Study Unit 1: Expert Evidence
1. Define an expert witness and explain when an investigator may
qualify as one.
2. Describe the difference between factual and opinion evidence and
give examples.
3. Explain the purpose and components of an expert report.
4. Discuss the value of expert evidence in legal proceedings.
Study Unit 2: Interrogation
1. Differentiate between interrogation and interviewing in forensic
investigations.
2. Outline the four phases of an interrogation technique.
3. What are the key legal requirements for interrogation according to
the South African Constitution?
4. Explain the role of rapport building in the interrogation process.
5. Discuss the RPM principle (Rationalize, Project, Minimize) and its use
in interrogation.
Study Unit 3: Informers and Ulterior Motives
1. Define the term “informer” in the context of corporate and private
investigations.
2. List and explain at least five motives an informer might have for
supplying information.
3. Why are informers underutilized in the corporate investigative
environment?
4. Explain the role of informers in proactive investigations.
Study Unit 4: Testifying in Court or at a Hearing
1. Outline the basic procedures for testifying in a court or hearing.
2. What are some best practices to follow when giving testimony as an
investigator?
1. Define an expert witness and explain when an investigator may
qualify as one.
2. Describe the difference between factual and opinion evidence and
give examples.
3. Explain the purpose and components of an expert report.
4. Discuss the value of expert evidence in legal proceedings.
Study Unit 2: Interrogation
1. Differentiate between interrogation and interviewing in forensic
investigations.
2. Outline the four phases of an interrogation technique.
3. What are the key legal requirements for interrogation according to
the South African Constitution?
4. Explain the role of rapport building in the interrogation process.
5. Discuss the RPM principle (Rationalize, Project, Minimize) and its use
in interrogation.
Study Unit 3: Informers and Ulterior Motives
1. Define the term “informer” in the context of corporate and private
investigations.
2. List and explain at least five motives an informer might have for
supplying information.
3. Why are informers underutilized in the corporate investigative
environment?
4. Explain the role of informers in proactive investigations.
Study Unit 4: Testifying in Court or at a Hearing
1. Outline the basic procedures for testifying in a court or hearing.
2. What are some best practices to follow when giving testimony as an
investigator?
