Integrated Product Support (IPS), Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Systems, Engineering, and Reliability Engineering courses are certification training courses conducted by Quality Vertex Integrated Systems Engineering (QVISE), Global Dynamic Systems, Inc., and GDS Engineering R&D, Inc. through international collaboration. You can register for two weeks for all modules OR register only for the module(s) you have an interest in. All course instructors are international experts, led by Dr Ismail Cicek.

Platform Management Certification Training, Week 1: Systems Engineering, Configurations Management, Requirements Engineering and Risk Management [Online/Live] [Global, EU CET Timezone] [250201G]

February 3 @ 8:00 am February 7 @ 5:00 pm

Schedule: Central European Time (CET, UTC+1)

Integrated Product Support (IPS), Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Systems, Engineering, and Reliability Engineering courses are certification training courses conducted by Quality Vertex Integrated Systems Engineering (QVISE), Global Dynamic Systems, Inc., and GDS Engineering R&D, Inc. through international collaboration. You can register for two weeks for all modules OR register only for the module(s) you have an interest in. All course instructors are international experts, led by Dr Ismail Cicek.

Integrated Product Support (IPS), Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Systems, Engineering, and Reliability Engineering courses are certification training courses conducted by Quality Vertex Integrated Systems Engineering (QVISE), Global Dynamic Systems, Inc., and GDS Engineering R&D, Inc. through international collaboration. You can register for two weeks for all modules OR register only for the module(s) you have an interest in. All course instructors are international experts, led by Dr Ismail Cicek.

Training Plan

Week 1: Systems Engineering (3-7 Feb. 2025)Duration
Systems Engineering2.5 days
Requirements Development and Management Engineering 0.5 day
Configurations Management 1.5 day
Risk Management0.5 day
Week 2: IPS/ILS/RE (10-14 Feb. 2025)Duration
Integrated Product Support (IPS) & Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)2.5 days
Test and Evaluation0.5 day
Reliability Engineering (RE)1.5 day
Environmental Stress Screening
(ESS, Environmental Tests for Manufacturing)
0.5 day
  • Training Type: International / Online
  • Status: Seats are available.
  • Online training using ZOOM.
  • Daily Schedule
    • 08:30 – 11:30 | 12:30 – 16:30
    • Time zone: Central European Time (CET) (UTC+1)
  • Two instructors from QVISE and GDS lead this training.
  • Ending time may vary +/-30 minutes depending on the length of the discussions.
  • Course Material: English, including presentations and additional reference material.
  • Communications Language: English
  • Material: Registration includes all presentations and additional material (English) shared before the class.
  • Attandance: The link for online class is distributed to registered trainees upon registration.
  • Trainees will receive a Training Certificate.
  • Training includes knowledge check quizzes, a competition-type fun way of learning.

SE Training Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction To Systems Engineering
Module 2: The System/ Product Life Cycle
Module 3: Technical Processes
Module 4: Technical Management Processes
Module 5: Technical Reviews
Module 6: Practical Systems Engineering and Tailoring
Read all the details on the Systems Engineering Training:

Requirements Engineering and Management Training Course Module

  • Develop Requirements List using the the Operational Concepts and Use Cases
    • Developing System Overview with Synopsis, Context, Entities, and Goals
    • Context Diagrams and System Boundary with Physical Interfaces
    • Environmental, Controlled and Monitored Variables
    • Environmental Assumptions and Constraints
    • Developing Operational Concepts. Use Cases and Exceptional Situations with Alternate Ways
  • Functional Architecture
  • Behaviour and Performance Requirements
  • Software Requirements
  • Requirements Quality and Rationale
  • Requirements Allocation
  • Monitoring Requirements
  • Managing Requirements with Tools and Software

Read the details on the Requirements Engineering and Management Module: https://www.globaldynamicsystems.com/systems-engineering-training-courses/rem-training/

CM Training Course Modules

Module 1: CM Foundation
Module 2: CM Identification
Module 3: Configuration Change-Management
Module 4: CM Implementation
Read the details on the Configurations Management Training using the following link: https://www.globaldynamicsystems.com/ip-ils-reliability-systems-engr/training-configuration-management/

