International Diploma in Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering
The International Diploma in Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering (DIP-1007) is the engineering-focused diploma from the American Institute of Safety Professionals, designed for safety engineers, reliability engineers, risk analysts, and structural engineers who need to combine engineering analy…

What is the International Diploma in Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering?
The International Diploma in Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering (DIP-1007) is the engineering-focused diploma from the American Institute of Safety Professionals, designed for safety engineers, reliability engineers, risk analysts, and structural engineers who need to combine engineering analy…
with safety and reliability science at a professional level. At 480 hours of Total Qualification Time and 48 credits, it is the only diploma in the institute's portfolio that teaches statistical programming (Python and R), machine learning for predictive safety, finite element method (FEM) analysis, structural dynamics and earthquake engineering, and systems reliability modelling alongside core safety engineering disciplines such as process hazard analysis, fire safety scienc…
What you'll master
Six specialist areas, each built on the standards employers and auditors work to.
- 01 Human Factors and Sustainable Safety Practices | GLH: 30 hours This unit explores the critical role of human factors in engineering safety and the integration of sustainability principles into safety practices.
- 02 Risk Assessment, Fire Safety and Process Hazard Management | GLH: 30 hours This unit develops advanced competency in structured risk assessment, fire safety engineering, and process hazard management.
- 03 Statistical Data Analysis, Programming and Machine Learning Applications | GLH: 30 hours This unit is unique within the American Institute of Safety Professionals diploma portfolio: it develops practical programming and machine learning competencies applied to safety and reliability engineering.
- 04 Structural Safety and Advanced Analysis Methods | GLH: 30 hours This unit provides advanced engineering analysis capability for structural safety.
- 05 Systems Reliability and Learning from Disasters | GLH: 30 hours This unit focuses on the reliability of complex socio-technical systems and the lessons from major engineering disasters.
- 06 Integrated Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering | GLH: 30 hours This capstone unit synthesises all knowledge and skills from the programme into integrated professional practice.
Who should take this diploma?
Prerequisite: An engineering or science background is strongly recommended. Familiarity with basic statistics and engineering principles provides an essential foundation. No formal degree is required.
- Safety engineers seeking a diploma that combines engineering analysis (FEM, structural dynamics, computational methods) with safety and reliability science
- Reliability engineers and asset integrity engineers who need a formal qualification integrating reliability modelling (FTA, FMEA, RBD) with safety management systems
- Risk engineers and quantitative risk analysts in oil and gas, petrochemical, nuclear, aerospace, and infrastructure sectors
- Structural engineers and civil engineers transitioning into safety engineering roles who need seismic analysis, structural failure analysis, and reliability assessment competency
- Process safety engineers seeking to combine
- HAZOP, LOPA, and fire safety with quantitative programming and predictive analytics
- Data scientists and engineers interested in applying machine learning and statistical programming to safety and reliability problems
- DIP-1003 (OSH Management) seeking the engineering-focused complement to their management qualification
Entry requirements
Meet any one of the first three:What will you study?
Standards and frameworks you'll work with
Official sources, linked for reference- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 Process Safety Management · OSHA
- NFPA 13, 30, 68, 69, 70E, 72 Fire, explosion and electrical codes · NFPA
- API 570 and API 653 Piping and tank inspection · American Petroleum Institute
- ISO 45001 OH&S management systems · ISO
- ANSI/ASSP Z10 OHS management systems · ASSP
- IEC 60079 Explosive atmospheres · IEC
- CCPS guidelines Process safety practice · AIChE CCPS
- ACGIH TLVs Occupational exposure limits · ACGIH
- GRI Standards Sustainability reporting · GRI
How is the diploma assessed?
There are no exams. You complete 12 written assessments — two per unit — of the kind you'd present to a board or a regulator, each graded by a qualified assessor.
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1Open the learning space Enrolment gives you the units for International Diploma in Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering, starting with Human Factors and Sustainable Safety Practices.
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2Work through the units Study at your own pace through to Integrated Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering. Each unit stays in the order already published for this diploma.
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3Complete each unit assessment Each of the six units is assessed through two components: Formative Assessment (800–1,000 words): a technical discussion paper, white paper, or guidance document addressing a focused aspect of the unit content.
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Receive the credentials When the assessed units are complete, the diploma certificate, transcript and wallet card are issued for the package you bought.
Specification documents
The official documents for DIP-1007: how the diploma is structured, taught and assessed. PDF downloads- Qualification specification Structure, units, credits and entry requirements
- Unit syllabus & learning outcomes What each of the six units covers
- Assessment & marking criteria How papers and reports are graded
- Learner handbook Study guidance, support and submission process
- Referencing & academic integrity APA 7th style and plagiarism policy
- Recognition & credit transfer Credit transfer, recognition and progression
- Enrolment terms & refund policy Fees, payment and refund conditions
What credentials do you receive?
Graduates of International Diploma in Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering receive a diploma certificate, an official transcript and a professional wallet card. Each uses the verification record already issued with AISP credentials.
- Diploma certificate Hard-bound and/or PDF, depending on the package already offered for this diploma.
- Official transcript Credits and results for each of the 6 assessed units.
- Professional wallet card Front and back, with a QR code that opens the existing verification record.
What careers does the diploma lead to?
Graduates use this diploma where safety decisions depend on reliability data, from risk engineer to the specialist who supports safety cases.
- Safety cases
- Reliability engineering
- Risk analysis
- Asset integrity
Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering or Process Safety Management?
This diploma is for engineers who quantify risk and reliability. Process safety management is the operational sister qualification.
| Compare | This diplomaSafety, Risk and Reliability Engineering | Also offeredProcess Safety Management |
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| Subject | Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering | Process Safety Management |
| Opens with | Human Factors and Sustainable Safety Practices | Process Safety Management Systems |
| Also covers | Risk Assessment, Fire Safety and Process Hazard Management | Risk-Based Process Safety |
| Published length | 480 hours | 480 hours |
| Enroll in this diploma → | View Process Safety Management |
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How much does the diploma cost?
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Digital
PDF credentials, delivered online- All assessed units and learning resources
- Assessor feedback on submitted work
- Diploma, transcript and wallet card (PDF)
- Online verification record
Complete
Hard-bound diploma plus PDF- Everything in Digital
- Hard-bound printed diploma
- Shipped to your address (courier extra)
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