Course description
The role of the Counter Fraud Investigator has become critical within government organisations such as HMRC, Defra, Department of Health, Insolvency Service, DWP, SFO, and Local Authorities, many of whom we have direct experience of working with as an Apprenticeship training provider. It is a profession that is evolving rapidly, and we aim to be at the forefront of this evolution by offering the Apprenticeship Levy funded Level 4 Counter Fraud Investigator Apprenticeship Standard as a future-fit, cost effective way of up-skilling or re-skilling new or existing employees in this vital function.
The CFI works in settings from an office or court room to a building site or multi-occupancy residence, leading small non-complex criminal investigations and a range of civil investigations. It is their responsibility to proactively investigate allegations of fraud and make effective, autonomous operational decisions from referral to conclusion to drive their investigations. They must plan, conduct, and report on different types of evidence gathering activity, including searching premises and reviewing business accounts, and fully understand everything from what measures are/aren’t appropriate in different situations, to how to apply the relevant legal and regulatory requirements including knowledge of PACE, RIPA, CPIA, HRA, PoCA and/or other legislation to apply for Warrants and Orders. The role involves interacting with members of the public, lawyers, judges, magistrates and other professionals, sometimes involving confrontational situations, and specialist skills such as searching digital databases, carrying out risk assessments, and writing professional briefings.
The Apprenticeship programme is designed to take learners from a standing start to a highly skilled professional who is able to tackle this complex role. It includes an interactive, practical court day and we have forged a partnership with Northumbria University’s Law School to use their state-of-the-art facilities and judges/barristers to offer this experience to apprentices in either Newcastle or London. This helps to bring to life the theoretical legal concepts for learners in a real world setting.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Entry requirements
Our apprenticeship programmes are open to all learners.
The requirements for the apprenticeship are that you need to be in a suitable job role relevant to the standard and you should be able to provide evidence of passes in GCSE (or ‘O’ Level) Maths and English or be willing to undertake L2 Function Skills qualifications in Maths and English as part of the apprenticeship. Funding is provided and CSA tutors will deliver the training.
Please note, some employers may stipulate their own entry criteria.
All learners will be assessed during enrolment to identify specific learning needs if applicable.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Level 4 Counter Fraud Investigator Apprenticeship
(Equivalent educational level: Higher National Certificate).
Training Course Content
Module 1: Introduction
• Introduction to apprenticeships
• Introduction to fraud investigaton
• Sources of law
Module 2: Law - from PACE to fraud
• Main Acts in Fraud
• Categories of Fraud
• Fraud Act 2006
Module 3: Case initiation
• Disclosure
• Parallel Investigation
• Recording information
Module 4: Evidence gathering duties
• Types of Evidence
• Data Analysis
• Searches
• PACE Codes of Practice
• Recording searches and evidence
• Witness statements
• Disclosure
• Witness statements role play
• Briefings
• Intelligence
• Evidence for Court
• Forensic Evidence
• RIPA
Module 5: Interviewing
• PEACE Model workshop
• Role play interviews
• Feedback and review
Module 6: Case progression
• Case study - preparation for court
• Disclosure
• Simulated court day
• Post court day review and feedback
Module 7: End Point Assessment preparation
• Professional discussion
• Investigation report
• EPA guidance
• Re-cap and revision
Course delivery details
CSA blended learning delivery
Flexible combination of planned group workshops,
e-learning, structured workplace learning,
tutorials, and mini projects – can be fully
integrated with wider internal training and
organisational needs.
Every learner benefits from a dedicated coach throughout their apprenticeship
Why choose CSA Learning
93% of apprentices would recommend CSA Learningt
Rated Excellent by both Employers & Apprentices (gov.uk)
Rated "Good" by Ofsted
Expenses
Levy-paying employers can fund 100% of each apprentice’s training through the Government Apprenticeship Levy.
If an employer does not have sufficient Levy funds or is not a Levy-payer (ie has an annual pay bill of less than £3 million) then 5% of the apprenticeship cost is paid to the training provider to contribute towards the apprentice’s training.
Apprenticeships can be also be funded by a levy paying employer transferring up to 25% of their unused levy to a different employer.
Transferred funds are used to pay for 100% of the training and assessment costs of the apprenticeship up to the funding band maximum.
Transferred funds cover the cost of the whole duration of the apprenticeship.
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About Us CSA Learning* is an award-winning learning and development specialist and an Approved Apprenticeship Training Provider. We support employers across England to train, improve and assess their workforces in our specialist areas of credit and collections, governance, compliance, counter-fraud,...