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Diploma in Anti-freeze/De-thaw Protection and Certification

Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in anti-icing/de-icing protection and certification. 8 modules covering ice protection systems, thermopneumatic, electrothermal and mechanical systems, ice detection, sensor protection, ground de-icing and CS 25.1419 certification, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration6–8 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma

Diploma in Anti-freeze/De-thaw Protection and Certification — studying from Ireland

Ireland's aerospace sector is concentrated in Shannon, Limerick and the Dublin region, with a strong base of maintenance, repair and overhaul, avionics, aerostructures and engine component manufacturing. Multinational suppliers and specialist SMEs serve global airframe and engine programmes, while the Irish Aviation Authority and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency shape certification and airworthiness requirements. Growing interest in drones, urban air mobility and space-related research is supported by university spin-outs and national research centres. Engineers here work on design assurance, systems integration, maintenance planning and compliance across the aviation value chain.

Fees for Ireland: €1,090 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Ireland

  • Irish Aviation Authority (IAA)
  • European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
  • Aerospace Industry Ireland (AII)
  • Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)

Typical roles

  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Avionics Engineer
  • Airworthiness Engineer
  • Drone Systems Engineer

Questions from Ireland

Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Ireland for aerospace work?

SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state-awarded, and are not accredited by any national body. Engineers Ireland is the main professional body for engineers in Ireland and sets its own membership criteria, so recognition is decided by them, not by SEIUM. Aviation safety oversight sits with the Irish Aviation Authority. Check directly with these bodies before relying on any credential for licensing or chartership.

Do Irish aerospace and drone employers value private online engineering qualifications?

Hiring in Ireland's aerospace and drone sector is generally driven by demonstrable skills, relevant experience and, for many roles, recognised degrees. A private qualification may support a CV, particularly alongside practical experience, but its weight is decided by each employer. We cannot promise any outcome. Speaking to prospective employers about how they view SEIUM's programmes is the most reliable way to judge.

Can I study this programme alongside a full-time job in Ireland?

The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so there is no travel and no student visa is needed to study from home. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly time accordingly. You will have an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Some employers offer funding, which you should ask about directly.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Distinguish between anti-icing and de-icing systems and their applications.

02

Size thermopneumatic and electrothermal systems.

03

Select and site ice detectors.

04

Protect probes, windshields and critical systems against ice.

05

Apply ground de-icing procedures with approved fluids.

06

Plan certification in accordance with CS 25.1419.

07

Assess the failures and power consumption of an ice protection system.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Ice protection systems engineers
  • Aeronautical thermal engineers
  • Systems certification engineers
  • Icing test engineers
  • De-icing operations managers
  • Engine systems engineers
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to join aircraft manufacturers
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • CS-25 (EASA), CS 25.1419 (ice protection)
  • CS-25 Appendix C (EASA) (icing envelope)
  • FAA AC 25.1419-1A (certification of transport category aeroplanes for flight in icing conditions)
  • SAE AS5562 (ice and rain minimum qualification standards for pitot and pitot-static probes)
  • SAE ARP4737 (aircraft deicing/anti-icing methods)
  • SAE AS6285 (aircraft ground deicing/anti-icing processes)
  • CS-E (EASA) (engines)
  • SAE AIR5666 (icing wind tunnel interfacility comparison tests)
  • Ansys FENSAP-ICE
  • NASA LEWICE
  • Ansys Fluent
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • Simcenter Amesim
Syllabus

