Diploma in Civil Liability and Airports
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in civil liability in the airport environment. 8 modules covering liability of airport stakeholders, damage to passengers and aircraft, baggage, cargo and delays, airport liability insurance, risk prevention and claims handling, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Civil Liability and Airports — 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$2,330 (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
Define the liabilities of airport stakeholders.
Manage claims for damage to passengers and users.
Analyse damage to aircraft and its attribution.
Apply the regime for baggage, cargo and delays.
Design airport liability insurance programmes.
Implement claims prevention measures.
Handle civil liability claims effectively.
Who it's for
- Airport insurance managers
- Liability claims handlers
- Aviation lawyers
- Airport risk management technicians
- Liability underwriters
- Loss adjusters
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into airports
What you'll work with
- Law 50/1980 (Spanish Insurance Contract Act)
- Montreal Convention 1999 (international carriage by air)
- Regulation (EC) 261/2004 (air passenger rights for denied boarding, cancellation and delay)
- Regulation (EU) 139/2014 (aerodrome requirements and procedures)
- Regulation (EC) 1107/2006 (rights of persons with reduced mobility in air travel)
- Law 21/2003 (Spanish Aviation Safety Act)
- Spanish Civil Code, Article 1902 (non-contractual liability)
- Guidewire ClaimCenter
- Relativity
- ArcGIS Pro
- Microsoft Power BI
8 modules
1.1Contractual and non-contractual liability1.2Article 1902 of the Spanish Civil Code1.3Financial liability of the public administration1.4Airport operator and concessionaires1.5Handling agents and suppliers1.6Airport users1.7Law 21/2003 on Aviation Safety1.8Regulation (EU) 139/20141.9Allocation of liability by zone1.10Workshop: liability map of a terminal
2.1Falls and injuries in the terminal2.2Accidents on jet bridges and escalators2.3Damage in car parks2.4Assistance to persons with reduced mobility2.5Regulation (EC) 1107/20062.6Safety of retail premises2.7Assessment of bodily injury2.8The Spanish road traffic scale as a reference2.9Consumer claims2.10Case study: claim for a fall in the terminal
3.1Damage caused by handling equipment3.2Foreign object damage on the runway3.3Condition of pavements and markings3.4Wildlife strikes and aerodrome control3.5Failures of visual aids3.6Liability towards airlines3.7IATA SGHA handling agreements3.8Indemnities and contractual limitations3.9Loss of use of the aircraft3.10Practical exercise: analysis of FOD damage
4.1The Montreal Convention and baggage4.2Baggage handling systems4.3Regulation (EC) 261/2004 and delays4.4Liability for closures and disruptions4.5Damage to cargo in warehouses4.6Passing on compensation costs4.7Strikes and extraordinary circumstances4.8Mass claims4.9Relationship with airline insurers4.10Case study: baggage system failure
5.1Airport operator liability policy5.2Products and services cover5.3Liability for air traffic control5.4Liability for airside vehicles5.5War and terrorism exclusions5.6Limits, sub-limits and deductibles5.7Insurance requirements for concessionaires5.8Programmes for airport networks5.9The airport insurance market5.10Workshop: review of an airport liability policy
6.1Safety management system6.2Airside and terminal inspections6.3Facility maintenance6.4Contractor management6.5Incident recording and analysis6.6Signage and communication with users6.7Self-protection plans6.8Staff training6.9Claims indicators6.10Practical exercise: plan to reduce falls in the terminal
7.1Notification and opening the file7.2Gathering evidence and CCTV footage7.3Loss adjustment7.4Determining liability7.5Negotiation and settlement7.6Legal defence7.7Recoveries from third parties7.8Data protection in claims7.9Reports to the insurer7.10Case study: handling an apron claim
8.1Selection of the airport8.2Exposure map8.3Claims experience analysis8.4Contract review8.5Design of the insurance programme8.6Prevention measures8.7Claims handling protocol8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your 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 each intake, so it is compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is Guidewire ClaimCenter, Relativity, ArcGIS Pro and Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Cases are studied on real procedures for handling user claims in terminals, analysing damage to aircraft on the apron and reviewing handling and insurance contracts. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: Law 50/1980, Montreal Convention 1999, Regulation (EC) 261/2004, Regulation (EU) 139/2014, Regulation (EC) 1107/2006, Law 21/2003, Spanish Civil Code, Article 1902.
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 able to run 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, ArcGIS Pro, 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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