Diploma in Aviation Accident Claims and Litigation
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in aviation accident claims and litigation. 8 modules covering air carrier liability, the aviation insurance market, accident investigation, claims management, international litigation and recoveries, with the Montreal Convention 1999, Regulation (EU) 996/2010 and Guidewire ClaimCenter, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Aviation Accident Claims and Litigation — studying from Canada
Canada's off-road and heavy machinery sector serves mining, forestry, agriculture and construction, all major contributors to the national economy. Manufacturers and dealers in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia supply equipment for resource extraction and infrastructure. Mining activity in Northern Ontario, Quebec and the territories drives demand for rugged vehicle engineering and maintenance expertise. Engineers work on hydraulics, drivetrains, machine safety and special vehicle design.
Fees for Canada: C$2,790 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for off-road and special vehicle engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited nationally in Canada. Professional engineering titles are regulated provincially, and vehicle and equipment safety is governed by standards such as those from the CSA and rules from Transport Canada where applicable. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body.
What employers in Canada might value this qualification for special vehicles and machinery?
Employers could include mining, forestry, agricultural, construction and specialist vehicle manufacturers across Canada. Each employer decides how much weight to place on a private qualification, and practical experience is often central in these sectors. The final project can demonstrate applied capability, but it does not guarantee any role.
How can I study this while working in Canada, and how is it funded?
The programme is online and in English, so you can study from anywhere in Canada without a student visa. Choose from 300-hour specialist courses, 800-hour postgraduate diplomas or 1,900-hour master's programmes. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, which some Canadian employers offer for job-relevant training.
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
Know the international liability regime for air carriers.
Understand the aviation insurance market and its clauses.
Use technical accident investigation in claims management.
Manage passenger, cargo and third-party claims.
Design international litigation strategies.
Pursue recovery actions against jointly liable parties.
Prepare a comprehensive management plan for an aviation accident claim.
Who it's for
- Aviation claims managers at insurers and airlines.
- Aviation law lawyers handling liability and insurance cases.
- Aviation loss adjusters assessing hull and liability losses.
- Aviation risk analysts at insurers, brokers and operators.
- Aviation experts acting as surveyors or expert witnesses.
- Airline insurance managers responsible for the insurance programme.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into aviation insurance.
What you'll work with
- Montreal Convention 1999 (air carrier liability for passengers, baggage and cargo)
- Regulation (EC) 785/2004 (insurance requirements for air carriers and operators)
- Regulation (EU) 996/2010 (investigation and prevention of civil aviation accidents)
- Annex 13 to the Chicago Convention (aircraft accident and incident investigation)
- Regulation (EC) 2027/97 (liability of Community air carriers)
- Spanish Air Navigation Act 48/1960 (Spanish aviation law framework)
- Rome Convention 1952 (damage caused by aircraft to third parties on the surface)
- Guidewire ClaimCenter
- Relativity
- Cirium
- Microsoft Power BI
8 modules
1.1The Warsaw System and its evolution1.2Montreal Convention 19991.3Strict liability and SDR limits1.4Regulation (EC) 2027/97 on Community air carriers1.5Regulation (EC) 785/2004 on insurance requirements1.6Liability to third parties on the surface1.7Spanish Air Navigation Act 48/19601.8Liability of the manufacturer and the maintenance provider1.9Liability of air navigation services and airports1.10Workshop: analysing the limits applicable to a case
2.1Hull and liability policies2.2AVN clauses of the London market2.3AVN 48B war exclusion2.4Co-insurance and the market leader2.5Aviation reinsurance2.6Aerospace products insurance2.7Passenger and baggage insurance2.8Drone insurance2.9Relationship with lessors and financiers2.10Case study: policy of a regional airline
3.1Annex 13 to the Chicago Convention3.2Regulation (EU) 996/20103.3The role of the CIAIAC (Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission)3.4Flight recorders and data3.5Human and organisational factors3.6Preliminary and final reports3.7Use of the technical investigation in litigation3.8Independence and confidentiality3.9Party-appointed experts3.10Practical exercise: reading a final accident report
4.1Notification and activation of the insurance4.2Family assistance under Regulation 996/20104.3Advance payments under the Montreal Convention4.4Identification of claimants4.5Quantification of personal injury4.6International scales and criteria4.7Damage to cargo and baggage4.8Damage to third parties and property4.9Reserves and communication to the market4.10Case study: management plan for an accident
5.1Jurisdictions under Article 33 of the Montreal Convention5.2Forum shopping and forum non conveniens5.3Litigation in the United States and Europe5.4Class actions and joinder5.5Technical and expert evidence5.6Document discovery5.7Two-year limitation period5.8Out-of-court settlements5.9Mediation and arbitration5.10Practical exercise: litigation strategy for a case
6.1Actions against manufacturers6.2Design and manufacturing defects6.3Liability of maintenance organisations6.4Air navigation service providers6.5Apportionment between joint tortfeasors6.6Indemnity and waiver agreements6.7Insurer subrogation6.8Negotiation with reinsurers6.9Wreckage recovery and salvage6.10Case study: recovery against a component supplier
7.1Document management and e-discovery7.2Claims management tools7.3Data protection for victims7.4Crisis communication7.5Coordination of lawyers and experts7.6Budget and cost control7.7Reports to insurers7.8Professional ethics7.9Management indicators7.10Workshop: claim status report
8.1Choice of the accident to study8.2Applicable legal framework8.3Analysis of causes8.4Map of claimants and damages8.5Management and litigation strategy8.6Recoveries and apportionment8.7Reserve estimate8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training 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 it can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original conventions and regulations, and applied exercises. The working software is Guidewire ClaimCenter, Relativity, Cirium and Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: claims management after an air accident, analysis of technical investigation reports and negotiation of settlements with claimants. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Montreal Convention 1999, Regulation (EC) 785/2004, Regulation (EU) 996/2010, Annex 13 to the Chicago Convention, Regulation (EC) 2027/97, Spanish Air Navigation Act 48/1960, Rome Convention 1952.
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. No university degree is 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 Guidewire ClaimCenter, Relativity, Cirium and Microsoft Power BI, 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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