Industry Forum

Functional Safety / ISO 26262 Awareness


Course Overview: 

This is a 1 day course delivered in partnership with Horiba-Mira that will help you to prepare for Edition 2 of ISO 26262. This course will enable delegates to understand the importance of functional safety in the automotive industry, why compliance with ISO 26262 is important and the ‘top 10’ implications for a company seeking to comply with the standard.

This version of the course is specifically designed to give an engineering overview of the subject.


Who should attend: 

Anyone requiring awareness of Functional Safety and an overview of ISO 26262. 

Topics: 

  • An introduction to the subject of functional safety
  • The principles of functional safety in the automotive industry
  • The position of ISO 26262 and its relation to other standards, guidelines and legislation along with certification or approval requirements
  • Introduction to key safety-relevant concepts such as notions of hazard, risk and risk reduction
  • The key issues in implementing ISO 26262
  • Brief overview of each part of ISO 26262

Introduction to IF

We have been delivering significant and measurable performance improvements for leading global manufacturers for more than 25 years and believe there is no one size fits all approach to driving competitiveness across the industry. Toyota, Rolls Royce and Electrolux are among the brands who have tapped into our expertise to ensure they remain on top in their own fiercely competitive markets.

Why SMMT QMD: 

In order to strengthen the services we provide to the UK's automotive quality management specialists and further underpin the competitiveness of UK manufacturers, SMMT Industry Forum has created SMMT QMD, its new Quality Management Division.

SMMT QMD was launched at the inaugural Automotive Quality Management Systems Conference in Birmingham in November 2018 and aims to ensure that the UK automotive industry plays an active role in the development and governance of national and international automotive standards.

SMMT QMD will provide a community of practice to directly support UK quality professionals, ensuring standards are effectively implemented and improving competitive performance.

As such, SMMT QMD will now provide the following services:

  • An industry association for quality managers
  • Training, professional development and resources
  • Publications
  • Practical help and support


Course Booking Details: 

This course is £480 per delegate and will be delivered either virtually, or at the Mira Technology Institute in Nuneaton.

Leading Expertise
We don’t employ “trainers”, rather a team of experienced industry experts who are able to apply their knowledge to your business

Proven Capability
We have been helping organisations like yours for over 25 years to deliver and maintain sustainable improvement

Attainable Results
We know what’s possible and how to help you achieve it by utilising our tried and tested techniques for long term success

Robust Execution
We believe that training should be through a ‘learn by doing’ approach with coaching and mentoring wherever possible

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