IPS/ILS Training Modules

  • Module 1: Introduction to ILS / IPS, Reliability and Supportability Engineering
  • Module 2: Product Support Analysis (PSA) Insight
  • Module 3: Life Cycle Costing (LCC), Availability and Maintainability Analysis
  • Module 4: Logistics Product Data (LPD)
  • Module 5: Synergizing Maintenance Strategies
  • Module 6: Level Of Repair Analysis (LORA), Producibility and Supportability Assessment
  • Module 7: Supply Support, Provision & Obsolescence Management
  • Module 8: Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transport (PHS&T)
  • Module 9: ILS / IPS Contact Management

Read the details on the IPS/ILS Training using the following link: https://www.globaldynamicsystems.com/ips-ils-training/

Reliability Engineering Training Modules

Reliability Engineering Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to ILS/ IPS, Reliability & Supportability Engineering
Module 2: Reliability Governance & Contractual Management
Module 3: Reliability Program Reviews & Failure Review Board (FRB)
Module 4: Reliability Modeling & Allocation
Module 5: Reliability Prediction
Module 6: Failure Modes, Effects & Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Failure Reporting Analysis & Corrective Action System (FRACAS)
Module 7: Reliability Growth (RGT) & Environmental Stress Screening (ESS)
Module 8: Reliability Qualification & Production Reliability Acceptance Testing (RQT & PRAT)

Read the details on the Reliability Engineering Training using the following link: https://www.globaldynamicsystems.com/training-on-reliability-engineering/

Why Should You Choose “Us,” QVISE & GDS, for your Training?

  • We offer comprehensive Systems Engineering training to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in complex project development and management.
  • Our expert instructors combine in-depth industry experience with academic rigor to deliver engaging and practical training programs.
  • You can benefit from our hands-on approach, real-world case studies, and tailored curriculum to meet your needs.
  • By choosing our training, you gain the competitive edge to optimize system design and processes, improve project efficiency, and drive successful outcomes.
$2800 /1 Person Registration (1 Week)

GDS Training Institute (EU)

+90 546 934 95 99

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GDS Engineering R&D (Global)

+19379121220

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GDS Systems Engineering Training Programs. Online Training. Training helps reduce your design and operational risks. We provide MIL-STD-810H, RTCA-DO-160, Vibration and Shock, FAA Requirements Management courses. by Dr Ismail Cicek and a CVE certified by EASA. Tailoring of the MIL-STD-810H test methods and procedures. EUT. Equipment Under Test. Online Classes. US based intructor. US DOD. EASA. FAA. NASA. Miliary Stanrdards. Askeri Test Standartları. Çevresel Test Standart Eğitimi. Eğitim. Acceleration Testing. Aircraft Systems. RTCA-DO-160. Crash Hazard. Korozyon Testleri. Corrosion Tests.

MIL-STD-810H: Training on Environmental Testing of Military Equipment | [Online/Live] [Global, EU CET Timezone] [250204G]

January 29 @ 8:30 am January 31 @ 12:30 pm

MIL-STD-810H, US Department Of Defence Test Method Standard Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests

GDS Engineering R&D, Inc. provides online international training on MIL-STD-810H Environmental qualification testing of military equipment. Training focuses on the standard with tailoring examples. This training is essential for testing and certifying your military equipment and products following MIL-STD-810H, platform test requirements, and other applicable standards and specifications. Tailoring is generally emphasized with examples in the presentation of test methods. Tailoring includes changing the test requirements based on CONOPS, LCEP, and Mission Criticality of the Item and using similar operational requirements.

Highlights of the Training

  • Training Type: International / Online
  • Satus: Seats are avaiable.
  • Online training using ZOOM.
  • Led by a live, US-based instructor (Dr Ismail Cicek) (PDF) (Download PDF)
  • A usual 2.5 days of training schedule is as follows:
    • Day 1: 08:30 – 11:30 | 12:30 – 16:30
    • Day 2: 08:30 – 11:30 | 12:30 – 16:30
    • Day 3: 08:30 – 12:00
    • Time zone: Central European Time (CET) (UTC+1)
  • Ending time may vary +/-30 minutes depending on the length of the discussions.
  • Course Material: English (US), including presentations and additional reference material.
  • Communications Language: English (US)
  • Material: Registration includes all presentations and additional material (English) shared before the class.
  • Attandance: The link for online class is distributed to registered trainees upon registration.
  • Trainees will receive a Training Certificate.
  • Training includes knowledge check quizzes, a competition-type fun way of learning.

