C-TPAT Compliance Training for Apparel and Textile Exporters

Course Description

Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) is an initiative to upgrade the security of commercial shipments against terrorist infiltration by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in the wake of September 11th events. Being the largest and most successful government-private sector partnership of its kind, C-TPAT has grown to over 9,000 enrolled companies, which includes United States importers, customs brokers, terminal operators, carriers, and some foreign manufacturers-all major players in the global supply chain. US Customs envisions entire supply chain, from manufacturer to carrier to warehouse provider to broker to importer to be a C-TPAT member over a period of time. Therefore, we can expect increasingly stringent security compliance program for factories.

Under this program, shipments of importers who are C-TPAT members will be subject to fewer security examinations and inspections by US Customs. It will ensure more secure supply chain and overall enhanced security for employees, suppliers and customers.

C-TPAT training program is aimed to help factories in upgrading their skills and to cope with this new business requirement from buyers.

Who Should Attend

HR Managers, Compliance Managers/Auditors, Admin. Managers/Supervisors, Security Supervisors, Factory Managers, Factory Owners.

Objective

The training aims to provide the participants with a full understanding of :

     • Understand what is C-TPAT?
     • Understand the reasons behind C-TPAT initiatives.
     • Learn C-TPAT standards.
     • Learn how to implement C-TPAT standards.
     • Learn documentation for C-TPAT audits.
     • Learn what will be inspected by C-TPAT auditors of buyers.
     • How to integrate current factory security system with C-TPAT standards.
     • Learn how to develop internal C-TPAT checklist for monitoring.

Subject Content

Subject Topics	Sub Topics	Specific Learning Outcomes
C-TPAT Overview	What is C-TPAT? C-TPAT Program background. C-TPAT Goals. Why Buyers are adopting C-PAT program? Apparel/Textile Specific C-TPAT Issues.	Understand the meaning and implications of C-TPAT Compliance Program.
C-TPAT Compliance	C-TPAT Standards	Know various C-TPAT standards.
C-TPAT Implementation	PHYSICAL SECURITY STANDARDS Building Material. Locking Devices and Key Controls. Lighting. Alarm Systems & Video. Surveillance Cameras. Parking. Gates and Gate Booths. Information Technology Security - Password Protection. Information Technology Security – Accountability.	Learn how to implement Physical Security Standards.
	PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROLS STANDARDS Access Control in the production area Access Control in the packing area / area for packed garments / shipping area / loading of cargo area Employees Visitors Deliveries (including mail)	Learn how to implement Physical Access Controls Standards. Learn how to implement Procedural Security Standards.
	PROCEDURAL SECURITY STANDARDS Movement of Materials Documentation Processing	Learn how to implement Personnel Security Standards.
	PERSONNEL SECURITY STANDARDS Pre-Employment Verification Background checks / investigations Personnel Termination Procedures	Understand security training needs for employees.
	EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR AWARENESS	Understand benefits of C-TPAT compliance.
	BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN C-TPAT PROGRAM DEVELOPING A C-TPAT COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST	Able to develop internal monitoring tools.

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Course Code	:	CTPAT
Course Duration	:	14Hours - 2 Full Days
Course Fees	:	Actual Cost	SDF Grant	Amount to Pay (Approved for SMEs Only)
		S$320.00	S$56.00	S$264.00 (TaFf Members)
		S$350.00	S$56.00	S$294.00 (Non Members)