Leading a range of civil and criminal investigations
Overview
The counter fraud investigator was approved for delivery on 30/09/2019. This Higher apprenticeship standard awards you with a level 4, qualification when completed. The usual duration of this apprenticeship is 24 months, but this does not include the End-Point Assessment Period.
What the course covers
Your role as a Counter Fraud Investigator is to take the lead on small non-complex criminal and civil investigations and work autonomously as part of a team of investigators for the HMRC, Departments of Health or other local government organisations. You will also conduct tasks and actions on behalf of investigation teams for more complex cases.
You will investigate acts of fraud and financial crimes, obtaining witness statements and recording evidential notes to further your case, abiding by the appropriate legislation, codes of practice and policies. You will learn to differentiate different types and strengths of evidence, and how to recognise their significance, as you prepare files and orders for court.
The apprenticeship will provide you with a full understanding of the investigation process from start to finish, and understand the laws associated with financial fraud, including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA), Human Rights Act (HRA), and Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), Data Protection legislation, Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA).
Careers and jobs associated
- Investigator
- Fraud Investigator
- Counter Fraud Investigator
- Investigation Officer
If you would like to find out more about the counter fraud investigator apprenticeship standard, skills, learnt, assessment methods and duties of the role, visit the Institute for Apprenticeships.
