S12u—C-TPAT Employee Training for Customs Brokers

Non-subscriber price: $150.00, Subscriber price: $113.00
Estimated total study time: 7 hours 46 minutes

This course covers supply chain security awareness and the operational security measures ("Minimum Security Criteria") required for customs brokers under the U.S. C-TPAT program. It is designed to meet the C-TPAT training requirement for employees who must understand, perform and/or otherwise comply with operational-level security measures.

Note: Because the implementation of C-TPAT security measures varies somewhat by company, this course, as is, can provide only general-purpose coverage of these topics. For companies with more than a few people to train, we recommend customization of this training to add company-specific security policy and procedures. The GISTware system which hosts this training facilitates such customization; please contact us for specifics.

The Customs Broker's Place in the Supply Chain (C-TPAT)

In order to recognize and foster awareness and reporting of threats posed by terrorists and contraband smugglers at each point in the supply chain, it is first important to understand what a supply chain is and where you, the C-TPAT participant, fit into the equation.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 3 minutes)

Introduction
Supply Chains for Every Person and Organization
- Essence of a Supply Chain
- Simple vs. Complex Supply Chains
- Stable vs. Dynamic Supply Chains
Relationship between "Logistics" and "Supply Chains"
- General—Logistics Enables a Supply Chain
- Third-Party Logistics ("3PL")
- What Does a Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL) Look Like?
Transportation Intermediaries as Part of the Logistics Link in the Supply Chain
Customs Brokers as Part of the Logistics Link in the Supply Chain

Cargo and Supply Chain Security for Customs Brokers (C-TPAT)

Many different security measures can be used to combat both traditional and terrorist threats. C-TPAT is just one of the features of cargo and supply chain security. Understanding these measures will make it easier to see what measures are employed within your company. In addition, it will be easier to see if there may be gaps in security.

(Estimated study time: 52 minutes)

Introduction
What Does a Commercial Supply Chain Look Like?
- Form Follows Function
  - Example 1: Small Construction Contractor
  - Example 2: Chain Retailer with Multiple Foreign and Domestic Suppliers
  - Example 3: Complex Automobile or Aircraft Manufacturer
Security Essential to Supply Chain Effectiveness
Threat-based "Risk Management"

Governmental Concerns over Cargo and Supply Chain Security (C-TPAT)

Countries around the world are worried about terrorism. Terrorists need a supply chain and logistics to function and carry out attacks in order to damage the economy of a country. This lesson delves into the use of transportation conveyances as weapons, threats to transportation assets and infrastructure, and preventing terrorist use of commercial transportation.

(Estimated study time: 48 minutes)

Introduction
Traditional Supply Chain Risks vs. Terrorist Threats
- Traditional Cargo and Supply Risks
- Terrorism Depends on Availability of Transportation
  - Terrorists Depend upon Logistics
  - Preventing Terrorist Use of Commercial Transportation
- Transportation Security Threats from Terrorists
  - Threat TO Transportation Assets and Infrastructure
  - Use OF Transportation (The Logistics of Terrorism)
  - Transportation Conveyances as Weapons
Governmental Concerns over Cargo and Supply Chain Security
- General—Threats that Go beyond Purely Commercial Concern
- Smuggling
- Piracy and Vessel Hijacking
- Air Piracy, Aircraft Hijacking
- Terrorist Threats

Security Threat Awareness and Government Action (C-TPAT)

The U.S. government has been very focused on security. One of the security measures that has been put into place is C-TPAT. This lesson will develop awareness of the changes in the targets and methods terrorists may use to adapt to the new tightened security.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 10 minutes)

Introduction
Terrorist Attacks Abroad
Terrorist Attacks in the United States
- Logistics Used in Actual Terrorist Attacks
- From Government Reaction to Pro-action
- Government Reorganization; the DHS
Threat (Target) Categories
- Strategic and Symbolic Targets
- Opportunistic Targets
- Transportation Assets and Infrastructure
Long History of Attacks against International Aviation
Reducing Vulnerability of Air Cargo to Terrorist Use
Special Concern over Terrorist Use of Intermodal Containers
Concern over Attacks using all Modes of Transportation
Changing Methods and Targets as Governments Tighten Security

To Be, or Not to Be, in C-TPAT? (C-TPAT)

Why do companies want to participate in C-TPAT? Find out the types of businesses that are eligible. There are specific requirements for participation and benefits based on business type.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 5 minutes)

Introduction
What is C-TPAT?
C-TPAT Participant Categories
The Decision to Participate in C-TPAT
- Why Participate in C-TPAT?
- C-TPAT Security Measures—"Minimum Security Standards"
Why do Foreign Suppliers, Transportation Carriers and Supply Chain Service Providers Join C-TPAT?
Benefits of C-TPAT Participation
- General Benefits of C-TPAT Participation
- C-TPAT Benefits for Importers – General
- C-TPAT "Tiered" Benefits to Eligible Importers
- C-TPAT Benefits for Foreign Manufacturers
- C-TPAT Benefits for Supply Chain Service Providers

Certification, Validation and Program Requirements for Customs Brokers (C-TPAT)

This lesson covers application, certification and validation of C-TPAT. C-TPAT is an ongoing compliance effort consisting of mandatory security requirements that must be met based on certain types of businesses in the supply chain. We look at a comparison of security requirements for four of these business types.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 14 minutes)

Introduction
Application and Certification Process
After You Are "Certified" (Accepted) into C-TPAT
- Validation
- CBP Account Manager and Monitoring
- Supply Chain Security Risk Assessment
- C-TPAT Enforcement and Appeal Process
Program Requirements
Specific Eligibility Requirements for Customs Brokers
General Program Requirements (Table 1)
Business Partner Requirements (Table 2)
Container & Trailer Security (Point of Origin, Transfer Points, Delivery Point) (Table 3)

Compliance with C-TPAT Regulations for Customs Brokers (C-TPAT)

Continuing with our comparison, this lesson covers minimum security criterion for the protection of cargo and commercial supply chains, but also for protection of information regarding the movement of the cargo.

(Estimated study time: 1 hour 5 minutes)

Introduction
Physical Access Controls (Table 4)
Personnel Security (Table 5)
Document Processing Responsibilities for the Consolidator, Customs Broker, Foreign Manufacturer and U.S. Importer (Table 6)
Procedural Security – General (Table 7)
Threat Awareness and Security Training (Table 8)
Physical Security (Table 9)
Information Technology (IT) Security (Table 10)
Additional C-TPAT Security Measures for Customs Brokers

Recognizing and Reporting Potential Threats (C-TPAT)

Security breaches and threats are everyone's responsibility. This lesson covers how to recognize and report suspicious people, activities and shipments, what actions to avoid when a security threat is perceived and how to respond to possible security threats.

(Estimated study time: 29 minutes)

Introduction
How to Recognize and Respond to Security Breaches and Possible Threats
- Everyone's Responsibility
- Recognizing and Reporting a Suspicious Person, Activity or Shipment
- People Who May Be a Security Concern
- Cargo and Situations that May Be a Security Concern
- Responding to a Possible Security Threat