Course overview
Develop clear performance standards for safety-critical elements. Specify the required function and evidence used to assess performance, with review of assumptions and dependencies.
Why this course matters
A performance standard must translate a safety function into criteria and verification evidence that reviewers can assess.
Learning objectives
- Explain the scope of SCE scope and safety function.
- Identify the key requirements for functionality and performance criteria.
- Apply a structured approach to availability and reliability expectations.
- Evaluate evidence relating to survivability and interaction requirements.
- Develop a practical output for verification tasks and acceptance evidence.
- Justify recommendations concerning degradation and temporary deviations.
- Review responsibilities for performance-standard drafting workshop.
- Prepare an implementation plan for independent review and change control.
Who should attend
process-safety and HSE personnel, engineers, operations supervisors and managers
Prerequisites
Relevant workplace experience and familiarity with the subject fundamentals are recommended. The team reviews participant suitability and any specialist preparation before confirming the booking.
Course curriculum
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SCE scope and safety function
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Functionality and performance criteria
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Availability and reliability expectations
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Survivability and interaction requirements
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Verification tasks and acceptance evidence
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Degradation and temporary deviations
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Performance-standard drafting workshop
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Independent review and change control
Practical learning
Draft part of a performance standard for a fictional SCE. Review functionality, availability, survivability and interactions, then peer-review the proposed verification tasks and acceptance evidence.
Assessment approach
Knowledge checks assess understanding, while a practical case output tests application. Review criteria are accuracy, use of evidence, recognition of limitations, clear responsibility and feasibility. The facilitator provides feedback; joining instructions confirm attendance requirements and any formal pass criteria before delivery.
Completion information
An Al-Warkaa professional-development completion certificate may be issued against the confirmed attendance and assessment requirements. This is not a claim of professional licensure, regulatory authorisation or third-party accreditation.
Delivery options
Classroom / Corporate In-House preferred; Live Online by arrangement; Blended where suitable
Online delivery means instructor-led live online or distance learning. Practical workshops retain the stated classroom/in-house preference. Dates, teaching language, venue and the session schedule are confirmed before enrolment.
Corporate delivery
Request a proposal with the course, number of participants, location, preferred dates and delivery method. Groups above 12 receive a custom quotation. Travel, venue, accommodation, printing, examinations and third-party certification are included only when expressly stated in the proposal.
Frequently asked questions
Does an enquiry reserve a place?
An enquiry starts a discussion. Your place or group delivery is confirmed after availability, scope and commercial terms are agreed.
Can the course use our procedures?
Yes, relevant anonymised documents can be agreed for corporate delivery. Added scope and extensive preparation are confirmed in the quotation.
Is this available as an immediate self-paced course?
The approved online pathway is live online/distance learning. Self-paced learning media is not represented as available until it has been developed and enabled.