Vertiport safety course
Online course of 300 hours in vertiport safety and security: 6 modules covering vertiport risks, operational safety, physical and passenger security, fire protection, and cybersecurity and resilience, with an assigned technical tutor.
Vertiport safety 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
Identify the hazards and threats at a vertiport.
Implement an operational safety management system.
Design proportionate physical security measures.
Plan fire protection for batteries.
Integrate cybersecurity into vertiport operations.
Draw up contingency and continuity plans.
Develop a comprehensive safety and security plan for a vertiport.
Who it's for
- Vertiport safety and security managers.
- Occupational risk prevention officers.
- Airport security consultants.
- Fire protection engineers dealing with battery-powered aircraft.
- Operational safety managers.
- Business continuity managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter urban air mobility.
What you'll work with
- EASA PTS-VPT-DSN (prototype technical specifications for vertiport design)
- Regulation (EC) 300/2008 (common rules on civil aviation security)
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 (detailed aviation security measures)
- ICAO Annex 17 (aviation security)
- NFPA 418 (standard for heliports)
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/203 (information security management (Part-IS))
- Law 8/2011 on critical infrastructure protection (Spanish critical infrastructure law)
- ICAO Annex 19 (safety management)
- BowTieXP
- FDS (Fire Dynamics Simulator)
- Pathfinder
- Milestone XProtect
6 modules
1.1Safety versus security1.2Operational hazards on the apron1.3Battery fire risk1.4Intrusions and unauthorised access1.5Non-cooperative drones1.6Third-party risks1.7Weather and wind risks1.8Cyber threats to operational systems1.9Vulnerability analysis1.10Practical exercise: hazard log for a vertiport
2.1Vertiport safety management system2.2Obstacle limitation surfaces2.3Control of the movement area2.4Downwash management2.5Staff safety on the apron2.6Management of electrical charging2.7Boarding procedures2.8Occurrence reporting2.9Safety markings on the apron2.10Workshop: bowtie analysis of an apron incident
3.1Civil aviation security framework3.2Access control3.3Proportionate security screening3.4Video surveillance and analytics3.5Protection of restricted areas3.6Baggage handling3.7Security staff training3.8Passenger privacy3.9Security of goods and cargo3.10Case study: design of security flows at a vertiport
4.1Fire scenarios4.2Early fire detection4.3Extinguishing systems4.4Smoke simulation4.5Compartmentation of risk areas4.6Evacuation of passengers and staff4.7Rescue equipment4.8Coordination with the fire service4.9Firefighting training4.10Lab: fire simulation with FDS
5.1Critical vertiport systems5.2Part-IS requirements5.3Security of charging systems5.4Business continuity5.5Critical infrastructure protection5.6Drone detection5.7Contingency plans5.8Integrated security exercises5.9Response to unauthorised drones5.10Case study: contingency for a charging system outage
6.1Description of the vertiport6.2Risk assessment6.3Operational safety measures6.4Security plan6.5Fire plan6.6Cybersecurity plan6.7Exercise programme6.8Drone detection and response plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online 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 the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is BowTieXP, FDS (Fire Dynamics Simulator), Pathfinder and Milestone XProtect, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for vertiport risk assessments, fire and evacuation simulation and contingency plan design. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: EASA PTS-VPT-DSN, Regulation (EC) 300/2008, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998, ICAO Annex 17, NFPA 418, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/203, Law 8/2011 on critical infrastructure protection, ICAO Annex 19.
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.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running 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 BowTieXP, FDS (Fire Dynamics Simulator), Pathfinder and Milestone XProtect, 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 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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