Introduction to ISO 19443 — Quality Management for the Nuclear Supply Chain

Please register by emailing Inna_Mueller@hsb.com

This 2-day course is available on the first week of every month in our HSB Manchester, UK office from 09:00 – 16:00 each day.

Location: HSB Manchester Office, Chancery Place, 50 Brown Street, Manchester, M2 2JT

Let us know which date works for you.
(June 2 – 3, July 7 – 8, August 4 – 5, September 1 – 2, October 6 – 7, November 3 – 4, December 1 – 2)

Need something else? We can be flexible. Just email us to let us know your needs.

• We can come to your facility.
• We can offer the class virtually.

Topic overview

ISO 19443 is the international quality management standard developed specifically for organisations supplying products and services important to nuclear safety (ITNS). Built on the foundations of ISO 9001, it introduces additional requirements unique to the nuclear sector, including nuclear safety culture, the identification and classification of ITNS items, and the application of risk-based thinking to safety-critical activities.

This two-day technical training course provides a practical introduction to the standard and equips delegates with the knowledge to interpret its requirements in the context of their own organisation. Through guided instruction, worked examples, and a structured gap analysis exercise, attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how ISO 19443 applies to their operations and what is required to align or prepare for certification.   

 Topics covered

• The origin, purpose and scope of ISO 19443
• The structure of the standard and its relationship to ISO 9001:2015
• Key terminology and definitions used within the nuclear quality framework 
• Identification and classification of items and services important to nuclear safety (ITNS)
• The principles of nuclear safety culture and how they are embedded in the standard
• Clause-by-clause review covering context of the organisation, leadership, planning, support, operations, performance evaluation and improvement
• Risk-based thinking applied to nuclear supply chain activities
• Practical gap analysis against an existing management system
• Interactive exercises, terminology reviews and knowledge checks

Who should attend

This course is designed for professionals working in, supplying into, or entering the nuclear sector, including:

• Suppliers of products or services classified as important to nuclear safety (ITNS)
• Quality managers, engineers and compliance professionals
• Internal auditors and personnel responsible for regulatory affairs
• Organisations currently certified to ISO 9001 looking to transition or extend to ISO 19443
• Project managers and procurement professionals operating within the nuclear supply chain
• Anyone with responsibility for quality or safety management in a nuclear context

No formal prerequisites are required, although a working familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 will be beneficial.

Your instructors:

Michael Fitzgerald, Nuclear Business Development Manager

Michael Fitzgerald works for HSB as the Nuclear Business Development Manager. He earned a B.S. in marine engineering from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and master’s degrees in engineering management and mechanical engineering from the Catholic University of America. Prior to working as an Engineering Manager for several federal agencies, including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, he served as a nuclear-qualified Surface Warfare Officer. He is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Tennessee and the District of Columbia and is an adjunct faculty member of CUA’s School of Engineering.

Gavin Edley, Technical Manager

Gavin is a chartered engineer and member of the IMechE. He joined HSB in 2002 with a pressure vessel manufacturing background and has since held numerous roles within the organization — both performing and managing inspection services of nuclear and nonnuclear pressure equipment to various EN, ASME, and other national and international construction codes. Gavin has led HSB’s Notified Body/UK Approved Body since 2014, with overall responsibility for conformity assessment activities for pressure equipment, including design review, inspection, and audits.

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