Nuclear – ISO 19443 Awareness Course

Overview

The ISO 19443 Awareness Course provides a clear and practical introduction to ISO 19443:2018, the international quality management system standard specifically developed for organisations supporting the nuclear sector. This course is designed for individuals and teams who need to understand nuclear-specific quality expectations, safety culture requirements, and the foundations of nuclear supply chain assurance.

This programme is formally registered with the Energy & Utility Skills Register (EUSR), providing national recognition of training quality and learner achievement. EUSR registration is widely used across the UK nuclear, utilities and infrastructure sectors as evidence of approved training that meets industry-defined standards. Successful learners will be recorded on EUSR for three years.

As active members of the Wales Nuclear Forum, Nuclear Industry Association (NIA), and other sector groups, we ensure our ISO 19443 Awareness Course aligns with current UK nuclear supply chain expectations and reflects emerging regulatory, cultural and quality requirements.

Course Objectives

By the end of the ISO 19443 Awareness Course, learners will understand:

• The purpose, structure and core principles of ISO 19443

• The relationship between ISO 19443 and ISO 9001

• Nuclear safety culture expectations and leadership responsibilities

• The importance of Items Important to Nuclear Safety (ITNS)

• How risk-based thinking and the graded approach are applied

• Supply chain quality requirements, including prevention of counterfeit, fraudulent and suspect items (CFSI)

• What auditors typically review during ISO 19443 Stage 1 readiness assessments

This course provides the necessary foundation for organisations preparing for ISO 19443 certification or seeking to strengthen their nuclear quality and safety culture capability.

Who Should Attend

The ISO 19443 Awareness Course is suitable for:

• Organisations entering or working within nuclear supply chains

• Quality, safety and compliance professionals

• Operations and project managers

• Engineering and technical personnel

• Procurement and supplier assurance teams

• Senior leaders responsible for quality governance

• Anyone required to understand nuclear-specific quality expectations

No prior ISO experience is required.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to ISO 19443

• Purpose, scope and structure

• Annex SL overview

• ISO 19443 vs ISO 9001

Module 2: Nuclear Safety Culture

• Safety culture principles

• Leadership behaviours

• Industry expectations for openness and transparency

Module 3: Risk-Based Thinking, ITNS and the Graded Approach

• Determining Items Important to Nuclear Safety

• Applying proportionate controls

• How risk drives quality requirements

Module 4: Supply Chain Quality and CFSI

• Documentation and traceability

• Supplier control expectations

• CFSI indicators and prevention

Module 5: ISO 19443 Stage 1 Audit Awareness

• What auditors look for

• Typical gaps in Stage 1 readiness

• Documentation and evidence expectations

Module 6: Scenario-Based Workshop

A practical, discussion-led activity applying nuclear safety culture, ITNS awareness, documentation control and risk-based thinking to a realistic supply chain scenario.

Module 7: Knowledge Assessment

• 20 multiple-choice questions

• 80% pass mark

• Successful completion leads to EUSR registration

Certification

Learners who successfully complete the course and pass the assessment will receive:

• EUSR registration for the ISO 19443 Awareness Course (valid for 3 years)

• A certificate of completion and addition to the international registration database (digital or print)

EUSR registration provides verified evidence that training has been delivered to an approved industry standard and is recognised throughout the nuclear and wider utilities sectors.

Why Organisations Choose This ISO 19443 Awareness Course

• Comprehensive introduction aligned to UK nuclear sector expectations

• Recognised and registered with EUSR

• Developed with input from nuclear quality practitioners

• Closely aligned with real audit readiness requirements

• Includes practical scenario work to reinforce understanding

• Suitable for both operational and leadership personnel

• Reflects current best practice and nuclear industry culture expectations

As members of the Wales Nuclear Forum and Nuclear Industry Association, we maintain direct engagement with UK nuclear developments, supply chain expectations, and regulatory themes that influence the application of ISO 19443.

Delivery Options

• Classroom delivery at our dedicated training facility

• Live online delivery via Microsoft Teams

• On-site delivery for organisations requiring group training