Introduction to ISO 19443: Quality Management for the Nuclear Supply Chain
ISO 19443 is a nuclear-specific quality management standard designed to improve safety and quality throughout the nuclear supply chain.
The ISO 19443 builds upon the ISO 9001 to create enhanced principles specific to the nuclear energy sector, merging safety best practice with requirements that are unique to the field in order to obtain optimum nuclear safety. Where the ISO 9001 focuses on the requirements of a quality management system (QMS), the ISO 19443 has built upon these requirements with a specific focus on nuclear safety. These are laid out with a view to be implemented throughout entire nuclear quality management systems, meaning organizations within the nuclear supply chain that produce equipment and services important to nuclear safety (ITNS). For example, for EPCs and manufacturers.
We look forward to your participation in this essential ISO 19443 training course for the nuclear industry. Together, we can contribute to safer and more efficient nuclear practice!
- Understand the crucial requirement areas of the ISO 19443 standard
- Know how to adapt and improve your quality management system
- Know different methods to comply with the requirements of the ISO 19443
This training course is ideal for professionals, regulators, and decision-makers in the nuclear industry, including but not limited to:
- Quality Assurance Managers and Specialists
- Nuclear Engineers
- Auditors
- Safety and Regulatory Professionals
- And anyone affected by quality management requirements (e.g. Project Managers, Sales, Procurement, etc.)
Agenda Day 1
- Preliminaries & introductions
- Motivation and history of the development of ISO 19443
- Nuclear fundamentals
- Structure and requirements of ISO 19443
- Introduction to the risk-based approach
Agenda Day 2
- Which components are “Important to Nuclear Safety” (ITNS)?
- Practice assignment: FMEA for the determination of ITNS products and services
- Interested parties & interface management
- Prevention of counterfeit, fraudulent and suspect items (CFSI)
- Traceability, verification and documentation
- Nuclear safety culture
- Certification process in accordance with ISO 19443
- Summary: Advantages and challenges of the ISO 19443 standard
- Conclusion and end of course
- Exam (optional)
This remote nuclear training gives an overview of the general idea and concept of the ISO 19443 standard. Participants will learn how to identify components “important to nuclear safety”. The program highlights the crucial requirement areas and demonstrates how to fulfil the specific requirements for suppliers in the nuclear industry. It further addresses the prevention of irregularities and the development of a nuclear safety culture. Benefit from lessons learned of real-life examples.
TÜV SÜD is one of the world's leading service providers in certification with over 50 years of experiences in the field of nuclear energy. Being a specialist in quality management and nuclear safety, we are the trusted partner of safety authorities, operators, manufacturers and vendors. From their expertise, our experts know best the requirements of nuclear plant licensees as well as the challenges faced by new or established manufacturers of nuclear components and equipment throughout the nuclear supply chain. In our training courses, these experts turn into trainers and pass their practical experience and expert know-how on to the participants.
By participating in this training course, you will:
- Gain a deep understanding of ISO 19443 and its implications for the nuclear industry.
- Learn how to ensure compliance and meet industry-specific requirements.
- Network with experts and peers in the nuclear field.
- Have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussions with experienced ISO 19443 auditors.
- Instructor-led in a virtual classroom
- Course delivered by one of TÜV SÜD's leading industry experts
- Small class sizes enhance trainer-delegate relationship
- Receive globally recognised TÜV SÜD certificate upon completion
Instructor-led training in a virtual classroom. This means the course is Live Online. Participants will learn through online teaching. Lectures, case studies, group exercises, discussions, problem solving, examples with explanation, assignments and/or quizzes happen in the virtual classroom training. Participants need to connect to the class from any internet accessible location. Each module is delivered live using webinar technology, creating a virtual classroom learning environment. Live sessions provide you with direct access to the trainer so you can ask questions, understand complex concepts and share ideas with peers. Webcam and microphone are REQUIRED to interact with the instructor and/or other participants.
The course content and structure are designed by the domain experts from TÜV SÜD.
With immense experience and knowledge in the relevant standards, our team of product specialists and technical experts at TÜV SÜD, developed the course content based on current business landscape and market requirements.
It is recommended that learners obtain a copy of the ISO standard to be referenced during the course. The standard may be purchased through the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (www.ansi.org) and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ) (www.asq.org).
- Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO 9001)
WHY IS ISO 19443 IMPORTANT?
