Fault Tree & Event Tree Analysis

Learn how to use fault tree and event tree analysis to systematically evaluate and improve system safety and reliability. Gain practical skills to apply qualitative and quantitative techniques, integrate with other risk tools, and support better engineering and safety decisions.

Course information

Fault Tree & Event Tree Analysis training is available in the following formats

Two Hour Awareness Module One Day Face-to-Face Course One Day Virtual Course Two Day Face-to-Face Course Two Day Virtual Course

Delivery

Self-study Module

Level

Awareness

Certificate

Attendance

Duration

2 hours

CPD

2 hours

Learning objectives

Explain the purpose and basic principles of fault tree analysis (FTA) and event tree analysis (ETA)
Understand how FTA is used to identify failure paths and key contributors to system risk
Understand how ETA maps possible outcomes from initiating events
Recognise the types of data typically used in FTA and ETA
Use FTA and ETA results to inform safer, more reliable system and process designs
Understand where FTA and ETA fit alongside other risk assessment tools (e.g., LOPA, QRA)

Key contents

Introduction to fault tree analysis (FTA): purpose and simple examples
Introduction to event tree analysis (ETA): purpose and simple examples
Key components: top events, basic events, initiating events, outcomes, barriers
Overview of data needs: failure rates, probabilities (awareness only, no calculations)
Using FTA and ETA in process safety, asset integrity, and risk management
How FTA and ETA fit into broader risk management and process safety frameworks

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of risk assessment or safety management concepts is recommended. No prior experience with FTA or ETA methods is required.

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