This unit describes the skills required to lead and manage major investigations. It includes planning for, leading and concluding an investigation. It also includes guiding the work of investigation team members.This unit applies to those working as police staff in a designated investigation role.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to security arrangements, investigative procedures, work health and safety (WHS), privacy and confidentiality, risk management, resource management, information management and community engagement.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously in the management of complex investigations, while collaborating with others in an investigation team. They would be required to possess strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, leadership abilities and robust communicative competence. They would perform sophisticated tasks in a wide range of policing contexts in both familiar and unfamiliar circumstances.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.