Training Scope

  • A good understanding of product testing in view of MIL-STD-810G/H and other relevant military standards.
  • Overview of Systems Engineering, V&V, and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) document.
  • Establishment of Test Requirements and Test Plans.
  • Test Procedures, Scheduling, Implementation, and Test Reports.
  • Per MIL-STD-810, tests are covered in detail, including altitude, temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, acceleration, salt fog, explosive atmosphere, and all other test methods.
  • Test methods are detailed with purpose, applications, limitations, procedures, test parameters, and tailoring examples.
  • We briefly cover some of the MIL-STD-810H test methods; however, we ensure that all questions are answered for each method.
  • Cases studies, sample reports and discussions on issues.
  • Design issues and test failure discussions.
  • Risk management for test results and acceptance criteria.
  • Design Recommendations.

Platform and equipment test examples are provided in each test method presentations and discussions, including:

  • Military aircraft platforms (fixed and rotary wing), ground vehicles, and navy ships
  • Avionics, electrical and mechanical systems, and structural project applications
  • Test tailoring examples to include the selection of tests, parameter levels, and durations
    • Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) document and test curve establishment.
    • Tailoring and Life Cycle Environmental Profile (LCEP)
    • Mission Profile
  • For tailoring, read more at https://www.globaldynamicsystems.com/posts/mil-std-810h-training-tailoring-is-essential-explained/

MIL-STD-810H Test Methods

500.6 Low Pressure (Altitude)
501.7 High Temperature502.7
Low Temperature
503.7 Temperature Shock
504.3 Contamination by Fluids            505.7 Solar Radiation (Sunshine)
506.6 Rain (IP for Water)
507.6 Humidity
508.8 Fungus
509.7 Salt Fog
510.7 Sand and Dust (IP for Sand/Dust)
511.7 Explosive Atmosphere
512.6 Immersion (IP for Water)
513.8 Acceleration
514.8 Vibration
515.8 Acoustic Noise
516.8 Shock
517.3 Pyroshock
518.2 Acidic Atmosphere
519.8 Gunfire Shock
520.5   Combined Environments
521.4 Icing/Freezing Rain
522.2 Ballistic Shock
523.4 Vibro-Acoustic/Temperature
524.1 Freeze / Thaw
525.2 Time Waveform Replication
526.2   Rail Impact
527.2   Multi-Exciter
528.1   Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard Equipment (Type I – Environmental and Type II – Internally Excited

About the Instructors

The main instructor of the training is Dr Ismail Cicek. He gained engineering and leadership experience by working for 15 years. He led the development of various platform engineering systems, including C-5, C-17, KC-10, KC-135, and C-130 E/H/J.  Dr. Cicek’s experience includes unmanned aerial vehicle development where he utilized the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Malfunction Data Recorder Analysis Recorder System (MADARS) development for military transport aircraft. An Avionics Chief Engineer (EE)and a Certified Verification Engineer (FAA/EASA) also assist with the training. Our experienced test personnel also become available for demonstrations and discussions. A Certified Verification Engineer (CVE) in FAA/EASA with 18 years of experience. He has worked as the chief engineer of avionics systems in product development. He is also experienced in product testing per environmental and EMI/EMC standards and FAA/EASA certification processes.

Relation with RTCA-DO-160G

  • Training will compare MIL-STD-810H tests against the FAA/EASA certification test requirements covered in RTCA-DO-160. This helps a better understanding of the tailoring concepts in MIL-810H.
  • For example, Fire Flammability will be covered in detail in this training.
  • Differences in some test procedures, for example, Altitude, Temperature, Water Proofness / Rain / Immersion, Humidity, Contamination by Fluids, Vibrations, Shock and Crash Accelerations, Icing Freezing, and Salt Fog, will be explained with rationale.
  • Demonstrating the differences between DO160 and 810 is a great way of understanding the tailoring process iaw MIL-STD-810H.

Dr Cicek worked as the Principle Investigator and became a Subject Matter Expert (SME) at the US Air Force Aeromedical Test Lab (WPAFB/OH) for certifying the products to the US Air Force Platform Requirements. He also developed Joint Enroute Care Equipment Test Standard (JECETS) in close work with US Army Test Lab engineers and managers.

Click here to read more about Dr Cicek’s professional studies. Connect with Dr Ismail Cicek on the Linkedin page.

