OverviewThe 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 ObjectivesBy the end of the ISO 19443 Awareness Course, learners will understand:The purpose, structure and core principles of ISO 19443The relationship between ISO 19443 and ISO 9001Nuclear safety culture expectations and leadership responsibilitiesThe importance of Items Important to Nuclear Safety (ITNS)How risk-based thinking and the graded approach are appliedSupply chain quality requirements, including prevention of counterfeit, fraudulent and suspect items (CFSI)What auditors typically review during ISO 19443 Stage 1 readiness assessmentsThis 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 AttendThe ISO 19443 Awareness Course is suitable for:Organisations entering or working within nuclear supply chainsQuality, safety and compliance professionalsOperations and project managersEngineering and technical personnelProcurement and supplier assurance teamsSenior leaders responsible for quality governanceAnyone required to understand nuclear-specific quality expectationsNo prior ISO experience is required.Course ContentModule 1: Introduction to ISO 19443Purpose, scope and structureAnnex SL overviewISO 19443 vs ISO 9001Module 2: Nuclear Safety CultureSafety culture principlesLeadership behavioursIndustry expectations for openness and transparencyModule 3: Risk-Based Thinking, ITNS and the Graded ApproachDetermining Items Important to Nuclear SafetyApplying proportionate controlsHow risk drives quality requirementsModule 4: Supply Chain Quality and CFSIDocumentation and traceabilitySupplier control expectationsCFSI indicators and preventionModule 5: ISO 19443 Stage 1 Audit AwarenessWhat auditors look forTypical gaps in Stage 1 readinessDocumentation and evidence expectationsModule 6: Scenario-Based WorkshopA 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 Assessment20 multiple-choice questions80% pass markSuccessful completion leads to EUSR registrationCertificationLearners 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 CourseComprehensive introduction aligned to UK nuclear sector expectationsRecognised and registered with EUSRDeveloped with input from nuclear quality practitionersClosely aligned with real audit readiness requirementsIncludes practical scenario work to reinforce understandingSuitable for both operational and leadership personnelReflects current best practice and nuclear industry culture expectationsAs 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 OptionsClassroom delivery at our dedicated training facilityLive online delivery via Microsoft Teams
