Postgraduate Diploma in Airport Infrastructure and Apron Supply
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Airport Infrastructure and Apron Supply. 8 modules with ICAO Annex 14 (aerodromes), Regulation (EU) 139/2014 (aerodrome requirements) and AutoCAD. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Airport Infrastructure and Apron Supply — studying from Canada
Canada's energy sector spans oil and gas in Alberta, hydroelectricity in Québec and Manitoba, nuclear generation in Ontario, and growing wind and solar capacity across several provinces. Transmission and distribution networks are operated by provincial utilities such as Hydro-Québec and Ontario Power Generation, alongside private operators. Grid modernisation, interconnection and energy efficiency are priority areas for engineers. Regulation is handled by provincial energy boards and the federal Canada Energy Regulator.
Fees for Canada: C$1,400 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
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Questions from Canada
Who licenses energy and power network engineers in Canada?
Power and energy engineers in Canada usually obtain Professional Engineer licences from provincial associations, which regulate the use of the title and require accredited education and experience. SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees and not accredited by a national body, so they do not themselves grant licensing. Employers or relevant bodies decide recognition, so verify this first.
Do Canadian utilities and energy employers value this type of training?
Canadian utilities and energy firms, including those in Ontario, Alberta and Quebec, typically prioritise licensed engineers and verifiable operational experience. A SEIUM qualification may complement your profile, and a strong final project can help demonstrate skills, but its acceptance is for each employer to decide. Ask employers what they expect before enrolling.
Can I study alongside a job, and what about funding and language?
Yes, the programmes are fully online, so you can study from home without a student visa and plan sessions around work. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. Instruction is in English, and each student has an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the airport as an integrated energy system.
Design the electrical supply to aircraft on the apron (400 Hz and pre-conditioned air).
Plan the electrification of handling equipment.
Understand the quality and safety requirements for aviation fuel supply.
Assess the infrastructure required for hydrogen and electric aircraft.
Size renewable generation and airport microgrids.
Define operation and maintenance strategies for energy infrastructure.
Who it's for
- Airport infrastructure engineer who wants to specialise in Airport Infrastructure and Apron Supply.
- Airport electrical engineer who wants to specialise in Airport Infrastructure and Apron Supply.
- Airport energy manager who wants to specialise in Airport Infrastructure and Apron Supply.
- Aviation fuel systems engineer who wants to specialise in Airport Infrastructure and Apron Supply.
- Airport decarbonisation consultant who wants to specialise in Airport Infrastructure and Apron Supply.
- Facilities maintenance manager who wants to specialise in Airport Infrastructure and Apron Supply.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter airport management.
What you'll work with
- ICAO Annex 14 (aerodromes)
- Regulation (EU) 139/2014 (aerodrome requirements)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 (ReFuelEU Aviation)
- JIG 1/2 (aviation fuel handling)
- ASTM D7566 (synthetic aviation fuels)
- IEC 61851-1 (conductive charging of electric vehicles)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Energy demand of terminals and apron1.2Airside and landside: zoning1.3ICAO Annex 14 and aerodrome design1.4EASA regulations for aerodromes (CS-ADR-DSN)1.5Stakeholders: airport operator, handling agents and airlines1.6Hourly and seasonal load profiles1.7Airport decarbonisation objectives1.8Airport Carbon Accreditation programme1.9Energy indicators per passenger1.10Workshop: energy balance of a regional airport
2.1400 Hz ground power units2.2Fixed and mobile frequency converters2.3Voltage quality and ISO 6858 standard2.4Boarding bridges and their power supply2.5Reducing APU use at stands2.6Pre-conditioned air (PCA) at stands2.7Sizing the apron medium-voltage network2.8Redundancy and supply continuity2.9AFIR regulation requirements for airports2.10Practice: sizing a GPU for a wide-body stand
3.1Electric ground support equipment (eGSE)3.2Types: tractors, conveyor belts, pushback tugs and stairs3.3Charging infrastructure for eGSE3.4Charging management and shift-based prioritisation3.5Traction batteries and duty cycles3.6Electrical safety on the apron3.7Fleet planning and replacement3.8Integration with the airport's internal network3.9Operational availability indicators3.10Case study: electrification plan for a hub's handling operation
4.1Hydrant systems and fuel bowsers4.2Fuel farms and storage4.3Fuel quality and the JIG standard4.4ASTM D1655 and Def Stan 91-091 specifications4.5Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and ASTM D75664.6ReFuelEU Aviation regulation and blending mandates4.7SAF supply logistics4.8Safety and fire prevention during refuelling4.9Spill control and environmental protection4.10Laboratory: analysis of a SAF supply chain
5.1Hydrogen aircraft roadmaps5.2Liquid hydrogen infrastructure requirements5.3Hydrogen refuelling: safety and ATEX zoning5.4Electric aircraft and eVTOL5.5Charging electric aircraft and standards under development5.6Vertiports and EASA guidance5.7Future electrical demand on the apron5.8Technology transition scenarios5.9Risk assessment of new technologies5.10Case study: preparing an airport for hydrogen aircraft
6.1Photovoltaics on airport roofs and land6.2Glare studies for aviation safety6.3Aeronautical easements and obstacles6.4Battery storage at the airport6.5Cogeneration and terminal climate control6.6Airport microgrid and island mode6.7Critical loads: lighting, tower and radio aids6.8Uninterruptible power supply systems and generators6.9Centralised control and energy management6.10Practice: glare analysis of a PV plant
7.1Facilities maintenance planning7.2Apron asset management7.3Energy monitoring per stand7.4Pricing of energy services for airlines7.5Concession and service contracts7.6Operational safety and SMS7.7Contingency management and emergency plans7.8Cybersecurity of airport systems7.9Performance indicators and reporting7.10Workshop: apron energy pricing model
8.1Energy diagnosis of the airport8.2Definition of future apron demand8.3Design of the electrical supply to stands8.4Handling electrification plan8.5Sustainable fuels strategy8.6Integration of generation and storage8.7Economic and risk analysis8.8Phased implementation plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AutoCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, HOMER Pro, ETAP, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures for apron electrical demand studies, aircraft stand supply design and airport microgrid simulation. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the airport as an integrated energy system.
Design the electrical supply to aircraft on the apron (400 Hz and pre-conditioned air).
Plan the electrification of handling equipment.
Understand the quality and safety requirements for aviation fuel supply.
Assess the infrastructure required for hydrogen and electric aircraft.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
You will work with AutoCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, HOMER Pro, ETAP. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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