Level 2 TACCP and VACCP Training Course

Duration 3 hours

Last audited 7th July 2025

City & Guilds Assured CPD Approved RoSPA Approved IoH Approved
Level 2 TACCP and VACCP
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  • 100% online training

  • Start when you like

  • Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)

  • Instant assessment and result

  • 1 learner per course

  • Train teams of all sizes

  • Bulk discounts starting at 10% off 10 courses

  • Pay by invoice with 30 day payment terms available (5+ courses)

£31 +VAT

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Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses

Everyone who works with food and drink has a duty to ensure that any food produced is safe. This Level 2 TACCP and VACCP training provides you with knowledge of TACCP and VACCP and how they work with HACCP as a food safety management system. You will understand the legal requirements and best practice guidance on how to minimise the threat of food fraud, malicious contamination and other attacks on the food supply chain.

By understanding threat detection across the food supply chain, you will know how to raise awareness of threats and keep your workplace safe. This course explains the threats you may face, where they come from and how applying Threat Assessment Critical Control Points (TACCP) and Vulnerability Assessment and Critical Control Points (VACCP) analysis can help prevent and mitigate food safety incidents.

100% online training

Access anywhere

Same day digital certificate

Printed certificate posted next working day

Full audio voiceover

Assessment retakes at no extra cost

Learn at your own pace with no completion deadlines

City & Guilds Assured

Accredited by CPD, assured by RoSPA Qualifications and endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality

Reviewed by an independent lead auditor

Written in line with Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs

Bulk discount for orders of 10+ courses

This level 2 course provides learners with knowledge to an industry recognised standard

Bigger orders = bigger discounts

Save on our courses when you buy more training upfront. Lock in a better price now and access the training whenever you need to. You can mix and match any of our courses too and get the discount off your whole order.

10+ courses = 10% off
50+ courses = 20% off
100+ courses = 30% off
500+ courses = 40% off

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this course learners will:

  • Understand what is meant by a threat and a vulnerability.
  • Be aware of the law surrounding TACCP and VACCP and who needs to comply with the law.
  • Understand the different types of food fraud and attackers, and what determines the success of a deliberate attack.
  • Be aware of the vulnerable steps in the supply food chain and how to reduce the risk of a threat occurring.
  • Be able to identify threats and vulnerabilities from raw materials, on-site threats and distribution threats.

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Module 1: Introduction to TACCP and VACCP

Food Safety Management Systems and HACCP, what is TACCP?, what is VACCP?, how HACCP, TACCP and VACCP work together, TACCP and VACCP assessment plans, the importance of TACCP and VACCP, food safety legislation, enforcing the law, PAS 96:2017, who needs to comply?, due diligence and training requirements. 

Module 2: Types of Food Threats

Economically motivated adulteration (EMA), adulteration, substitution and dilution, mislabelling, counterfeiting, malicious contamination, extortion, espionage and cyber crime.

Module 3: The Attacker

What determines the success of a deliberate attack?, types of attacker, opportunist, extortionist, extremist, disgruntled individual, professional criminals, cyber criminals and irrational individual.

Module 4: TACCP & VACCP and the Business

Why is threat detection important to a business?, an overview of the TACCP and VACCP process and assessment of risk.

Module 5: Food Defence

Site security and food defence, an overview of a food supply chain, identifying the vulnerable stages in the supply food chain and incident management procedure.

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.

This course is designed for anyone supervising food manufacturing, mass catering or supply chain distribution and needs to understand how to minimise the threat of food fraud, deliberate contamination and other attacks within their supply chains. This is often the responsibility of employers, managers or supervisors.

If you are looking for an introductory course to TACCP & VACCP that is designed for all employees to understand their responsibilities in a food safety system then our Level 1 TACCP Training Course will be more appropriate for your requirements.

Written by experts

Daria Liutcerina, Food Safety Consultant

In partnership with

Daria Liutcerina

Food Safety Consultant

Daria Liutcerina holds an MSc in Chemical Engineering and has a background in various quality, food safety, and technical roles within corporate food manufacturing before moving into consultancy. She is a Member of the Institute of Food Science & Technology (MIFST) and is recognised by the IFST as a Registered Food Safety Manager and a Professional Food Auditor and Mentor.

Her work focuses on consultancy, auditing, and coaching in a wide range of food safety and quality management systems. Her areas of expertise include BRCGS, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, SALSA, and HACCP, as well as VACCP, TACCP, supplier management, and food safety culture.

Daria also provides specialist support for allergen management and standards such as vegan, gluten-free, and organic. She has contributed to the industry through publications, including an article in the IFST magazine in September 2023.

Frequently asked questions

How do I access the training?

All of our training is done within your web browser - there are no apps to download or software to install.

After picking the courses you need and completing your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email. To access our courses yourself or to distribute them to others you just need to click the ‘Get Started’ button within the email and select which option you want. You will then be able to add the course(s) into an existing account, or create a new account.


Can I buy training for my team?

Of course just add the amount of courses you need and follow the purchase process. Please do be aware that it is one course per learner so they will all need their own course.

When buying courses for a team you'll also get access to our Management Suite free of charge. This is a tool that will allow you to allocate, track and review the training of your team.

Did you know? - We offer free training sessions on how to get the most from your Management Suite. To benefit from this, please contact: managersupport@highspeedtraining.co.uk to get your session booked in.


If I order multiple courses will I receive any discount?

Yes, our bulk discounts are automatically applied to orders containing any combination of courses. We offer the following discounts on bulk purchases:


If you purchase 10+ courses you receive a 10% discount

If you purchase 50+ courses you receive a 20% discount

If you purchase 100+ courses you receive a 30% discount

If you purchase 500+ courses you receive a 40% discount


What payment options are available?

You can pay for our training using either a Debit or Credit card.

For companies ordering 5 or more courses, you’ll also be given the option to pay by invoice.  If you would like to pay by invoice for fewer than 5 courses then please contact our Sales Team by calling 0333 006 7000 or emailing us at sales@highspeedtraining.co.uk. 


Can I access the training material after I have completed my course?

Yes. You can use your username and password to log in and revisit the training material as many times as you like, even after completing the course.


Is there a time limit on completing the course?

No, we want our courses to work around you so there’s no time limit in which you must complete the training after making a purchase. You can also split your training over as many different sessions as you wish, as course progress is saved as you make your way through the training. You’re free to learn entirely at your own pace.


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