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ISO 19443 Nuclear Suppliers QMS Lead Implementer

Develop and improve nuclear-sector supplier quality arrangements by working through safety culture, supply-chain quality and control evidence.

  • Practical, standards-based professional learning
  • Assessment and verifiable Cognicert certification
  • Flexible online, self-study and organisational delivery

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Who this course is for
The target audience for ISO 19443:2018 Lead Implementer training typically includes:
  • Quality Professionals: Quality managers, officers, and professionals responsible for overseeing QMS implementation.
  • Nuclear Industry Professionals: Individuals working in the nuclear energy sector or organizations supplying products and services important to nuclear safety.
  • Project Managers: Project managers involved in implementing QMS within their projects or organizations.
  • Compliance Officers: Professionals responsible for ensuring that the organization complies with ISO 19443 and relevant industry standards.
  • Management Representatives: Individuals designated as management representatives responsible for QMS implementation and maintenance.
  • Auditors: Auditors looking to gain a deep understanding of QMS implementation to improve their audit capabilities.

Entry, exam and access at a glance

Prerequisites

Entry requirements depend on the course and level. Review the course-specific requirements and prior knowledge listed below.

Exam and resits

100 questions in one hour. Pass mark: 70%. Your payment includes two exam attempts. A third or later attempt costs £100 per resit.

Platform-wide pass rate: 87% across all examined trainees, based on Cognicert’s exam-platform results. This is not a course-specific pass rate or a guarantee of an individual result.

Self-study access

Lifetime access for the enrolled learner. Access is personal and cannot be shared.

Overview

Develop and improve nuclear-sector supplier quality arrangements by working through safety culture, supply-chain quality and control evidence.

Work through safety culture, supply-chain quality and control evidence and connect them to the responsibilities of your implementation role. The detailed programme explains the methods and activities covered.

Audience
The target audience for ISO 19443:2018 Lead Implementer training typically includes:
  • Quality Professionals: Quality managers, officers, and professionals responsible for overseeing QMS implementation.
  • Nuclear Industry Professionals: Individuals working in the nuclear energy sector or organizations supplying products and services important to nuclear safety.
  • Project Managers: Project managers involved in implementing QMS within their projects or organizations.
  • Compliance Officers: Professionals responsible for ensuring that the organization complies with ISO 19443 and relevant industry standards.
  • Management Representatives: Individuals designated as management representatives responsible for QMS implementation and maintenance.
  • Auditors: Auditors looking to gain a deep understanding of QMS implementation to improve their audit capabilities.
Standards
The primary reference standard for ISO 19443:2018 Lead Implementer training is ISO 19443:2018 itself, titled "Quality management systems - Specific requirements for organizations in the nuclear energy sector supplying products and services important to nuclear safety." This standard provides specific requirements for implementing a QMS in the nuclear sector. Training Objectives:
  1. Comprehensive Understanding: Ensure participants have a thorough understanding of ISO 19443:2018 and its significance in the nuclear energy sector.
  2. Implementation Planning: Educate participants on how to develop an effective plan for implementing a QMS based on ISO 19443.
  3. Documentation and Procedures: Provide guidance on developing and maintaining the required documentation and procedures for QMS compliance.
  4. Risk Assessment: Equip participants with the skills to identify, assess, and manage risks related to nuclear safety in the context of QMS.
  5. Internal Auditing: Prepare participants to conduct internal audits to ensure QMS effectiveness and compliance.
  6. Management Review: Teach participants how to facilitate management reviews of the QMS and drive continuous improvement.
  7. Supplier and Contractor Management: Address the management of suppliers and contractors to ensure they meet QMS requirements.
Training Content: The training content should cover a wide range of topics to meet the specified objectives. Here's a breakdown of the content: Module 1: Introduction to ISO 19443:2018
  • Overview of ISO standards and their importance
  • Introduction to ISO 19443:2018 and its scope
  • Applicability to the nuclear energy sector
Module 2: ISO 19443 Requirements
  • Detailed exploration of ISO 19443:2018 clauses and requirements
  • How ISO 19443 supplements ISO 9001:2015
  • Key concepts and terminology
Module 3: Implementation Planning
  • Developing an implementation plan for ISO 19443:2018
  • Setting objectives and defining roles and responsibilities
  • Resource allocation and budgeting
Module 4: Documentation and Procedures
  • Developing and maintaining documentation and procedures
  • Document control and record keeping
  • Ensuring document consistency with ISO 19443
Module 5: Risk Assessment and Management
  • Risk assessment methodologies (e.g., HAZOP)
  • Risk prioritization and mitigation strategies
  • Risk reduction measures and controls in nuclear safety
Module 6: Internal Auditing
  • Planning and conducting internal audits
  • Reporting and follow-up on audit findings
  • Auditor roles and responsibilities
Module 7: Management Review
  • Facilitating management reviews of the QMS
  • Using management review to drive continuous improvement
  • Addressing corrective and preventive actions
Module 8: Supplier and Contractor Management
  • Establishing and maintaining supplier and contractor relationships
  • Ensuring supplier and contractor compliance with QMS requirements
Module 9: Case Studies and Best Practices
  • Real-world examples of successful ISO 19443 implementations
  • Best practices from industry leaders
Module 10: Action Plan and Implementation
  • Developing an action plan for ISO 19443 implementation within participants' organizations
  • Steps to initiate and sustain an effective QMS
Module 11: Q&A and Course Evaluation
  • Opportunity for participants to ask questions and seek clarification
  • Course evaluation and feedback collection
Delivery
  • Case Study
  • Individual Exercises
  • Role Play
  • Group Exercises
  • Group Presentation
  • Examination
Duration
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1 day

ISO 19443 Awareness

People who need an introduction to the standard and their role in supporting it.

Self-study: £75On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £20030 November–4 December 2026

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2 days

ISO 19443 Foundation

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Self-study: £150On demand · study at your own pace

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3 days

ISO 19443 Internal Auditor

People preparing to plan and carry out internal audits within their organisation.

Self-study: £250On demand · study at your own pace

Live online: £75030 November–4 December 2026

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