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A Basic Understanding of Criminal Law & Process for Forensic Investigators
This 1-day workshop will enable attendees to:
- Understand criminal law and process, with case law customized for forensic practitioners and those tasked with liaison with law enforcement agencies, to enable them to perform their daily tasks
- Understand and comply with law of evidence imperatives (thus mitigating the risk of illegal investigations or procedurally unfair processes, which may result in cases thrown out of court on technical issues)
- Effectively liaise with law enforcement agencies to facilitate justice
Estimated course duration: 1-Day
CPD Points: 6
A Forensic Practitioner’s Guide to the Law of Evidence
This course is not limited to criminal admissibility, but also admissibility requirements in labour law and civil dispute resolution forums.
The word ‘forensic’ means ‘scientifically’ but to us it means ‘systematically admissible court-driven obtained evidence’. How evidence was obtained and maintained, is every bit as important as the evidence itself. Delegates will receive training in aspects of the Law of Evidence applicable in disciplinary hearings, civil and criminal courts such as the right to privacy, the impact of the Protection of Personal Information Bill on the forensic practitioner, hearsay evidence, relevance & admissibility, admissions and confessions, documentary and real evidence, search and seizure, evidence in cyber space, admissibility of polygraphy (limited to disciplinary matters), various case studies to demonstrate this practically; as well as current case law on why cases are lost and how the courts (including the Labour Court in disciplinary matters) interpret the principles.
Estimated course duration: 1-Day
CPD Points: 6
The Do’s and Don’ts of Testifying in Legal Proceedings
This session provides guidance to delegates to enable them to testify in various legal proceedings (including criminal law / civil / disciplinary proceedings and any quasi-judicial proceedings). The course includes preparation, what you should and should not do, what the concept independence and objectivity really means, followed by a MOOT court interactive case study.
Estimated course duration: 1-Day
CPD Points: 6
Occupational Crime: Defining the Offences
This 2-day course covers the following:
- What is occupational crime, and the distinction between that and criminal offences?
- A closer look at the various types of occupational crime, including theft, fraud, corruption, money laundering
- Understanding misconduct, conflicts of interest, contravention of gift policies and dishonesty; and how it overlaps with the criminal offences; and
- The role of the different role players (Risk / HR / Operational / IT etc) in managing and mitigating fraud risks.
Estimated course duration: 2-Days
CPD Points: 12
Prosecuting under the MFMA & the PFMA in Criminal Forums
A 2 day workshop specifically designed for criminal prosecutors by prosecutors, enabling them to direct investigations under the PFMA and the MFMA, and to draft charge sheets accordingly. The duties of officials under the act(s), the various criminal offences under the act(s), how to analyse and interpret evidence etc. Learn who you can prosecute, for what, when and how.
Estimated course duration: 2-Days
CPD Points: 12
Investigating Corruption:
A New Approach
Corruption is one of the most difficult crimes to prove. Whilst the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, No 12 of 2004 is considered to be a leading instrument internationally, many investigators need guidance to distinguish between all the different “corrupt activities” created therein.
Course outline:
- The Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, No 12 of 2004
- The different corrupt activities, presumptions, tools and sources of evidence
- Investigative methodologies for corruption cases (Lifestyle Audits etc.)
Estimated course duration: 3-Days
CPD Points: 18
The Art of Drafting Effective Forensic Reports
All forensic investigators, whether they be in-house or consultants; are eventually judged on what they present to their employer / client. This one-day workshop will provide delegates with the capacity to draft concise reports – it includes professional, simple and concise grammar, mind-mapping when planning, etc. The outcome will be that your reports will have the quality that ‘the evidence speaks for itself’. Through various interactive case studies, we give delegates the opportunity to apply their newly acquired skills.
Estimated course duration: 1-Day
CPD Points: 6
Investigative Tools & the Right to Privacy
This course details the various investigative tools such as polygraphs, search and seizure, intercepting and monitoring, handwriting analysis and document examination, confessions and admissions, IT investigations and cell phone analysis demonstrating the do’s and don’ts as interpreted through relevant case law. This is measured against the employee’s constitutional right to privacy.
