This training session covers all aspects to be secured within a company, steps to follow in order to obtain C-TPAT certification, security diagnosis and how to write your own security manual.

• Learn all steps involved in obtaining C-TPAT certification (Custom Trade Partnership Against Terrorism).
• Avoid inspections, delays and unnecessary fees when shipping your goods to the US.
• Correct preparation of documents to submit to customs authorities.
• Understand and apply security principles involved in the program.

• CD-ROM to accompany the documentation workshop on how to complete forms
• Self-diagnosis Survey to prepare yourself for C-TPAT certification
• Sample Security Manual

Day one - Policies, Programs and what’s involved

US Security Programs

• ACE, C-TPAT, PAPS, FAST-EXPRESS, CSI
• Aims and operational procedures of such programs

Requirements and procedures for access to US Customs FAST lane
New norms and criteria in applying for C-TPAT certification

1. Business partner requirements (selection process?)
2. Security of Shipping Methods (Inspections?)
3. Access Control (positive ID, badges?)
4. Staff Security (hiring procedures?)
5. Security of Shipping Documentation (manifest compliance?)
6. Education and Awareness (training programs?)
7. Physical Security (fencing, gates?)
8. IT Security (anti-hacking programs?)
9. The new on-line enrollment process

Day 2 - Workshop – Writing your Security Manual

• Self-diagnosis of measures already in place in your business
• Study of security manual to be produced
• Wording of Statements : Mission, Vision, Policy
• Facilities Description
• Emergency Procedures
• Physical Security
• Procedural Security
• Staff Security
• Vendor and Business Partner Procedures
• Corporate Code of Conduct
• Education and Awareness
• Access Control Policy
• Documentation Policy
• Sample Forms and Documentation
• Discussion: case studies and viable solutions