Diploma in EMAR and Military EASA
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in EMAR and military EASA airworthiness, with 8 modules covering the European airworthiness framework, EMAR 21, EMAR M, EMAR 145, EMAR 66 and 147, national implementation and safety management, applying EMAR 21, EMAR M and EMAR 145, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in EMAR and Military EASA — studying from Canada
Canada's defence sector is centred on procurement and sustainment through the Department of National Defence and Defence Research and Development Canada. Industrial activity spans land vehicles, naval systems, avionics and electronics, with firms in Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia and British Columbia. Companies such as General Dynamics Land Systems Canada and Lockheed Martin Canada are notable employers, alongside a broad base of small and medium suppliers. Engineers work on systems integration, vehicle protection, logistics and sustainment, operating within strict security and export control frameworks.
Fees for Canada: C$2,330 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Which Canadian bodies or processes govern defence engineering recognition?
Defence engineering in Canada often involves government procurement and security clearances, and engineers typically hold provincial Professional Engineer licences where a title is required. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not official state degrees or accredited by a national body, so they do not confer licensing or clearance. Recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide, so verify this first.
Would Canadian defence or land systems employers accept this training?
Canadian defence employers and contractors generally rely on security clearance, licensing and demonstrated experience. A private qualification may support your application, but it is unlikely to replace those requirements, and its acceptance is up to each employer. A SEIUM final project can help show applied skill, so discuss expectations with prospective employers early.
Can I study remotely while working, and what are the costs and language demands?
Yes, the programmes are fully online, so you can study from Canada or elsewhere without a student visa, and fit sessions around work. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. Teaching is in English, supported by an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be available.
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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
Understand the structure of the EMAR system and its relationship with EASA.
Apply EMAR 21 to design and production certification.
Manage continuing airworthiness in accordance with EMAR M.
Prepare maintenance organisations for EMAR 145 approval.
Define technician licensing and training requirements under EMAR 66 and 147.
Analyse national implementation in Spain and other European countries.
Integrate safety management systems into aviation organisations.
Who it's for
- Airworthiness engineers.
- Aviation quality managers.
- Continuing airworthiness managers moving into the military framework.
- Aviation organisation auditors.
- Maintenance certifying technicians.
- Defence aviation regulatory consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- EMAR 21 (certification of military aircraft, design and production organisations)
- EMAR M (continuing airworthiness requirements)
- EMAR 145 (maintenance organisation approvals)
- EMAR 66 (military aircraft maintenance licensing)
- EMAR 147 (maintenance training organisations)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EU common rules in civil aviation)
- Royal Decree 866/2015 (Spanish Defence Airworthiness Regulation)
- AMOS
- IFS Maintenix
- Q-Pulse
8 modules
1.1Origins of the European Defence Agency MAWA Forum1.2EMAR common requirements1.3Relationship with civil EASA regulation1.4Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and the defence exclusion1.5National military airworthiness authorities1.6Mutual recognition between authorities1.7EMAD glossary and basic documents1.8Initial and continuing airworthiness1.9Structure of AMC and GM1.10Practical exercise: map of requirements applicable to an operator
2.1Military type certificate2.2Approved design organisation2.3Approved production organisation2.4Classification of major and minor changes2.5Repairs and their approval2.6Certificate of airworthiness2.7Permit to fly2.8Use of EMACC as a basis2.9Design organisation handbook2.10Case study: classification of a design change
3.1Continuing airworthiness management organisation3.2Approved maintenance programme3.3Airworthiness review3.4Airworthiness directives3.5Component records3.6Reliability programmes3.7Occurrence reporting3.8Fleet configuration3.9Oversight by the authority3.10Workshop: drawing up a maintenance programme
4.1Scope and approval classes4.2Facilities, tools and data4.3Certifying staff4.4Quality system4.5Certificate of release to service4.6Human factors in maintenance4.7Maintenance on deployment4.8Subcontracting of tasks4.9Maintenance organisation exposition4.10Case study: preparing for an EMAR 145 audit
5.1Category A, B and C technician licences5.2Basic knowledge modules5.3Type ratings5.4EMAR 147 training organisations5.5Examinations and practical experience5.6Conversion of national licences5.7Continuation training5.8Competence assessment5.9Training records5.10Practical exercise: training plan for a B1 technician
6.1Organisation of airworthiness in Spain6.2Spanish Defence Airworthiness Regulation (RD 866/2015)6.3The French DSAÉ model6.4The German LufABw authority6.5The UK MAA and its RAs6.6A400M, NH90 and Eurofighter programmes6.7Recognition in cooperative programmes6.8National differences in implementation6.9Lessons learned6.10Case study: mutual recognition on the A400M
7.1Safety management systems7.2Airworthiness risk7.3Just culture7.4Occurrence reporting and analysis7.5Safety performance indicators7.6Internal audits7.7Management of organisational change7.8Interface with operational safety7.9Military accident investigation7.10Workshop: risk matrix for an EMAR organisation
8.1Description of the target organisation8.2Analysis of applicable requirements8.3Gap analysis8.4Structure of the organisation manual8.5Key procedures8.6Staff training plan8.7Internal audit plan8.8Approval roadmap8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AMOS, IFS Maintenix and Q-Pulse, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures: organisation approval audits, fleet airworthiness reviews and regulatory gap analyses. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrated project.
Standards covered: EMAR 21, EMAR M, EMAR 145, EMAR 66, EMAR 147, Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, Royal Decree 866/2015.
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.
- 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 AMOS, IFS Maintenix and Q-Pulse, 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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