1. Accredited Counter Fraud Training John Freeman QuestGates

2. Background  Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist qualification  DWP & NHS  Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board  Over 12,000 CFPAB award holders

3. The work of the CFPAB “To establish and maintain professional standards in the delivery of a portfolio of professional training courses in the field of counter fraud work, encompassing a 'Foundation Level' syllabus and qualification.”

4. The work of the CFPAB  Higher Education academic credits  Core syllabus for all qualifying courses  Academic oversight from Portsmouth University

5. CFPAB qualifications  Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist  Certified Counter Fraud Specialist  Graduate Counter Fraud Specialist  Accredited Counter Fraud Manager  Accredited Counter Fraud Technician

6. Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist  First HICFG course completed in June  All delegates passed and accredited  Second course to start in January 2012

7. Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist  Delivery by ten two-day modules  One module per fortnight  Assessment:  Formal knowledge check module six  Post-course assignment  Two reflective statements

8. Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist  Content:  Fraud legislation – offences  Procedural legislation  Intelligence  Evidence gathering  Witness interviews  Suspect interviews  Preparing evidential packages  Giving evidence

9. Other courses for HICFG  Accredited Counter Fraud Technician  Five days in duration  Using the Internet as an Investigative Tool  One day course (not CFPAB accredited)  Bespoke training  To meet the needs of the industry  CPD

10. Fraud training – the future?  Outcome of the Fraud Review that there be a single recognized qualification for all counter fraud staff  National Fraud Authority  City of London Police – lead force

11. Final words… “The training was stimulating and rewarding” “I found all the sessions I attended useful” “The training will assist me in my current role” “I feel more confident when dealing with providers and more able to deal with complex queries and cases”