Nuclear Quality Assurance Training

Attend virtually - we will send a meeting link leading up to the event.

Or come join us in person in Milwaukee for this seminar.

If the date doesn’t work for you, still register and we’ll send you the full recording so you can watch at your convenience.

This three-day course provides a comprehensive, practical framework for developing, implementing, and maintaining nuclear quality assurance (QA) programs that meet the requirements of major international and North American nuclear standards and regulations. The course integrates regulatory, consensus code, and industry guidance to enable participants to design QA programs that are technically rigorous, auditable, and aligned with the safety and reliability expectations of nuclear facilities and suppliers.   

Price: $2,000 (10% discount when you register 3 or more attendees)
Date: October 13 – 15, 2026
Time: 8 AM – 4 PM

Location for in person registrants:
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
Continuing Education Plankinton Building

Virtual registrants will receive a class link.

Course overview:

Participants will gain a detailed understanding of the intent, structure, and key requirements of Appendix B to 10 CFR 50, ASME NQA-1, ANS 15.8, ISO 19443, ASME N45.2, ANS 3.2, and CSA N299, with emphasis on how these standards intersect and differ across operating plants, research reactors, fuel cycle facilities, and nuclear supply chains. Through case studies, implementation examples, and comparative mapping of requirements, the course demonstrates how to establish a coherent QA program that satisfies multiple regulatory and contractual obligations without unnecessary duplication or administrative burden.

The course focuses on real-world application, including QA program scoping and grading, organizational responsibilities, document and records control, design and procurement controls, supplier qualification, inspection and testing, corrective action, audits, and continuous improvement. Participants will leave with practical tools and implementation strategies that can be directly applied to new program development, program upgrades, supplier QA oversight, and regulatory or customer audits.

Who should attend

• Quality professionals and leaders in organizations maintaining or interested in establishing nuclear quality assurance programs.
• Engineers and technical professionals responsible for product requirements.
• Procurement and sourcing professionals that support organizations with nuclear clients and source from nuclear suppliers.

Topics covered

• Nuclear Quality Assurance Fundamentals
• Overview of Nuclear Quality Assurance Standards
• Appendix B to 10 CFR 50
• ASME NQA-1
• ANS 15.8
• ISO 19443
• ASME N45.2
• CSA N299
• Case Studies on the Implementation of Nuclear Quality Assurance

Meet your instructor

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.

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