Diploma in Anti-freeze/De-thaw Protection and Certification
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in anti-icing/de-icing protection and certification. 8 modules covering ice protection systems, thermopneumatic, electrothermal and mechanical systems, ice detection, sensor protection, ground de-icing and CS 25.1419 certification, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Anti-freeze/De-thaw Protection and Certification — studying from Canada
Canada has a substantial aerospace sector, anchored in Montréal and Québec City, with major manufacturers and suppliers such as Bombardier, Pratt & Whitney Canada and CAE. Ontario's Greater Toronto and Ottawa regions host avionics, satellite and space technology firms, while the Canadian Space Agency coordinates national space programmes, including robotics for the International Space Station. Urban air mobility and drone operations are emerging under Transport Canada's regulatory framework. Engineers in this area typically work on airframe design, systems integration, certification and space mission support.
Fees for Canada: C$1,700 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Does a SEIUM qualification give me recognition with Canadian professional bodies for aerospace work?
Not automatically. In Canada, engineering is regulated by provincial and territorial associations such as Professional Engineers Ontario, which licence Professional Engineers (P.Eng.). SEIUM qualifications are private and are not official state degrees, so they do not confer P.Eng. status or accreditation. Recognition by employers or other bodies is decided case by case, so check directly with them before enrolling.
Will Canadian aerospace, drone or space employers value this training?
Employer valuation depends on the specific employer and role. Canada has a sizeable aerospace sector, including companies in Quebec, Ontario and Western Canada, and employers generally judge candidates on demonstrated skills, projects and experience. SEIUM's final project can serve as evidence of capability, but whether a private qualification carries weight is for each employer to decide. Discuss your goals with prospective employers.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job in Canada, and what about language?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online, so you can study from home at your own pace around work. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly time accordingly. Teaching is in English, and each student has an assigned technical tutor. Employer sponsorship and fees payable in instalments may help, depending on your circumstances.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Distinguish between anti-icing and de-icing systems and their applications.
Size thermopneumatic and electrothermal systems.
Select and site ice detectors.
Protect probes, windshields and critical systems against ice.
Apply ground de-icing procedures with approved fluids.
Plan certification in accordance with CS 25.1419.
Assess the failures and power consumption of an ice protection system.
Who it's for
- Ice protection systems engineers
- Aeronautical thermal engineers
- Systems certification engineers
- Icing test engineers
- De-icing operations managers
- Engine systems engineers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join aircraft manufacturers
What you'll work with
- CS-25 (EASA), CS 25.1419 (ice protection)
- CS-25 Appendix C (EASA) (icing envelope)
- FAA AC 25.1419-1A (certification of transport category aeroplanes for flight in icing conditions)
- SAE AS5562 (ice and rain minimum qualification standards for pitot and pitot-static probes)
- SAE ARP4737 (aircraft deicing/anti-icing methods)
- SAE AS6285 (aircraft ground deicing/anti-icing processes)
- CS-E (EASA) (engines)
- SAE AIR5666 (icing wind tunnel interfacility comparison tests)
- Ansys FENSAP-ICE
- NASA LEWICE
- Ansys Fluent
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Simcenter Amesim
8 modules
1.1Anti-icing versus de-icing1.2Surfaces requiring protection1.3Protection requirements by function1.4Types of system: thermal, mechanical and chemical1.5Selection according to aircraft and mission1.6Energy consumption and penalties1.7Systems on commercial and regional aircraft1.8Protection on helicopters1.9Technology trends1.10Case study: selecting ice protection for a turboprop
2.1Engine bleed and regulation2.2Piccolo tubes2.3Leading edges and engine intakes2.4Calculation of flow and wall temperature2.5Runback and refreeze2.6Valves, sensors and control2.7Failures and overtemperature protection2.8Thermal analysis with CFD2.9Performance in Appendix C conditions2.10Lab: thermal balance of a leading edge
3.1Heater mats in composites3.2Parting strip zones and cyclic de-icing3.3Heating cycles and sequences3.4Pneumatic de-icing boots3.5Electro-impulse and electromechanical systems3.6Rotor blade protection3.7Propeller protection3.8Icephobic surfaces and coatings3.9Electrical management of ice protection3.10Practical exercise: cyclic de-icing sequence for a wing
4.1Vibrating probe detectors4.2Optical and ultrasonic detectors4.3Primary versus advisory detection4.4Detection of SLD and ice crystals4.5Detector location and correlation4.6Detection by change in performance4.7Cockpit indication and procedures4.8Reliability and false alarms4.9Certification of detectors4.10Workshop: siting an ice detector
5.1Heated pitot and static probes5.2Temperature and angle-of-attack probes5.3Heated windshields5.4Protection of antennas and radomes5.5Drains, vents and intakes5.6Landing gear and doors5.7Protection of engines and inlet guide vanes5.8Lessons from the AF447 accident5.9Probe testing according to standards5.10Case study: requirements for a heated pitot probe
6.1Surface contamination and the clean wing concept6.2Type I, II, III and IV fluids6.3Holdover times6.4De-icing and anti-icing procedures6.5Pre-take-off inspections6.6Centralised de-icing facilities6.7Environmental impact of glycols6.8Operator de-icing programmes6.9Training of ground staff6.10Practical exercise: holdover calculation with current tables
7.1CS 25.1419 and 25.1420 requirements7.2CS 25.21(g) performance requirements7.3Critical case analysis7.4Icing wind tunnel testing7.5Flight testing in natural icing7.6Artificial ice shapes in flight7.7Engine requirements in CS-E7.8Certification of helicopters7.9Documentation and AFM7.10Workshop: certification plan for an anti-icing system
8.1Definition of the aircraft and surfaces8.2Selection of the protection system8.3Thermal sizing8.4Detection system8.5Protection of critical sensors8.6Failure analysis8.7Certification plan8.8Power consumption and weight estimation8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Ansys FENSAP-ICE, NASA LEWICE, Ansys Fluent, MATLAB/Simulink and Simcenter Amesim, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: thermal sizing of a leading-edge anti-icing system, planning icing wind tunnel tests for certification, and preparing a ground de-icing programme. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: CS-25 (EASA), CS 25.1419, CS-25 Appendix C (EASA), FAA AC 25.1419-1A, SAE AS5562, SAE ARP4737, SAE AS6285, CS-E (EASA), SAE AIR5666.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Ansys FENSAP-ICE, NASA LEWICE, Ansys Fluent, MATLAB/Simulink and Simcenter Amesim, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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