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A majority of construction sector workers are confident in identifying qualification fraud but do not know how to report it, according to a survey published during International Fraud Awareness Week.<\/p>\n

The survey, conducted by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), gathered 473 responses from across the sector.<\/p>\n

While 85 per cent of respondents said they felt comfortable raising fraud concerns at work, 78 per cent admitted they were unsure how to report suspected qualification fraud. Of those, 45 per cent said they had some idea of the process, while 33 per cent said they did not know how to report at all.<\/p>\n

Qualification fraud includes the use of fake certificates, fast-track training that omits core content, and cheating in tests. These practices can lead to fraudulent acquisition of CSCS cards, enabling unqualified individuals to gain access to sites.<\/p>\n

Ofqual director of vocational and technical qualifications delivery Emma Scott said: \u201cConstruction workers recognise the importance of reporting suspected qualification fraud… but the evidence shows we need to make reporting channels clearer and emphasise that reports can be made confidentially.\u201d<\/p>\n

A joint statement from Ofqual and CITB said: “Fraudulent qualifications can…be used to obtain CSCS cards, allowing workers to access construction sites without the requisite skills.<\/p>\n

“While this fraud can be spotted during training sessions, it can also be called out by workers on site who can see the difference between a worker\u2019s real-life skills and the qualifications they claim to have.”<\/p>\n

CSCS group chief executive Sean Kearns said: \u201cThese findings reinforce the need to communicate how simple it is to check CSCS card validity and report concerns.\u201d<\/p>\n

The survey also revealed that clarity over confidentiality would help drive up reporting rates. Most respondents said they would report concerns to site managers or hiring managers.<\/p>\n

The results showed the responses came mainly from site operatives (34 per cent), site managers (27 per cent) and senior managers (26 per cent), with 39 per cent working for large employers of more than 250 staff.<\/p>\n

Tim Balcon, chief executive of the CITB, said: \u201cThis survey shows workers understand why reporting matters, but we need to simplify the process and build confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n

Workers are encouraged to report concerns confidentially via intel@cscs.co.uk<\/a> or Ofqual\u2019s complaints procedure. Anonymous reporting options are also available.<\/p>\n

Source: Ofqual\/CITB announcement<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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