Relation with Industrial and Other Military Standards

  • In some cases, more than MIL-STD-810H tests may be needed, especially when additional specific material requirements are concerned.
  • Training covers a test standards session, during which examples from other military and industrial standards are explained briefly. This session explains the rationale for choosing MIL-STD-810 test methods or other military/industrial standards.
  • For example, military or DO-60 Salt Fog test versus ASTM corrosion tests are explained with when and why you may need other tests.
  • Test plans usually include EMI/EMC test procedures. Training will provide a short session with a general overview of the MIL-STD-461 testing and how to select procedures for your equipment and platform.

Registration

We provide both face-to-face and online training programs. For registration to a course or custom training requests for your organization, please get in touch with us.

To secure your spot in our training class, please send an email including your full name, your affiliated organization, contact information, and the name and date of the training you wish to attend. We look forward to having you!

US Offices:GDS Global Office (EU/TR):
Dayton, OH. | Mountainview, CA
Ph. +1 (937) 912-1220
ITU ARI Teknokent | GTU Teknopark
Ph. +90 546 934 95 99
Email:  info@GlobalDynamicSystems.com
www.GlobalDynamicSystems.com

More Information

Click this link to read details about the MIL-STD-810H Training, including
contents, sessions, and about the instructors.)

$1190 /1 Person Registration

GDS Training Institute (US)

+1 937 912-1220

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GDS Training Institute (EU)

+90 546 934 95 99

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Online Training via ZOOM

ZOOM Link and Training Material will be shared with the registrants
View Venue Website
Integrated Product Support (IPS), Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Systems, Engineering, and Reliability Engineering courses are certification training courses conducted by Quality Vertex Integrated Systems Engineering (QVISE), Global Dynamic Systems, Inc., and GDS Engineering R&D, Inc. through international collaboration. You can register for two weeks for all modules OR register only for the module(s) you have an interest in. All course instructors are international experts, led by Dr Ismail Cicek.

Reliability Enginering  | Online/Live [250402G]

April 9 @ 8:30 am April 11 @ 12:30 pm

Time Schedule: Central European Time (CET, UTC+1)
Day 1 and 2: 08:30 – 11:30 | 12:30 – 16:30
Day 3: 08:30 – 12:00

Reliability engineering is a sub-discipline of systems engineering that emphasizes the ability of equipment to function without failure. Reliability is the probability that a product, system, or service will perform its intended function adequately for a specified period OR operate in a defined environment without failure. Reliability is closely related to availability, which is typically described as the ability of a component or system to function at a specified moment or interval of time.

QVISE Collaboration with GDS Engineering R&D, Inc., Istanbul. https://www.GlobalDynamicSystems.com

Training Plan

  • Training Type: International / Online
  • Satus: Seats are avaiable.
  • Online training using ZOOM.
  • Two instructors lead the training from QVISE and GDS.
  • 2.5 days of training schedule is as follows:
    • Day 1: 08:30 – 11:30 | 12:30 – 16:30
    • Day 2: 08:30 – 11:30 | 12:30 – 16:30
    • Day 3: 08:30 – 12:00
    • Time zone: Central European Time (CET) (UTC+1)
  • Ending time may vary +/-30 minutes depending on the length of the discussions.
  • Course Material: English, including presentations and additional reference material.
  • Communications Language: English
  • Material: Registration includes all presentations and additional material (English) shared before the class.
  • Attandance: The link for online class is distributed to registered trainees upon registration.
  • Trainees will receive a Training Certificate.
  • Training includes knowledge check quizzes, a competition-type fun way of learning.

Our Reliability, Integrated Product Support (IPS), IPS/ILS/Reliability) courses are certified courses are certification training courses conducted by Quality Vertex Integrated Systems Engineering (QVISE), Global Dynamic Systems, Inc., and GDS Engineering R&D, Inc. international collaboration. You can register for two weeks for all modules OR register only for the module(s) you have an interest. All course instructors are international experts, led by Dr Ismail Cicek.

Highlights of the Training

  • The Reliability Engineering Courses are focused to provide individuals with a complete run-down of all the basics of a Reliability Program, with a solid foundation.
  • The program is structured into eight (8) distinct modules designed to be thorough yet concise.
  • Our curriculum is carefully designed to align with military standards and best practices, ensuring that participants gain a deep understanding of Reliability Engineering principles, processes, and implementation techniques.
  • Upon successful completion of the program, learners will demonstrate a basic level expertise of Reliability Engineering concepts & strategies.
  • Keywords of this training: Reliability | Reliability Modeling & Prediction | Availability | CBM | LORA | FMECA | FRACAS | Root-Cause | Event Tree Analysis | Block Diagrams | Relability Growth | ESS | LCCA | Reliability Qualification | Reliability Governence | Parts Management | Obselesence Management | Military Standards | Safety & Risk Assessment

Why You should choose “QVISE-GDS” for your ILS Training?

