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Diploma in RAMS EN 50126/8/9 and Safety Evidence

Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in RAMS EN 50126/8/9 and Safety Evidence, structured in 8 modules covering fundamentals, regulatory framework, analysis methods, design, systems integration, reliability and risk, and validation, with ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF) and Medini Analyze, and an assigned technical tutor.

Duration6–8 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Master the technical fundamentals of RAMS EN 50126/8/9 and Safety Evidence and its regulatory vocabulary.

02

Apply ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF) and ISO/SAE 21434 to real design and validation decisions.

03

Build and correlate calculation models with Medini Analyze and ANSYS medini.

04

Plan and run test campaigns on conformity test benches and in EMC pre-compliance laboratories.

05

Analyse operating data and translate it into engineering decisions.

06

Prepare the technical and compliance dossier required by the client or the regulator.

07

Lead a RAMS EN 50126/8/9 and Safety Evidence project technically from start to finish.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Functional safety engineers who want to add RAMS EN 50126/8/9 and Safety Evidence to their skill set.
  • Type-approval managers responsible for certification files and changes.
  • RAMS specialists working on safety-critical products.
  • Product quality auditors who need a solid grounding in the applicable standards.
  • Regulatory compliance managers.
  • Certification managers.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the automotive sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 26262 (functional safety of road vehicles)
  • ISO 21448 (SOTIF – safety of the intended functionality)
  • ISO/SAE 21434 (road vehicle cybersecurity engineering)
  • UNECE R155 (cybersecurity management system)
  • UNECE R156 (software update management system)
  • UNECE R157 (automated lane keeping systems)
  • IEC 61508 (functional safety of E/E/PE systems)
  • EN 50126 (railway RAMS)
  • EN 50128 (railway software)
  • EN 50129 (railway safety-related electronic systems)
  • Medini Analyze
  • ANSYS medini
  • Isograph Reliability Workbench
  • PTC Windchill FMEA
  • Enterprise Architect
Syllabus

8 modules

  1. 1.1Core concepts and magnitudes of RAMS EN 50126/8/9 and Safety Evidence
  2. 1.2Technology landscape and state of the art
  3. 1.3Technical terminology and reference documentation
  4. 1.4Physical and engineering principles applied to the case
  5. 1.5Functional architecture: from requirements to components
  6. 1.6Interfaces and dependencies with adjacent systems
  7. 1.7Typical use cases in the sector
  8. 1.8Common errors and how to detect them early
  9. 1.9Data sources and quality criteria
  10. 1.10Guided exercise: initial diagnosis
  1. 2.1Applicable regulatory framework: overview
  2. 2.2Regulatory hierarchy and conflicts between standards
  3. 2.3Mandatory requirements versus good practice
  4. 2.4Acceptance criteria and required evidence
  5. 2.5Technical documentation and traceability
  6. 2.6Change management and configuration control
  7. 2.7Audits, inspections and non-conformities
  8. 2.8Responsibilities and allocation of scope
  9. 2.9Interpretation of critical clauses
  10. 2.10Exercise: regulatory checklist
  1. 3.1Setting up the model: assumptions and simplifications
  2. 3.2Selection of tools and working environment
  3. 3.3Preparation of input data
  4. 3.4Workflow and good modelling practice
  5. 3.5Discretisation and case preparation
  6. 3.6Boundary conditions and load cases
  7. 3.7Convergence control and numerical verification
  8. 3.8Sensitivity analysis and parametric study
  9. 3.9Automation and reuse of models
  10. 3.10Exercise: building a base model
  1. 4.1Design requirements and starting criteria
  2. 4.2Solution alternatives and comparative analysis
  3. 4.3Sizing and safety margins
  4. 4.4Selection of materials, equipment or components
  5. 4.5Integration with the rest of the system
  6. 4.6Cost, schedule and manufacturing constraints
  7. 4.7Reliability, maintainability and service life
  8. 4.8Sustainability and efficiency in design
  9. 4.9Design review and risk management
  10. 4.10Exercise: documented design proposal
  1. 5.1System architecture and functional breakdown
  2. 5.2Interface definition and control
  3. 5.3Protocols and data exchange
  4. 5.4Progressive integration and interface testing
  5. 5.5Electromagnetic and environmental compatibility
  6. 5.6Configuration management of the whole system
  7. 5.7Resolving conflicts between subsystems
  8. 5.8Commissioning of the integrated system
  9. 5.9Traceability from requirements to verification
  10. 5.10Exercise: interface matrix
  1. 6.1Hazard identification and preliminary analysis
  2. 6.2Failure modes and effects analysis
  3. 6.3Fault trees and quantitative analysis
  4. 6.4Allocation of reliability targets
  5. 6.5Barriers, redundancy and fault tolerance
  6. 6.6Human factors and operating errors
  7. 6.7Safety evidence and argumentation
  8. 6.8Risk management throughout the life cycle
  9. 6.9Indicators and in-service monitoring
  10. 6.10Exercise: risk analysis of a case
  1. 7.1Verification and validation strategy
  2. 7.2Test plan: scope and coverage
  3. 7.3Instrumentation and data acquisition
  4. 7.4Laboratory testing versus field testing
  5. 7.5Model-to-measurement correlation
  6. 7.6Handling uncertainty and tolerances
  7. 7.7Failure analysis and corrective actions
  8. 7.8Commissioning and acceptance criteria
  9. 7.9Documentation of the validation file
  10. 7.10Exercise: validation report
  1. 8.1Case definition and success criteria
  2. 8.2Gathering input data and requirements
  3. 8.3Work planning and deliverables
  4. 8.4Technical development guided by the tutor
  5. 8.5Applying the regulatory framework to the case
  6. 8.6Verification of results and critical analysis
  7. 8.7Documentation of the deliverable
  8. 8.8Technical defence and peer review
  9. 8.9Lessons learned and continuous improvement
  10. 8.10Final project: final assessment and programme close-out
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme is compatible with full-time work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Medini Analyze, ANSYS medini, Isograph Reliability Workbench, PTC Windchill FMEA and Enterprise Architect, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied using real procedures from conformity test benches, EMC pre-compliance laboratories and safety-validation HIL. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrated project.

Standards covered: ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF), ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155, UNECE R156, UNECE R157, IEC 61508, EN 50126 (RAMS), EN 50128, EN 50129.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 26262, ISO 21448 (SOTIF) and ISO/SAE 21434 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Medini Analyze, ANSYS medini, Isograph Reliability Workbench, PTC Windchill FMEA and Enterprise Architect, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:an integrated RAMS EN 50126/8/9 and Safety Evidence case study, from definition to technical defence, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Case definition
Define the case, its success criteria and gather the input data and requirements.
Regulatory checklist
Apply the regulatory framework to the case and build a compliance checklist.
Design and interface matrix
Produce a documented design proposal and the interface matrix of the system.
Risk analysis and validation
Carry out the risk analysis and draw up the validation report.
Final project
Document and defend the complete RAMS EN 50126/8/9 and Safety Evidence case, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Functional safety engineerType-approval managerRAMS specialistProduct quality auditorRegulatory compliance managerCertification manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Medini Analyze, ANSYS medini, Isograph Reliability Workbench and PTC Windchill FMEA, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a suitable computer and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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