The Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE®) course addresses the evolving machinery requirements driven by the rise of automation and robotic systems. This course, a collaboration between Pilz and TÜV NORD, offers top-tier training in machinery safety. It equips professionals with expert-level knowledge and skills, providing a comprehensive 360° approach to machinery safety. The training is independently certified by TÜV NORD, ensuring high standards and international recognition.

Course Details

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Course Outline

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Course Details

Venues: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Tasmania, Online

Date: Available throughout the calendar year 2025

Duration: Classroom (4-day) / Online (8 x ½ days)

Module 1: Introduction to safety

• Introduction to the relevant safety regulations
• Competence and responsibilities
• Introduction to safety management systems

Module 2: Machinery safety

• Legislation relating to the design, manufacture and maintenance of machinery and work equipment
• Conformity requirements and procedures for placing machinery on the market
• Work equipment and workplace regulations
• Taking safety at work into consideration in terms of machines, including ergonomics, noise, vibration and chemical substances

Module 3: Risk assessment

• Risk assessment according to ISO 12100 and its application
• Methods for risk assessment using specific examples
• Performing the risk assessment step by step
• Application and usage of further relevant machinery standards within the risk assessment process
• Brief overview of risk reduction after completion of the risk assessment

Module 4: Mechanical safeguards

• International requirements of standards in terms of mechanical safeguards
• Safeguards: Definition, types and examples of applications
• Calculation of safety distances in compliance with ISO 13857

Safety components and technologies

• Overview of safety components, requirements and applications
• Specification and use, advantages and disadvantages (e.g. Interlocking devices, light curtains, two-hand control devices)
• Technical and supplementary protective measures (e.g. safety fences, light beam devices, emergency stop command devices)
• Safety relevant applications of control systems

Electrical safety requirements

• A detailed look at IEC 60204-1: electrical equipment of plants and machinery
• Considerations of the electrical design, from the infeed up to the proper verification
• Safe operation and maintenance of electrically driven machinery

Module 5: Functional safety of control systems

• Detailed consideration of the requirements of ISO 13849
• Specification, draft and validation of functional safety control systems
• Determination of Performance Level (PL) and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) with reference to safety functions
• Choice of architecture using practical examples of implementing categories
• Software lifecycle: requirements and application
• Verification and validation methods
• Introduction to IEC 62061
• Practical exercises in PL and SIL validations

Functional safety of fluid engineering

• Requirements of EN ISO 4413 (hydraulic systems) and ISO 4414 (pneumatic systems)
• Required measures for the safe application of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Special features of hydraulic and pneumatic components
• Design of safety-relevant parts in fluid engineering according to DIN EN ISO 13849-1

Target Groups

This course is suitable for:

• OHS Professionals and Workplace Representatives
• Safety Officers and Machinery Safety Specialists
• Automation, Electrical and Project Engineers
• Automation and Maintenance Managers
• Production Managers and Supervisors

What you can expect

At the end of the course, participants will:

• Demonstrate competence in machinery safety
• Gain an important competitive edge in the industry and add to professional development
• Become the recognised expert in the workplace for machinery safety - internationally recognised by a TÜV NORD certificate
• Enable employers to be recognised for their proactive approach to machinery safety
• Be part of a global expert community

Upon completing the training, participants’ comprehension of the five modules is assessed through a multiple-choice examination. With a stringent pass rate of 80%, achieving certification demands a thorough understanding of the course material. Successful candidates will receive an internationally recognised TÜV NORD certificate and can proudly use the CMSE® designation in their title. To retain the CMSE® status, recertification is required every four years.

Earning the CMSE® certification is the ideal way to showcase your expertise in the entire machinery safety lifecycle and advance your career

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