool is  developed exclusively by TUV NORD according to the reliability standard IEC 62380.   This simple, excel-based software tool streamlines FMEDA analysis in accordance with ISO 26262 principles. For example, the tool allows for calculation of failure rates as defined by the ISO 26262.

     The new ISO 26262 standard describes management of Functional Safety as the essential basis for the development of safety-relevant electronics in passenger vehicles. The training is provided in three sequential sessions, including: (1) Functional Safety Management, (2) System and Hardware Development, and (3) Software Development.  Participants may choose one or all of the sessions; only participants in all three sessions will be candidates for the FSCAE certification.

     The FSCAE qualification is valid for two years. By attending a follow-up workshop and successfully passing an examination, the qualification can be extended another two years. Further certification as a Functional Safety Certified Automotive Manager (FSCAM) can be achieved by individuals demonstrating working on relevant safety projects for at least the past 4 years and successfully pass a qualification audit by TUV NORD.

     The training seminar is designed to be flexible, allowing for specific training sessions for managers, software developers, and hardware developers.  Participants of the full training session will receive:

     • Complete training of the ISO 26262 standard;

     • Certification as a Functional Safety Certified Automotive Engineer (pending successful completion of the examination);

     • The complete FMEDA-Workbench database developed inclusively by TUV NORD, allowing for the execution of FMEDAs and calculations of failures according to the ISO 26262;

     • The gateway entry for further certification as a Functional Safety Certified Automotive Manager.

     Interested parties can email [email protected] for more information; or call Bill Taylor at 864.633.9554.  A registration flyer is available at www.kvausa.com/sg_userfiles/kVA_ISO26262_Training_Registration_2011_10.pdf  

Media Contact: William Taylor kVA, 864-633-9554, [email protected]

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