Diploma in SAF Implementation and Fuel Certification
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in SAF implementation and fuel certification. 8 modules covering aviation fuel specifications, SAF production pathways, approval of new fuels, properties and compatibility, logistics and blending, regulation and market, and sustainability certification with ASTM D7566, ASTM D1655 and Aspen Plus, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in SAF Implementation and Fuel 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$2,330 (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
Interpret current aviation fuel specifications.
Compare approved SAF production pathways.
Explain the ASTM D4054 approval process for new fuels.
Assess the properties and compatibility of SAF blends.
Organise SAF logistics and blending at the airport.
Apply the ReFuelEU Aviation and CORSIA mandates.
Manage the sustainability certification of SAF batches.
Who it's for
- Aviation fuel engineers.
- Fuel quality technicians.
- Airline sustainability managers.
- Biorefinery process engineers.
- Energy regulatory consultants.
- Fuel certification analysts.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join airlines.
What you'll work with
- ASTM D7566 (aviation turbine fuel containing synthesised hydrocarbons)
- ASTM D1655 (aviation turbine fuels)
- ASTM D4054 (qualification and approval of new aviation turbine fuels)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 (ReFuelEU Aviation)
- Def Stan 91-091 (UK specification for Jet A-1)
- Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (Renewable Energy Directive)
- CORSIA (ICAO Annex 16, Volume IV, carbon offsetting scheme)
- Directive (EU) 2023/2413 (revised Renewable Energy Directive)
- Aspen Plus
- GREET
- SimaPro
- MATLAB
8 modules
1.1Jet A and Jet A-11.2ASTM D1655 requirements1.3Def Stan 91-091 specification1.4Critical properties: freezing point and stability1.5Aromatics and elastomer compatibility1.6Density and calorific value1.7Lubricity1.8Approved additives1.9Military and alternative fuels1.10Practical exercise: interpreting a certificate of analysis
2.1HEFA pathway2.2Fischer-Tropsch2.3Alcohol-to-jet (ATJ)2.4Refinery co-processing2.5Power-to-Liquid and e-SAF2.6Catalytic hydrotreating2.7Yields and costs2.8Technology readiness2.9Feedstocks by pathway2.10Workshop: techno-economic comparison of pathways
3.1ASTM D4054 process3.2Tier 1 to 4 testing3.3FAA Clearinghouse3.4ASTM D7566 annexes3.5Blending limits3.6100% synthetic fuels3.7Involvement of engine manufacturers3.8Approval timeline and costs3.9Challenges of aromatic-free fuels3.10Case study: dossier for a new pathway
4.1Blend properties and non-linearity4.2Materials compatibility4.3Seal swell4.4Non-volatile particulate emissions4.5Contrails4.6Cold-weather behaviour4.7JFTOT thermal stability4.8Cross-contamination4.9Laboratory testing4.10Lab: analysing the properties of a blend
5.1Airport supply chain5.2Blending at source and at terminal5.3Recertification after blending5.4Documentary traceability5.5Storage and handling5.6Hydrant systems5.7Book and claim5.8Infrastructure in Spain5.9Logistics costs5.10Practical exercise: blending plan for an airport
6.1ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation6.2Minimum mandates and synthetic sub-mandate6.3CORSIA and eligible fuels6.4Renewable energy directives6.5Emissions trading6.6Incentives and support6.7Long-term offtake agreements6.8Prices and market6.9Penalties for non-compliance6.10Case study: compliance plan for a supplier
7.1Sustainability criteria7.2ISCC and RSB voluntary schemes7.3Chain of custody and mass balance7.4Calculating emission reductions7.5Certification audits7.6Union Database7.7Fraud risks7.8Sustainability declarations7.9Communicating environmental claims7.10Workshop: simulated audit of a batch
8.1Airline or airport scenario8.2Selection of suppliers and pathways8.3Fuel quality plan8.4Logistics and blending8.5Regulatory compliance8.6Sustainability certification8.7Economic analysis8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Aspen Plus, GREET, SimaPro and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: analysing aviation fuel specifications, simulating SAF production processes and assessing compliance with blending mandates. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final project.
Standards covered: ASTM D7566, ASTM D1655, ASTM D4054, Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 (ReFuelEU Aviation), Def Stan 91-091, Directive (EU) 2018/2001, CORSIA (ICAO Annex 16, Volume IV), Directive (EU) 2023/2413.
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 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 Aspen Plus, GREET, SimaPro and MATLAB, 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.
Related programmes
Datalink Diploma: CPDLC/ADS-B/ACARS/SWIM
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in datalink: CPDLC/ADS-B/ACARS/SWIM. 8 modules covering air-ground communications, ACARS, CPDLC, ADS-B and ADS-C surveillance, SWIM, certification and cybersecurity with Regulation…
Diploma in UAS Swarm Operations and Multi-Agent Coordination
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in UAS swarm operations and multi-agent coordination. 8 modules covering aerial multi-agent systems, collective behaviour models, task allocation, collision avoidance,…
Diploma in Tribology and Durability in Helicopters
600-hour online postgraduate diploma in helicopter transmission tribology: lubricants, bearings, gears, oil analysis, HUMS, prognostics and CS-29 requirements, with an assigned technical tutor.
More in Aerospace, UAM, Drones & Space
All Aerospace, UAM, Drones & Space programmes → · How to apply · Fees & financing · Scholarships