Estimated course duration: 1-Day
CPD Points: 6
Planning a Forensic Investigation
This session provides forensic practitioners with the capacity to plan an investigation, draft investigation plans, allocate responsibility and time lines based on best practice and lessons learnt. This is followed by an interactive case study allowing delegates the opportunity to demonstrate their skills.
Estimated course duration: Half-Day
CPD Points: 4
The Art of Interviewing
A skilled questioner requires the ability to change an approach based on the individual sitting in front of him or her. Planning, methods of questioning, various types of questions, body language, verbal and behavioural clues, how to deal with confessions and admissions and practical tips are included from lessons learnt. This is followed by an interactive case study where learners are afforded the opportunity to demonstrate newly acquired skills.
Estimated course duration: 1-Day
CPD Points: 6
Corruption, Fraud & Other Offences in the Procurement and Supply Chain Cycle
(Private Sector)
The procurement and supply chain functions (including contract management) are more often than not the highest risk areas for fraud and corruption, simply because someone (the supplier) wants something badly. This workshop will enable attendees to understand corruption, fraud and other compliance risks in the procurement and supply chain functions, how to investigate, prevent and detect it. We delve into the numerous forms of manipulation of procedures like accounts payable and refer to the regulatory framework applicable to private sector entities. Our programme includes recovery of ill-gotten gains and numerous practical, real case studies.
Estimated course duration: 2-Days
CPD Points: 12
Corruption, Fraud & Other Offences in the Procurement and Supply Chain Cycle
(Public Sector)
The procurement and supply chain functions (including contract management) are more often than not the highest risk areas for fraud and corruption, simply because someone (the supplier) wants something badly. This workshop will enable attendees to understand corruption, fraud and other compliance risks in the procurement and supply chain functions, how to investigate, prevent and detect it. We delve into the numerous forms of manipulation of procedures, and tailor the programme between regulatory frameworks applicable to local government (MFMA, Systems Act and Structures Act), and other organs or State (PFMA); Treasury Regulations issued in terms of these legislative measures, and the implications of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act on public sector procurement. We also include a short tailored section for procurement in the construction industry (public sector infrastructure – where the Standard For Uniformity applies to all organs of state and delegates in the construction industry). Our programme includes recovery of ill-gotten gains and numerous practical, real case studies.
Estimated course duration: 3-Days
CPD Points: 18
White-Collar Crimes: Defining the Offences
Forensic investigators cannot practice effectively if they do not understand the tools of their trade.
- Unpacking the legal theory on the white collar crimes of fraud, theft, forgery and uttering and money laundering
- How courts interpret the offences
Estimated course duration: 1-Day
CPD Points: 6
Investigating Unethical Conduct in the Medical Aid Industry
This 1-day course is specifically tailored to capacitate role-players in the medical aid industry to effectively detect and investigate corruption, fraud and other unethical behaviours in the medical aid industry. It includes identifying specific offences, reporting requirements, recovery of ill-gotten gains and sanctions.
Estimated course duration: 1-Day
CPD Points: 6
Profiling of White-Collar Criminals
Effective intelligence is the determining factor in a successful forensic investigation. This lecture demonstrates how to profile a suspect and what sources may legally be used. Delegates will learn what information is available in the public domain, and how to legally obtain these various information, for use during any investigation.
Estimated course duration: Half-Day
CPD Points: 4
Recovering ill-gotten aains: How to Get Your Money Back
(Private Sector)
Your organisation has lost money due to the dishonesty or mere negligence of another person. Learn what the best and most cost-effective way is to recover funds, dependant on the circumstances of each case. It includes various different civil actions at your disposal, recovery through the criminal justice system, AoD’s, recoveries through Pension Funds etc. It includes various practical case studies.
