Ice management and de-icing systems course
Online course of 300 hours in ice management and de-icing systems: 6 modules covering icing physics, certification envelopes, in-flight protection systems, icing simulation and testing, and ground de-icing and anti-icing, with an assigned technical tutor.
Ice management and de-icing systems course — 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$1,160 (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
Understand the physics of ice formation on aircraft.
Interpret icing certification envelopes.
Compare in-flight ice protection systems.
Size thermal anti-icing systems.
Apply ice accretion simulation tools.
Plan ground de-icing and anti-icing operations.
Assess operational risks associated with ice.
Who it's for
- Ice protection engineers seeking a structured view of the whole discipline.
- Aircraft systems engineers responsible for anti-icing and de-icing equipment.
- Aerodynamicists analysing the effects of ice on performance and handling.
- Airport de-icing coordinators who plan and supervise ground operations.
- Certification engineers working on icing compliance.
- Icing test engineers in wind tunnels or flight test.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the aeronautical sector.
What you'll work with
- CS-25, Appendices C and O (EASA) (icing certification envelopes for large aeroplanes)
- CS 25.1419 (EASA) (ice protection requirements)
- SAE AS6285 (aircraft ground de-icing/anti-icing processes)
- SAE ARP4737 (aircraft de-icing/anti-icing methods)
- SAE AMS1424 (Type I de-icing/anti-icing fluids)
- SAE AMS1428 (Type II, III and IV anti-icing fluids)
- FAA AC 20-73A (aircraft ice protection)
- 14 CFR 25.1419 (FAA ice protection requirements)
- Ansys FENSAP-ICE
- NASA LEWICE
- Ansys Fluent
- MATLAB
6 modules
1.1Meteorological icing conditions1.2Supercooled liquid water and droplet size1.3Glaze, rime and mixed ice1.4Supercooled large droplets1.5Ice crystals in engines1.6Droplet collection efficiency1.7Freezing fraction and heat balance1.8Aerodynamic effects of ice1.9Ice-related accidents1.10Case study: analysis of an icing accident
2.1Appendix C cloud envelopes2.2Appendix O large-droplet conditions2.3Appendix P ice-crystal conditions2.4Critical ice shapes2.5Performance requirements in icing2.6Handling qualities in icing2.7Ice detection and warning2.8Operation in known icing conditions2.9Ice protection certification plan2.10Practical exercise: selecting critical conditions for a wing
3.1Thermal anti-icing with bleed air3.2Electrothermal anti-icing with embedded heaters3.3Pneumatic de-icing boots3.4Fluid de-icing systems3.5Probe and windshield protection3.6Engine inlet and propeller protection3.7Helicopter rotor protection3.8Ice detectors3.9Systems for more-electric aircraft3.10Workshop: sizing an electrothermal anti-icing system
4.1Droplet trajectory simulation4.2Ice accretion simulation4.3Aerodynamic analysis of ice shapes4.4Icing wind tunnels4.5Tests with artificial ice shapes4.6Flight tests in natural icing4.7Spray tanker aircraft4.8Validation of numerical tools4.9Uncertainty of predictions4.10Lab: accretion simulation on an aerofoil
5.1Ice, snow and frost contamination5.2Clean aircraft concept5.3Type I, II, III and IV fluids5.4Holdover times5.5One-step and two-step de-icing procedures5.6Tactile and visual inspection5.7Airport de-icing facilities5.8Environmental management of glycols5.9Training of de-icing personnel5.10Case study: de-icing planning on a snowy morning
6.1Aircraft and operation definition6.2Analysis of icing conditions6.3Protection system selection6.4System sizing6.5Accretion simulation6.6Ground de-icing programme6.7Verification plan6.8Project conclusions6.9Report and presentation6.10Final 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. 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 Ansys FENSAP-ICE, NASA LEWICE, Ansys Fluent and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: ice accretion simulation on an aerofoil, sizing of an anti-icing system and planning of ground de-icing operations. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrative project.
Standards covered: CS-25, Appendices C and O (EASA), CS 25.1419 (EASA), SAE AS6285, SAE ARP4737, SAE AMS1424, SAE AMS1428, FAA AC 20-73A, 14 CFR 25.1419.
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
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme's 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Ansys FENSAP-ICE, NASA LEWICE, Ansys Fluent and MATLAB, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme's 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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