Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Food Defence and TACCP Concepts (3 hours)

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of food defence principles within the context of the global food industry
• Distinguish between TACCP, VACCP, and HACCP as complementary components of food safety and defence
• Articulate the significance of TACCP in identifying and managing intentional contamination threats
• Examine the historical evolution and strategic need for threat-based food protection systems

Understanding Types of Threats and Motivations (3 hours)

• Identify a range of intentional threats including sabotage, terrorism, food fraud, and economically motivated adulteration
• Analyse internal and external threat vectors impacting food systems
• Evaluate psychological, ideological, and economic motivations behind deliberate acts against the food supply
• Assess case studies to contextualise threat behaviour and patterns

Threat and Vulnerability Assessment Methodologies (4 hours)

• Apply systematic approaches to threat identification and vulnerability assessment
• Utilise risk-based tools to evaluate the likelihood and severity of intentional food threats
• Prioritise vulnerabilities based on strategic, operational, and supply chain criteria
• Interpret assessment outcomes to inform risk mitigation and control strategies

Formation and Responsibilities of a TACCP Team (5 hours)

• Establish a multidisciplinary TACCP team with defined governance and authority
• Identify core competencies, responsibilities, and training requirements for team members
• Develop internal communication protocols to support effective collaboration and threat response
• Coordinate TACCP team activities in alignment with organisational objectives and regulatory expectations

Conducting TACCP Studies and Analysis (4 hours)

• Implement a structured methodology to conduct comprehensive TACCP studies
• Identify critical areas and operational points susceptible to intentional interference
• Collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data relevant to threat scenarios
• Produce actionable insights and recommendations based on risk assessment findings

Developing and Documenting a TACCP Plan (3 hours)

• Design a fully compliant TACCP plan incorporating risk assessments and mitigation strategies
• Ensure accurate, consistent, and auditable documentation of all TACCP activities
• Integrate the TACCP plan with overarching food safety and quality management systems
• Support organisational readiness for external audits and regulatory reviews

Preventive Measures and Control Point Management (5 hours)

• Implement effective deterrence, detection, and prevention strategies tailored to identified threats
• Establish physical, procedural, and personnel controls to protect critical processes and products
• Monitor and validate control points to ensure sustained threat management effectiveness
• Enhance resilience and responsiveness through continuous performance evaluation

Regulatory and Global Standards Alignment (3 hours)

• Interpret the legal and regulatory framework governing food defence and TACCP implementation
• Align internal TACCP systems with global food safety standards including BRCGS, ISO 22000, and GFSI requirements
• Demonstrate conformance through appropriate documentation, training, and operational controls
• Strengthen corporate compliance and food safety culture through regulatory best practices