  • By choosing this QVISE-GDS Collaborative Training, you gain the tools and expertise to optimize product reliability, reduce failures, and improve overall product life cycle performance.
  • We offer exceptional Reliability Engineering training to empower professionals to enhance product performance and durability.
  • Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with practical experience to deliver comprehensive and engaging training programs.
  • You benefit from our hands-on approach, real-world case studies, and tailored curriculum to meet your specific reliability objectives.

Reliability Engineering Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to ILS/ IPS, Reliability & Supportability Engineering
Module 2: Reliability Governance & Contractual Management
Module 3: Reliability Program Reviews & Failure Review Board (FRB)
Module 4: Reliability Modeling & Allocation
Module 5: Reliability Prediction
Module 6: Failure Modes, Effects & Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Failure Reporting Analysis & Corrective Action System (FRACAS)
Module 7: Reliability Growth (RGT) & Environmental Stress Screening (ESS)
Module 8: Reliability Qualification & Production Reliability Acceptance Testing (RQT & PRAT)

More information: Click to read all details about this training.

Registration

We provide both face-to-face and online training programs. For registration to a course or custom training requests for your organization, please get in touch with us.

To secure your spot in our training class, please send an email including your full name, your affiliated organization, contact information, and the name and date of the training you wish to attend. We look forward to having you!

US Offices:GDS Global Office (EU/TR):
Dayton, OH. | Mountainview, CA
Ph. +1 (937) 912-1220
ITU ARI Teknokent | GTU Teknopark
Ph. +90 546 934 95 99
Email:  info@GlobalDynamicSystems.com
www.GlobalDynamicSystems.com
$1495

GDS Training Institute (EU)

+90 546 934 95 99

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Online Training via ZOOM

ZOOM Link and Training Material will be shared with the registrants
View Venue Website
GDS provides RTCA-DO-160G online training, online or onsite.

RTCA-DO-160G: Environmental and EMI/EMC Testing of Airborne Equipment Training

April 8, 2026 @ 8:30 am April 10, 2026 @ 12:30 pm UTC+2

DO160 Training. GDS provides RTCA-DO-160G online training, online or onsite. FAA/EASA Test Requirements. Systems Engineering Training Programs

Time Schedule: Central European Time (CET, UTC+1)

International Training with a focus on the test standard document
“RTCA-DO-160G Environmental Conditions
and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment
© 2010, RTCA, Inc.”

This training is an important step for
testing and certifying your products in accordance with the FAA/EASA test requirements.

GDS Engineering R&D, Inc. is an official member of RTCA Organization.

GDS Engineering R&D, Inc. is an official member of the RTCA Organization.

RTCA-DO-160G Online Training, FAA/EASA Equipment Test Requirements. This training is an important step for testing and certifying your products in accordance with the FAA/EASA test requirements.

Our Instructors share their experience and knowledge gained by working long years in the field with designing products and performing tests in accordance with such as RTCA-DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461. The slides are supported by many graphics and test videos for the efficiency and clarity of the information and each session is planned in accordance with the sections in RTCA-DO-160G.

Training Plan

  • Training Type: International / Online
  • Satus: Seats are avaiable.
  • Online training using ZOOM.
  • Led by a live, US-based instructor (Dr Ismail Cicek)
  • 2.5 days of training schedule is as follows:
    • Day 1: 08:30 – 11:30 | 12:30 – 16:30
    • Day 2: 08:30 – 11:30 | 12:30 – 16:30
    • Day 3: 08:30 – 12:00
    • Time zone: Central European Time (CET) (UTC+1)
  • Ending time may vary +/-30 minutes depending on the length of the discussions.
  • Course Material: English (US), including presentations and additional reference material.
  • Communications Language: English (US)
  • Material: Registration includes all presentations and additional material (English) shared before the class.
  • Attandance: The link for online class is distributed to registered trainees upon registration.
  • Trainees will receive a Training Certificate.
  • Training includes knowledge check quizzes, a competition-type fun way of learning