Estimated course duration: Half-Day
CPD Points: 4
Recovering ill-gotten gains: How to Get Your Money Back
(Public Sector)
Your organisation has lost money due to the dishonesty or mere negligence of another person. Learn what the best and most cost-effective way is to recover funds, dependant on the circumstances of each case. It includes various different civil actions at your disposal, recovery through the criminal justice system, AoD’s, recoveries through Pension Funds or per contract etc. The course includes specific clauses in the public sector regulatory framework pertaining to the duty to recover funds, and how it can be recovered. It includes various practical case studies.
Estimated course duration: 1-Day
CPD Points: 6
Bank Statement Analysis
Effective intelligence is the determining factor in a successful forensic investigation. This lecture demonstrates how to profile a suspect and what sources may legally be used. Delegates will learn what information is available in the public domain, and how to legally obtain these various information, for use during any investigation.
Estimated course duration: 1-Day
CPD Points: 6
Accounting Basics for Investigators
This is a forensic accounting lecture provided to non-accountants to provide them with the capacity to understand the basics of accounting as the language of business. This includes explanations of the different branches of accounting, accounting versus bookkeeping, annual financial statements and recording of transactions.
Estimated course duration: 2-Days
CPD Points: 12
Forensic Accounting Workshop
Accountants play an important role in forensic investigations. In many instances the forensic investigators are expected to perform this role. This 2 day workshop capacitates the delegate to do just that. It entails inter alia “Forensic accounting for dummies”, understanding financial statements, bank statement analysis, following the money trail, lifestyle audits, the bottom line impact of fraud, fraud in financial statements etc.
Estimated course duration: 2-Days
CPD Points: 12
Acting as a Trustee for a Medical Aid Scheme
The duties of a trustee under a medical aid scheme – avoiding the pitfalls. What are the legal requirements and what is ‘fit and proper’? How are the medical aids applying this? The current interpretation in case law.
Estimated course duration: Half-Day
CPD Points: 4
Labour Investigations & Proceedings
Investigation into the misconduct of employees, in respect of policies, legislation and common law. These investigations normally result in disciplinary hearings.
This course covers the essentials relative to suspensions, proceedings, charges and dismissals. This course also incorporates principles pertaining to the CCMA and the Labour Relations Act of 1995.
Estimated course duration: 2-Days
CPD Points: 12
Fraudulent Investment Schemes (Ponzi/Pyramid Schemes)
This course will enable the learner to understand and conceptualize the South African regulatory framework applicable to these types of schemes, different schemes’ structures and modi operanda of scheme operators, sources of evidence and how to secure it, analysis of evidence (including cash flow analyses / quantification of important data / figures / numbers), recourse to interim and final measures in terms of the applicable regulatory framework with the objective to prevent dissipation of assets and continuance of the scheme etc.
Estimated course duration: 2-Days
CPD Points: 12
Money Laundering
This practical session focuses on capacitating investigators with regard to money-laundering, and what criminal offences are committed and includes the process of money-laundering from cradle to grave (from layering up to re-introduction) and includes numerous practical, real case studies of how money is and can be laundered.
Estimated course duration: 1-Day
CPD Points: 6
Frequently asked questions
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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development(CPD) and is the term used to describe the learning activities professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities.
Each professional body allows delegates to obtain CPD points relevant to their industry.
Absolutely. We pride ourselves on the fact that our training is customisable to not only fit your requirements but your budget too.
The minimum number of delegates per course is ten (10).
Keep in mind that the more delegates attend, the more cost-effective the training will be for your organisation.
Yes. The type of training material will depend on whether your selected course is accredited or non-accredited.
With accredited training, you will receive a Learner Guide (manual), the PowerPoint presentation and additional handouts.
Non-accredited training material will depend on your needs.
You can either make use of our venue and catering, an external venue and catering or your own in-house venue and catering.
Yes, for accredited courses, assessment is an industry requirement.
You may decide whether or not you would like us to customise an assessment for your non-accredited course.
Yes. All delegates will receive a digital Certificate of Attendance.
Delegates that successfully complete an accredited course will also receive a Certificate of Competence.
Step 1: Visit www.webvault.co.za
Step 2: Log in using the vault number and pin which will be SMS’d and emailed to you
Step 3: You now have access to your own vault. You can view, print or email your certificate