Diploma in Nuclear Power Plant Modernisation Programmes
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in nuclear power plant modernisation programmes. 8 modules covering long-term operation, ageing management, I&C modernisation, cybersecurity and human factors, obsolescence and equipment qualification, power uprates and safety upgrades under IAEA SSG-48, IAEA SSG-25 and 10 CFR Part 54, with IBM Maximo and an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Nuclear Power Plant Modernisation Programmes — 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$2,010 (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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What you will be able to do
Understand modernisation programmes for operating nuclear power plants.
Apply ageing management and long-term operation.
Plan licence renewal and periodic safety reviews.
Manage instrumentation and control modernisation.
Address obsolescence and equipment qualification.
Evaluate power uprates and safety upgrades.
Lead modernisation projects in line with regulatory criteria.
Who it's for
- Long-term operation engineers.
- Nuclear instrumentation and control engineers.
- Modernisation project managers.
- Ageing management engineers.
- Licensing specialists.
- Obsolescence engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into nuclear energy.
What you'll work with
- IAEA SSG-48 (ageing management and long-term operation)
- IAEA SSG-25 (periodic safety review)
- 10 CFR Part 54 (licence renewal)
- NUREG-1801 (GALL report on generic ageing lessons learned)
- IEC 61513 (instrumentation and control for nuclear power plants)
- IEC 60880 (software for category A systems)
- IEEE 603 (criteria for safety systems)
- NRC DI&C-ISG-06 (licensing of digital I&C)
- IBM Maximo
- Primavera P6
- SCADE Suite
- Siemens Teamcenter
8 modules
1.1The global nuclear fleet and its age1.2Operation beyond design life1.3IAEA LTO programmes1.4Periodic safety review1.5Licence renewal in the US1.6European experience1.7Economics of LTO1.8Regulatory requirements1.9The Spanish context1.10Case study: analysis of an LTO programme
2.1Ageing mechanisms2.2Ageing management programmes2.3The GALL report2.4Time-limited ageing analyses2.5Reactor vessel and internals2.6Cables and electrical equipment2.7Concrete structures2.8Inspection and surveillance2.9Ageing indicators2.10Practical: ageing assessment of a component
3.1Obsolescence of analogue I&C3.2Digital architectures3.3IEC 61513 and classification3.4Software according to IEC 608803.5IEEE 603 criteria3.6Diversity and defence in depth3.7Common-cause failures in software3.8Licensing under DI&C-ISG-063.9Hybrid control rooms3.10Lab: design of a digital safety function
4.1Nuclear cybersecurity4.2Cybersecurity regulation4.3Human factors engineering4.4Control room validation4.5Operator training4.6Full-scope simulators4.7Management of change in operation4.8Operating procedures4.9Workload assessment4.10Case study: validation of a modernised control room
5.1Obsolescence management5.2Reverse engineering5.3Commercial-grade dedication5.4Environmental qualification5.5Seismic qualification5.6Electromagnetic compatibility5.7Nuclear suppliers5.8Strategic spare parts5.9Additive manufacturing of spare parts5.10Practical: dedication of a commercial component
6.1Power uprates6.2Post-Fukushima upgrades6.3Portable safety equipment6.4Filtered containment venting6.5Hydrogen recombiners6.6Fire protection upgrades6.7Accident-tolerant fuels6.8Safety analysis of upgrades6.9International experience6.10Case study: assessment of a safety upgrade
7.1Planning during refuelling outages7.2Project risk management7.3Configuration management7.4Design modifications7.5Procurement and suppliers7.6Testing and commissioning7.7Licensing documentation7.8Knowledge management7.9Project indicators7.10Workshop: modernisation plan for a refuelling outage
8.1Plant description8.2Condition diagnosis8.3Ageing management programme8.4Modernisation proposal8.5Regulatory analysis8.6Implementation plan8.7Economic analysis8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme 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 you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is IBM Maximo, Primavera P6, SCADE Suite and Siemens Teamcenter, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: an ageing management assessment of a component, a plan to replace analogue I&C with digital and a periodic safety review. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: IAEA SSG-48, IAEA SSG-25, 10 CFR Part 54, NUREG-1801, IEC 61513, IEC 60880, IEEE 603, NRC DI&C-ISG-06.
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 IBM Maximo, Primavera P6, SCADE Suite and Siemens Teamcenter, 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 programme 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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