Summary Information

  • A good understanding of product testing in view of RTCA-DO-160G
  • Overview of Systems Engineering, V&V, and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) document and relations with RTCA-DO-160 testing
  • Part 21 and FAA/EASA Regulations
  • Test Requirement Reference
  • Test Category Selections
  • Test Procedures, Scheduling, Test Implementation and Review of Test Reports
  • Test Sections (Environmental & EMI/EMC): All test sections are covered with detail discussions except several tests, such as Fungus Tesing and Waterproofness are discussed in summary with important aspects.
  • Discussions include design issues, test failures, and recommendations
  • A session with Risk Management Method includes how to resolve a test result that may not be a failure, i.e. anomalies., with a process that we recommend.
  • Importance of establishing Integrated Product Team (IPT) or with another name “Test Review Team” for reviewing test plans and results and identifying the next step when issues are encountered.
  • Design Recommendations are emphasized in each test section.
  • Additional or alternative (standards and tests) are recommended for certain cases.

About the Instructors

The main instructor of the training is Dr Ismail Cicek. He gained engineering and leadership experience by working for 15 years. He led the development of various platform engineering systems, including C-5, C-17, KC-10, KC-135, and C-130 E/H/J.  Dr. Cicek’s experience includes unmanned aerial vehicle development where he utilized the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Malfunction Data Recorder Analysis Recorder System (MADARS) development for military transport aircraft. An Avionics Chief Engineer (EE)and a Certified Verification Engineer (FAA/EASA) also assist with the training. Our experienced test personnel also become available for demonstrations and discussions. A Certified Verification Engineer (CVE) in FAA/EASA with 18 years of experience. He has worked as the chief engineer of avionics systems in product development. He is also experienced in product testing per environmental and EMI/EMC standards and FAA/EASA certification processes.

Dr Cicek worked as the Principle Investigator and became a Subject Matter Expert (SME) at the US Air Force Aeromedical Test Lab (WPAFB/OH) for certifying the products to the US Air Force Platform Requirements. He also developed Joint Enroute Care Equipment Test Standard (JECETS) in close work with US Army Test Lab engineers and managers.

Click here to read more about Dr Cicek’s professional studies. Connect with Dr Ismail Cicek on the Linkedin page.

Registration

We provide both face-to-face and online training programs. For registration to a course or custom training requests for your organization, please get in touch with us.

To secure your spot in our training class, please send an email including your full name, your affiliated organization, contact information, and the name and date of the training you wish to attend. We look forward to having you!

US Offices:GDS Global Office (EU/TR):
Dayton, OH. | Mountainview, CA
Ph. +1 (937) 912-1220
ITU ARI Teknokent | GTU Teknopark
Ph. +90 546 934 95 99
Email:  info@GlobalDynamicSystems.com
www.GlobalDynamicSystems.com

More Information and Contents of the Training

Click to read all the details about this training.

$1245 /1 person enrollment

GDS Training Institute (US)

+1 937 912-1220

View Organizer Website

Online Training via ZOOM

ZOOM Link and Training Material will be shared with the registrants
View Venue Website

Technical Proficiency: The GDS simulator helps personnel develop advanced skills in troubleshooting and maintaining complex machinery, which is crucial for achieving SIRE 2.0’s standards for operational excellence. Environmental Compliance: With a growing emphasis on environmental regulations, the simulator enables crew members to familiarize themselves with compliance standards and practice procedures that reduce environmental impact, such as optimizing fuel usage and managing waste effectively. Safety Protocols: Through realistic training scenarios, the simulator reinforces safety protocols, ensuring that personnel can identify and mitigate risks, which is a core component of the SIRE 2.0 inspection program.

SIRE 2.0 Training and GDS SERS™

The Importance of SIRE 2.0 and GDS Ship Engine Room Simulator in Developing Advanced Skills for Onboard Maritime Personnel

The maritime industry has significantly pushed towards technological advancement and stricter safety and operational standards in recent years. As vessels become more sophisticated and regulations evolve, the role of well-trained onboard maritime personnel becomes increasingly essential. In this context, the SIRE 2.0 program and GDS Ship Engine Room Simulator represent pioneering tools designed to equip maritime crews with deep technical skills necessary to meet new demands and improve the safety and efficiency of maritime operations. These tools provide a more immersive and practical learning experience, allowing crew members to understand ship operations and emergency procedures better, thereby enhancing their ability to respond effectively in real-world situations.

