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Wieland Electric and Ross Controls Offer TÜV-Certified Training Program for Functional Safety Experts

January 25, 2025

Wieland Electric and Ross Controls Offer TÜV-Certified Training Program for Functional Safety Experts

International Certification Course Qualifies Participants as “Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) for Electrical and Fluid Power Systems” in Just 5 Days

Wieland Electric, in collaboration with Ross Controls, a global leader in safety solutions for fluid power and poppet valve technology, is proud to announce newly added TÜV-certified training courses, “CFSE – Certified Functional Safety Expert for Electrical and Fluid Power Systems.”

This intensive five-day course is designed for designers, developers, maintenance engineers, and safety officers seeking to enhance their expertise in functional safety. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills to implement functional safety measures throughout the entire CE process in compliance with international standards.

The curriculum of this internationally accredited course is built around the CE process and encompasses the full scope of machine safety. It covers foundational standards, risk assessment in compliance with EN ISO 12100, and performance level calculations.

Furthermore, the course includes the proper application of safety-critical sensor technology in line with standards, as well as validation and verification processes based on EN ISO 13849-2. Through its partnership with Ross Controls, Wieland Electric ensures the course addresses not only electrical safety but also pneumatic and hydraulic safety technologies. The modular structure allows for flexible adaptation of the training content and duration to suit the participants’ prior experience and specific needs.

The benefits of this certification include cross-industry recognition as a qualified functional safety expert and the ability to demonstrate a high level of expertise with minimal time investment. Additionally, participants gain practice-oriented recommendations from industry experts, enabling a seamless transfer of knowledge for effectively executing the CE process in accordance with the latest standards. Designed as an international course, it provides consistent training across multiple locations. Certificates are valid for four years and can be renewed for an additional four years through a one-day refresher seminar.

Upcoming course dates (duration: 5 days | 9:00am – 5:00 pm):
Wieland Electric and Ross Controls Offer TÜV-Certified Training Program for Functional Safety Experts


February 24 – 28, 2025 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
April 28 – May 2, 2025 in Ferndale, Michigan, USA

A detailed description of the new training program and current training dates can be found here:

(scan the QR code for details)

Upcoming courses presented in Spanish:

Wieland Electric and Ross Controls Offer TÜV-Certified Training Program for Functional Safety Experts


February 10 – 14, 2025 in Cartagena, Colombia
June 16 – 20, 2025 in Monterrey, Mexico
July 7 – 11, 2025 in Lema, Peru

A detailed description of the new training program and current training dates can be found here:

(scan the QR code for details)

Wieland Electric and Ross Controls Offer TÜV-Certified Training Program for Functional Safety Experts
Overview of the standards covered in the training (Image: Wieland Electric)
Wieland Electric and Ross Controls Offer TÜV-Certified Training Program for Functional Safety Experts
Overview of the modular training structure (Image: Wieland Electric)

ABOUT WIELAND ELECTRIC
Since its founding in 1910, Wieland Electric has been a global provider of safe electrical connection and industrial automation solutions. Headquartered in Bamberg, Germany, the company operates in over 70 countries and is represented by 14 subsidiaries worldwide.

Wieland Electric is a market leader in pluggable and modular installation technology. Their journey to success began with the legendary Wieland Clamp, the first-ever safe electrical connector. Since then, safety has been at the heart of their ethos, driving them to continually develop safer and more efficient ways to electrify the world. From decentralized power distribution and industrial networking to pluggable connections and safety technology, their components seamlessly integrate into any structure – you build it, they power it… safely!

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