ISO 26262 Automotive Functional Safety Training in Copenhagen, Denmark

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to ISO 26262, the international standard for functional safety in automotive systems, focusing on its principles, lifecycle, and application in the development of safe and reliable vehicles.

Introduction to ISO 26262

Module 1: Overview of ISO 26262

Introduction to functional safety and the role of ISO 26262.

Scope and applicability in the automotive industry.

Key terms and definitions (ASIL, HARA, etc.).

Module 2: Functional Safety Lifecycle

Overview of the safety lifecycle phases.

Functional safety management roles and responsibilities.

Interaction between OEMs and suppliers in compliance.

Module 3: Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

Understanding hazards and defining operational scenarios.

Performing HARA to determine ASIL levels.

Case study

Development Process and Safety Requirements (Continued)

Module 4: System Design and Technical Safety Requirements

Transition from functional to technical safety requirements.

Safety goal decomposition and allocation to system components.

Developing safety mechanisms for fault detection and mitigation.

Module 5: Hardware and Software Development under ISO 26262

Hardware development guidelines and metrics for safety analysis.

Software development processes, including coding standards and validation.

Overview of verification and validation practices for compliance.

Module 6: ASIL Decomposition and Requirements Allocation

Strategies for breaking down ASIL requirements.

Collaborating with suppliers to meet safety goals.

Case study

Implementation, Verification, and Compliance

Module 7: Verification and Validation Techniques

ISO 26262-compliant testing strategies.

Static and dynamic testing methodologies.

Conducting fault injection tests and safety evaluations.

Module 8: Safety Case Development

Documenting and presenting a safety case.

Integrating evidence to demonstrate ISO 26262 compliance.

Example safety case for an ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System).

Module 9: Functional Safety Audit and Assessment

Preparing for functional safety assessments.

Common pitfalls and best practices for audits.

Group activity: Simulated functional safety audit session.