SFJ Awards
Level 4
QN: 603/6195/5
Curriculum Active
SFJ Awards Level 4 Professional Certificate in Fraud Investigation
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SFJ Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 109 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
SFJ Awards
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
109 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Fraud Investigation Planning and Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to develop a case theory
- Understand how to resource an investigation
- Understand how to build a case
- Understand the briefing models used in fraud investigations
- Be able to plan a fraud investigation
2
Fraud Investigation Reporting and Closure
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand report writing in fraud investigations
- Understand disclosure requirements
- Understand the judicial process relating to fraud investigations
- Understand structured debriefs in fraud investigations
- Understand the use of sanctions in fraud cases
3
Principles of Fraud Investigation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the investigation models for fraud enquiries
- Understand an investigative mind-set
- Understand the decision-making process
- Understand supporting victims of fraud
- Understand the principles of evidence
- Understand the management of materials during an investigation
- Understand the differences of approach in civil, criminal and regulatory investigations
- Understand the management of parallel investigations
- Understand record keeping during an investigation
4
The Role of the Fraud Investigator
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fraud investigator role
- Understand the professional requirements of the fraud investigator role
- Understand fair and ethical investigations
5
Understanding Fraud and Fraudsters
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand fraud
- Understand how corporate structures are used in fraud
- Understand why people commit fraud
- Understand fraud and financial crime typologies and key enablers
- Be able to identify fraud indicators
6
Understanding Intelligence Gathering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Intelligence Cycle
- Understand the National Intelligence Model
- Understand how to use and analyse intelligence in fraud investigations
- Understand the sources of Intelligence
- Understand intelligence handling in fraud prevention and detection
7
Understanding Legislation and Regulations relating to Fraud Investigation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legislative and procedural frameworks that relate to corporate fraud investigations
- Understand fraud and related financial crime legislation
- Understand civil legislation and procedures relevant to corporate fraud investigations
- Understand the regulatory frame
- work and bodies for financial services
8
Undertaking Interviews in Fraud Investigations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand principles of investigative interviews of witnesses, victims and suspects
- Understand how to conduct a fraud interview
- Understand the use of cautions in the interview process
- Understand how to take written statements
- Be able to conduct investigative interviews
9
Working with Partner Organisations in Fraud Investigations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand working with partner organisations in fraud investigations
- Understand communication in partnership working in fraud investigations
- Understand working with law enforcement agencies in fraud investigations
- Understand own role and responsibilities in partnership working
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6195/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SFJ Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2020