8 modules

  1. 1.1Anti-icing versus de-icing
  2. 1.2Surfaces requiring protection
  3. 1.3Protection requirements by function
  4. 1.4Types of system: thermal, mechanical and chemical
  5. 1.5Selection according to aircraft and mission
  6. 1.6Energy consumption and penalties
  7. 1.7Systems on commercial and regional aircraft
  8. 1.8Protection on helicopters
  9. 1.9Technology trends
  10. 1.10Case study: selecting ice protection for a turboprop
  1. 2.1Engine bleed and regulation
  2. 2.2Piccolo tubes
  3. 2.3Leading edges and engine intakes
  4. 2.4Calculation of flow and wall temperature
  5. 2.5Runback and refreeze
  6. 2.6Valves, sensors and control
  7. 2.7Failures and overtemperature protection
  8. 2.8Thermal analysis with CFD
  9. 2.9Performance in Appendix C conditions
  10. 2.10Lab: thermal balance of a leading edge
  1. 3.1Heater mats in composites
  2. 3.2Parting strip zones and cyclic de-icing
  3. 3.3Heating cycles and sequences
  4. 3.4Pneumatic de-icing boots
  5. 3.5Electro-impulse and electromechanical systems
  6. 3.6Rotor blade protection
  7. 3.7Propeller protection
  8. 3.8Icephobic surfaces and coatings
  9. 3.9Electrical management of ice protection
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: cyclic de-icing sequence for a wing
  1. 4.1Vibrating probe detectors
  2. 4.2Optical and ultrasonic detectors
  3. 4.3Primary versus advisory detection
  4. 4.4Detection of SLD and ice crystals
  5. 4.5Detector location and correlation
  6. 4.6Detection by change in performance
  7. 4.7Cockpit indication and procedures
  8. 4.8Reliability and false alarms
  9. 4.9Certification of detectors
  10. 4.10Workshop: siting an ice detector
  1. 5.1Heated pitot and static probes
  2. 5.2Temperature and angle-of-attack probes
  3. 5.3Heated windshields
  4. 5.4Protection of antennas and radomes
  5. 5.5Drains, vents and intakes
  6. 5.6Landing gear and doors
  7. 5.7Protection of engines and inlet guide vanes
  8. 5.8Lessons from the AF447 accident
  9. 5.9Probe testing according to standards
  10. 5.10Case study: requirements for a heated pitot probe
  1. 6.1Surface contamination and the clean wing concept
  2. 6.2Type I, II, III and IV fluids
  3. 6.3Holdover times
  4. 6.4De-icing and anti-icing procedures
  5. 6.5Pre-take-off inspections
  6. 6.6Centralised de-icing facilities
  7. 6.7Environmental impact of glycols
  8. 6.8Operator de-icing programmes
  9. 6.9Training of ground staff
  10. 6.10Practical exercise: holdover calculation with current tables
  1. 7.1CS 25.1419 and 25.1420 requirements
  2. 7.2CS 25.21(g) performance requirements
  3. 7.3Critical case analysis
  4. 7.4Icing wind tunnel testing
  5. 7.5Flight testing in natural icing
  6. 7.6Artificial ice shapes in flight
  7. 7.7Engine requirements in CS-E
  8. 7.8Certification of helicopters
  9. 7.9Documentation and AFM
  10. 7.10Workshop: certification plan for an anti-icing system
  1. 8.1Definition of the aircraft and surfaces
  2. 8.2Selection of the protection system
  3. 8.3Thermal sizing
  4. 8.4Detection system
  5. 8.5Protection of critical sensors
  6. 8.6Failure analysis
  7. 8.7Certification plan
  8. 8.8Power consumption and weight estimation
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

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 the intake, so you can combine the programme with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Ansys FENSAP-ICE, NASA LEWICE, Ansys Fluent, MATLAB/Simulink and Simcenter Amesim, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: thermal sizing of a leading-edge anti-icing system, planning icing wind tunnel tests for certification, and preparing a ground de-icing programme. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: CS-25 (EASA), CS 25.1419, CS-25 Appendix C (EASA), FAA AC 25.1419-1A, SAE AS5562, SAE ARP4737, SAE AS6285, CS-E (EASA), SAE AIR5666.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of CS 25.1419, CS-25 Appendix C and FAA AC 25.1419-1A applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Ansys FENSAP-ICE, NASA LEWICE, Ansys Fluent, MATLAB/Simulink and Simcenter Amesim, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a complete ice protection system design with its certification plan, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Surfaces and system selection
Define the aircraft surfaces to protect and select the protection system.
Thermal sizing
Size the anti-icing system thermally and estimate power consumption and weight.
Detection and sensor protection
Design the ice detection system and the protection of critical sensors.
Failure analysis and certification
Analyse failures and prepare the CS 25.1419 certification plan.
Final project
An ice protection system design, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Ice protection systems engineerAeronautical thermal engineerSystems certification engineerIcing test engineerDe-icing operations managerEngine systems engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not 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.

FAQ

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 Ansys FENSAP-ICE, NASA LEWICE, Ansys Fluent, MATLAB/Simulink and Simcenter Amesim, 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.

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