Understanding SIRE 2.0 and Its Impact on Maritime Training

A Team That Loves to Create

The Ship Inspection Report Program (SIRE) has long been a fundamental tool in maintaining safety and operational standards across the maritime industry, particularly for tanker operations. Launched by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), the program provides a comprehensive inspection system that evaluates the condition and operations of vessels. However, with the growing complexity of modern ships and stricter environmental and safety regulations, the traditional SIRE program required enhancements to address these evolving needs. This led to the development of SIRE 2.0, an upgraded version that integrates data-centric inspection methodologies with a stronger focus on crew competency, operational excellence, and technical skills.

One of SIRE 2.0's key features is its focus on assessing crew members' competency in handling complex equipment and operations. Rather than focusing solely on vessel conditions, SIRE 2.0 evaluates the practical skills, knowledge, and decision-making abilities of onboard personnel. This ensures that crew members are familiar with equipment and operational standards and capable of responding effectively to critical situations.

The emphasis on crew competency in SIRE 2.0 aligns with the industry’s shift toward a human-centered approach to safety and operational excellence. This paradigm shift means that training programs must go beyond traditional instruction and delve into more practical, technology-driven skills, where simulators like the GDS Ship Engine Room Simulator come into play.

The Role of the GDS Ship Engine Room Simulator in Skill Development

Keep It Simple

The GDS Ship Engine Room Simulator is an advanced training tool that replicates the engine room environment of modern vessels, providing maritime personnel with hands-on experience in a controlled setting. This simulator covers many critical systems in ship engine rooms, including propulsion, auxiliary machinery, electrical systems, and emergency protocols. By using the simulator, crew members can practice their skills, refine their decision-making processes, and gain confidence in handling complex systems without the risks associated with real-world errors.

The simulator allows trainees to engage in realistic scenarios, such as equipment failures, power management issues, and environmental challenges. This training is invaluable in helping them develop deep technical skills needed to respond effectively under pressure. Given the increasing complexity of ship machinery, which often integrates digital and automated controls, such simulator-based training ensures that personnel are well-prepared for routine and emergency operations.

Developing Deep Technical Skills with SIRE 2.0 and the GDS Simulator

By integrating SIRE 2.0’s competency standards with the practical capabilities of the GDS Ship Engine Room Simulator, maritime training institutions can foster deep tech skills that are essential in today’s high-stakes maritime environment. Training programs using these tools can address various aspects, including:

  1. Operational Readiness: By simulating real-life engine room conditions, the GDS simulator enables personnel to understand systems and processes intuitively, aligning with SIRE 2.0’s focus on crew readiness and situational awareness.
  2. Crisis Management and Decision-Making: The simulator provides scenarios that replicate emergencies, allowing trainees to practice crisis response, prioritize actions, and make critical decisions under pressure.
  3. Technical Proficiency: The GDS simulator helps personnel develop advanced skills in troubleshooting and maintaining complex machinery, which is crucial for achieving SIRE 2.0’s standards for operational excellence.
  4. Environmental Compliance: With a growing emphasis on environmental regulations, the simulator enables crew members to familiarize themselves with compliance standards and practice procedures that reduce environmental impact, such as optimizing fuel usage and managing waste effectively. The SIRE 2.0 program also plays a crucial role in this aspect, as it evaluates a vessel’s environmental management systems and crew’s awareness of environmental issues, ensuring that the vessel operates in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
  5. Safety Protocols: The simulator reinforces safety protocols through realistic training scenarios, ensuring that personnel can identify and mitigate risks, a core SIRE 2.0 inspection program component. The SIRE 2.0 program, focusing on crew competency and operational excellence, further enhances safety by ensuring that crew members are well-trained and capable of handling emergencies effectively, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring the safety of the vessel and its crew.
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Enhancing the Future of Maritime Training

Training methodologies must evolve accordingly as the maritime industry continues to advance technologically. SIRE 2.0 and the GDS Ship Engine Room Simulator represent a forward-thinking approach to maritime training that emphasizes deep technical skills, operational competence, and environmental awareness. By embedding these elements into their training programs, maritime institutions can ensure that their personnel are qualified to operate today’s vessels and prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s maritime landscape.

