This is a summary of the malpractice allegations reported to awarding bodies between 1 June 2008 and 31 August 2008, as well as the resulting actions taken by the awarding bodies during the same period. This page is updated on a quarterly basis.
Malpractice may include such things as:
- Training being delivered in less than the required hours
- Inappropriate support being offered to non-English speakers
- Inappropriate behaviour during the exam process that leads to candidates having an advantage over other candidates taking the same exam.
A single training and assessment centre may be the subject of several different allegations. In addition, an allegation may refer to a single candidate or to the behaviour of staff at a training centre. This makes it difficult for us to know exactly how many individual qualifications are affected by an allegation of malpractice.
Reported Allegations by Sector
A total of 14 allegations were made during the reporting period. The table below shows a breakdown of these by sector. It also shows the overall number of qualifications awarded in the same period.
| Sector |
Alleged Cases of Malpractice |
Qualifications Awarded in the Same Period |
| Cash and Valuables in Transit |
0 |
577 |
| Close Protection |
1 |
528 |
| Door Supervision |
8 |
18,113 |
| Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) |
0 |
2,192 |
| Security Guarding |
3 |
4,257 |
| Vehicle Immobilisation |
0 |
200 |
| Not Specified |
2 |
Not Applicable |
| Total |
14 |
25,867 |
|
Action Taken by Awarding Bodies
Of the 14 reported cases of malpractice identified above:
- 4 cases were under investigation as of 31 August 2008
- 3 cases had been closed following investigation and remedial action.
- 3 training centres had been placed under temporary suspension, pending further investigations.
- 1 training centre was being monitored.
- 3 training centres had their centre approval status withdrawn.
Last updated 2 December 2008. |