What you need to Know
Become an expert in workplace drug and alcohol testing.
The risk of injury or damage to reputation through a drug and alcohol incident at work is real. Knowing how to manage the risk in the workplace and how to respond appropriately is pivotal for businesses from all industries. Getting the right training for you or your workforce that is designed to help you understand the risk and undertake testing effectively is essential.
This KINNECT Training program in workplace drug and alcohol testing guides you through the maze that is workplace drug and alcohol management from policy and procedure implementation, understanding testing processes and equipment to workforce communication. This program is more than just learning how to test for drugs and alcohol. This is the path to becoming an expert in managing drug and alcohol risk.
Book now through the links below, call 1300 591 548 or get in touch through our contact form. Class numbers are limited to ensure you get your questions answered and the learning outcome you need.
Flexible Industry Leading Training
- Face to face – On-site – Online – Webinar
- Start immediately
- Online / blended programs minimising time away from work
- Australia wide delivery – in class and on site
- Face to face (1 day) at your place or ours
- NEW – includes the issuing of your personal Drug and Alcohol Tester ID card.
- Testing equipment specials – do your training with us and you’re entitled to great pricing on quality drug and and alcohol testing equipment.
The KINNECT Training Guarantee
KINNECT Training wants you to be confident and capable in your role in workplace drug and alcohol testing. If in the following 12 months of completing your course you would like to confirm your knowledge and skills you are welcome to come to any scheduled public face to face course for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing – it’s on us!
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Course Overview
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Duration
Face to Face
1 DAY COURSE (APPROXIMATELY 8 HOURS)
- Includes hands on practical application of drug and alcohol testing
- Includes Free Lunch
- Conducted at one of KINNECT’s Training Facilities or at your Workplace
Blended Delivery Program – 2 options to complete
Study when it suits you. This course is also available in a blended format by completing online course theory through our learning management software. Once ready, either book a time for a face to face practical session or we can arrange for you to complete in your workplace with your supervisor*. This method of delivery allows you to get the valuable theoretical background and get to apply your knowledge in a practical way.
Option 1 – Online and face to face practical
- Complete the online theory content and assessment right here (approximately 4 hours online, access anytime and complete when it’s convenient to you).
- Book your practical face to face component at our offices (approximately 1.5 hours)
Option 2 – Online with workplace practical
- Complete the online theory content and assessment right here (approximately 4 hours online, access anytime and complete when it’s convenient to you).
- Book a 1 hour webinar / Skype introductory session with our trainers
- Complete you practical activities in your workplace with you Supervisor
*Supervisor requirements – the activities undertaken in the workplace need to be supervised by a person currently working in a collection role for at least 18 hours in a fortnight time period. A declaration of the activities being undertaken is required.
As part of the commitment to you the student, if at any stage you feel the online is not what you are looking for you can switch into a face-to-face session.
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Award / Qualification
HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
Successful completion of this Drug and Alcohol Screening course will result in the awarding of the nationally accredited unit of competency HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing. This unit has been designed to specifically cater for drugs of abuse testing in the workplace and other settings such as hospitals and health care centres.
KINNECT works in conjunction with Trainwest (RTO#51807) to assess this course and the Statement of Attainment will be issued by Trainwest.
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What you will Learn
Managing the safety and health of people at work can be challenging, costly and time consuming and could have direct cost impacts through reducing the chance of a workplace incident. Being able to quickly and effectively deliver or manage Drug and Alcohol Screening programs allows workplaces to significantly impact the health, safety and wellbeing of your workplace. Having the right skills and knowledge to deliver and arrange these programs is imperative.
- Understanding of relevant Australian Standards and Legislation
- How to perform a Saliva Drug Test
- How to perform a Urine Drug Test
- How to perform a Breath Alcohol Test
- Practical, hands on application of drug and alcohol testing skills
- Understanding of drug and alcohol testing related issues and how to deal with them (communication, employee reaction, considerations for policy and procedures)
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Target Audience
Become an Accredited Drug and Alcohol Tester
This course is suited to those people wanting to be able to perform drug and alcohol screening at their workplace or provide testing services to industry.