In summary, the combination of SIRE 2.0 standards and the immersive experience of the GDS Ship Engine Room Simulator is a critical step forward for maritime training. Using SERS in SIRE 2.0 training provides a more skilled, adaptable workforce better equipped to operate in a complex, evolving industry, ultimately enhancing global maritime operations’ safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

The field of environmental and electromagnetic testing is critical in ensuring the reliability, durability, and safety of systems and equipment in demanding conditions, especially for military and aerospace applications. The MIL-STD-810H standard, which outlines environmental testing processes, plays a key role in testing the resilience of avionics systems to environmental effects. MIL-STD-810H Training and Tailoring Methodology for MIL-STD-810 offer a comprehensive understanding of how to adapt tests for specific project needs, a process known as "tailoring." This ensures that tests simulate real-life conditions, making them more relevant and cost-effective. For engineers and project managers responsible for military platforms such as Askeri Gemi (military ships) or other Military Platforms, training in MIL-STD-810H is essential to grasp the methodologies for environmental testing and the Life Cycle Environmental Profile (LCEP). Understanding the Mission Profile is equally vital, as it outlines the expected operating conditions a system will encounter, forming the basis for relevant environmental tests. Alongside environmental testing, electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) are critical to ensuring that systems can operate without unwanted interference. Training on MIL-STD-461G and MIL-STD-464D Platform Requirements provides crucial insights into EMI/EMC standards for military and avionics systems. In particular, MIL-STD-461G Training and Training on EMI/EMC Testing equip engineers to meet strict compliance requirements that prevent EMI issues, a vital step in the overall Test Management and Environmental Test Management process. Given the complexity and breadth of these standards, GDS Engineering R&D offers a robust Systems Engineering Training Program led by experts like Burak Çavuşoğlu, Ismail Cicek, and Dr. Cicek, with specialized modules on RTCA-DO-160G Training. This training focuses on RTCA DO-160, a widely recognized standard for aircraft environmental testing, covering various Test Sections like Power Input and aircraft electrical interface requirements as defined in MIL-STD-704. GDS Engineering's courses emphasize best practices in tailoring, test planning, and consultancy on Environmental Test Management, ensuring that participants are well-prepared to lead and manage the environmental test sequence effectively. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Online Training Programs have become essential for continued learning, providing flexibility for international trainees to access high-quality International Training on MIL-STD and RTCA standards from anywhere. These programs are ideal for both individual engineers seeking career advancement and organizations aiming to build in-house expertise. For those working on military platforms and avionics systems, understanding and applying standards like MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461G, and RTCA DO-160 are vital for robust system design. GDS Engineering’s comprehensive training programs, enhanced by the expertise of seasoned professionals, provide foundational knowledge, advanced methodologies, and Consultancy on Test Management that enables teams to achieve high levels of compliance and operational reliability across military and aviation industries. These programs empower engineers to navigate environmental effects and EMI/EMC requirements, essential for the rigorous demands of military and aerospace applications.

MIL-STD-810H Face-to-Face Training to CTECH has been accomplished!

GDS Institute completed an in-class MIL-STD-810H Training session for CTECH personnel in September 2024, enhancing their understanding of the standard’s crucial methodologies. This training is essential in environmental and electromagnetic testing, ensuring the reliability, durability, and safety of systems and equipment under demanding conditions, particularly for military and aerospace applications.

Training in MIL-STD-810H is essential to grasp the methodologies for environmental testing and the Life Cycle Environmental Profile (LCEP). Understanding the Mission Profile is equally vital, as it outlines the expected operating conditions a system will encounter, forming the basis for relevant environmental tests.

MIL-STD-810H Training: A Necessity for Robust Design

GDS Engineering R&D, Inc. provides comprehensive training on MIL-STD-810H, a critical standard for ensuring the environmental durability and reliability of military and commercial systems. This standard defines testing procedures that simulate various environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, humidity, shock, and vibration.

GDS's training program equips engineers and technicians with the knowledge and skills to apply MIL-STD-810H effectively. Participants gain a deep understanding of the standard's methodologies, including developing Life Cycle Environmental Profiles (LCEPs) and tailoring test procedures to specific operational requirements. The training covers all major environmental factors the standard addresses, focusing on practical application and test design.   

By attending GDS's MIL-STD-810H training, professionals can enhance their ability to design, develop, and test systems that can withstand the rigors of real-world deployment. This leads to improved product reliability, reduced risk of failure, and increased customer satisfaction. Furthermore, the training helps organizations meet their contractual obligations and regulatory requirements related to environmental testing.   GDS Engineering R&D, Inc.'s MIL-STD-810H training is a valuable resource for any organization designing, developing, or testing systems for harsh environments. It empowers professionals to implement robust testing programs that ensure product durability and performance, contributing to mission success and overall operational effectiveness.