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EI-101

Evidence and Investigation Foundations

An introductory course for future investigators, clerks and other Court personnel working with evidence.

Academy pass mark: 80%

Public course: Anyone may study this course before applying for a Court service role.

Module 1 — Evidence and Investigation Foundations

Students study evidence and investigation foundations as part of this foundation course. This module develops understanding through explanation, examples, Treaty connections and practical learning.

Module 2 — Investigation Planning and Methodology

Students study investigation planning and methodology as part of this foundation course. This module develops understanding through explanation, examples, Treaty connections and practical learning.

Module 3 — Evidence Collection and Preservation

Students study evidence collection and preservation as part of this foundation course. This module develops understanding through explanation, examples, Treaty connections and practical learning.

Module 4 — Witnesses, Victims and Interviews

Students study witnesses, victims and interviews as part of this foundation course. This module develops understanding through explanation, examples, Treaty connections and practical learning.

Module 5 — Evidence Assessment and Analysis

Students study evidence assessment and analysis as part of this foundation course. This module develops understanding through explanation, examples, Treaty connections and practical learning.

Module 6 — Preparing Investigation Reports

Students study preparing investigation reports as part of this foundation course. This module develops understanding through explanation, examples, Treaty connections and practical learning.

Knowledge Test

1. What is chain of custody?

2. Is an allegation automatically evidence proving a fact?

3. Why is confirmation bias dangerous?

4. What should an investigator do when evidence is uncertain?

5. What is corroboration?