Managers, Supervisors and Health and Safety Professionals
This course will help improve your understanding of the drug and alcohol screening process, legislative requirements and process for developing / implementing a workplace drug and alcohol testing program.
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Dates & Availability
The below dates and availability only relate to Face to Face bookings
Start Date End Date Location Places Available 9:00am Tue 22/01/2019 5:00pm Tue 22/01/2019 MELBOURNE (South Yarra) 8 9:00am Thu 24/01/2019 5:00pm Thu 24/01/2019 PERTH 6 9:00am Wed 30/01/2019 5:00pm Wed 30/01/2019 SYDNEY (Mascot) 5 9:00am Thu 31/01/2019 5:00pm Thu 31/01/2019 NEWCASTLE 3 9:00am Mon 11/02/2019 5:00pm Mon 11/02/2019 ROCKHAMPTON 13 9:00am Tue 12/02/2019 5:00pm Tue 12/02/2019 MELBOURNE (South Yarra) 9 9:00am Thu 14/02/2019 5:00pm Thu 14/02/2019 BRISBANE (Woolloongabba) 6 9:00am Thu 14/02/2019 5:00pm Thu 14/02/2019 CAIRNS 10 9:00am Thu 21/02/2019 5:00pm Thu 21/02/2019 PERTH 8 9:00am Wed 27/02/2019 5:00pm Wed 27/02/2019 PARRAMATTA 11 9:00am Thu 07/03/2019 5:00pm Thu 07/03/2019 MACKAY 15 9:00am Thu 14/03/2019 5:00pm Thu 14/03/2019 BRISBANE (Woolloongabba) 15 9:00am Tue 19/03/2019 5:00pm Tue 19/03/2019 MELBOURNE (South Yarra) 15 9:00am Thu 21/03/2019 5:00pm Thu 21/03/2019 PERTH 15 9:00am Wed 27/03/2019 5:00pm Wed 27/03/2019 SYDNEY (Mascot) 14 9:00am Thu 11/04/2019 5:00pm Thu 11/04/2019 ROCKHAMPTON 15 9:00am Mon 15/04/2019 5:00pm Mon 15/04/2019 BRISBANE (Woolloongabba) 15 9:00am Tue 16/04/2019 5:00pm Tue 16/04/2019 MELBOURNE (South Yarra) 15 9:00am Wed 01/05/2019 5:00pm Wed 01/05/2019 PARRAMATTA 15 9:00am Fri 03/05/2019 5:00pm Fri 03/05/2019 NEWCASTLE 15 9:00am Tue 14/05/2019 5:00pm Tue 14/05/2019 MELBOURNE (South Yarra) 15 9:00am Thu 16/05/2019 5:00pm Thu 16/05/2019 BRISBANE (Woolloongabba) 15 9:00am Fri 17/05/2019 5:00pm Fri 17/05/2019 TOWNSVILLE 15 9:00am Wed 29/05/2019 5:00pm Wed 29/05/2019 SYDNEY (Mascot) 1 9:00am Tue 18/06/2019 5:00pm Tue 18/06/2019 MELBOURNE (South Yarra) 15 9:00am Fri 21/06/2019 5:00pm Fri 21/06/2019 GOLD COAST 15 9:00am Fri 16/08/2019 5:00pm Fri 16/08/2019 CAIRNS 15 9:00am Fri 13/09/2019 5:00pm Fri 13/09/2019 ROCKHAMPTON 15 9:00am Thu 24/10/2019 5:00pm Thu 24/10/2019 MACKAY 14 -
Pricing
Face to FaceSingle Person Booking$650 ppComprehensive interactive program delivered at our training locationsFace-to-face theory & hands on practical
1 day course
Free lunch included
Public and in-house courses
Australia wide deliveryFace to FaceMultiple Person Booking$595 ppComprehensive interactive program delivered at our training locationsFace-to-face theory & hands on practical
1 day course
Free lunch included
Public and in-house courses
Australia wide deliveryBlendedSingle Person Booking$595 ppSingle person - Blended program (online with face to face practical)Get started now and study when it suits you, online theory with face to face practical when it suits you.BlendedMultiple Booking$545 ppMultiple person booking - Blended program (online with face to face practical)Get your group started now and study when it suits, online theory with face to face practical arranged to suit.
