Nuclear Energy Sector QMS
Quality management systems standard with specific requirements for organisations in the nuclear energy sector supply chain, addressing nuclear safety culture beyond ISO 9001.
ISO 19443 specifies quality management system requirements for organisations in the nuclear energy sector supply chain. It extends ISO 9001 with nuclear-specific requirements addressing safety culture, graded approach, and the classification of safety-significant items where failures could have radiological consequences.
The standard applies to nuclear new-build projects, operating power stations, decommissioning activities, and fuel cycle facilities — ensuring supply chain organisations demonstrate the quality discipline required in the most safety-critical industrial environment.
ACI-certified auditors demonstrate competency in evaluating nuclear supply chain QMS and assessing the depth of safety culture embedded throughout quality management processes.
Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO 19443.
Examinations are administered exclusively through ACI Approved Training Providers. Foundation and Internal Auditor examinations require 70% to pass; Lead Auditor requires 65%.
Submit your application through the ACI portal with your examination result, training certificate, and relevant audit experience log. Upon approval you receive your ACI Card ID and digital certificate.
Available Grades for ISO 19443
All six ACI auditor grades are available for this scheme. Each grade has defined competence, experience, and examination requirements.
Entry-level certification for those beginning their auditing career. Suitable for individuals who have completed foundation training but have limited audit experience.
For auditors who have completed Internal Auditor training and have begun accumulating audit experience under supervision or in an internal audit role.
Full auditor grade for practitioners with demonstrated audit experience. Recognised as a competent independent auditor of management systems.
Senior grade for experienced auditors capable of leading audit teams and managing full audit programmes. The most widely recognised auditor grade internationally.
Advanced grade for highly experienced auditors demonstrating sustained performance in complex audit environments and contributions to the auditing profession.
The highest ACI designation, awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the management system auditing profession and to the ACI community.
Find an Approved Training Provider, sit the examination, and submit your application to ACI.