Training to become an expert in workplace drug and alcohol testing.
HLTPAT005 – Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
Identify and manage people under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
People presenting to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol present a real risk to workplaces. When fitness for work is affected there is an increased risk of workplace accidents and incidents and often there is an association with reduced workplace morale and culture. Compliance with workplace safety laws can be jeopardised and important workplace contracts can be put at risk through people presenting unfit for work.
Testing can be important part of maintaining a safe workplace.
Know how to test in the workplace, and a lot more.
- Know how to complete urine, oral and alcohol breath testing including confirmation testing requirements and Chain of Custody procedures.
- Understand workplace drug and alcohol testing from policy and procedure, understanding legislation and choosing and using the right equipment for your program.
- Understand how to implement a program and maintain testing processes of the highest standard.
- Understand how to educate your workforce on their responsibilities.
Flexible delivery options to ensure we meet your needs
UPDATE: You can now submit your workplace practical assessments via video.
- Face to face – On-site – Blended
- Blended
- Minimise time away from work
- Start immediately
- Face to face webinar introductory practicals
- Submit your evidence of practical sessions via video
- Start immediately
- Australia wide delivery – in class and on site
- NEW – includes the issuing of your personal Drug and Alcohol Tester ID card
- Qualification – HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
- Testing equipment specials – do your training with us and you’re entitled to great pricing on quality drug and alcohol testing equipment.
- Get a commitment to your knowledge with our KINNECT Training Guarantee.
How to get started
Follow the links below to find a course that suits you or read on for more details about the course and the options for delivery – face to face, blended and in-house.
Not ready to confirm just yet but want to stay in the loop? Complete the enquiry form below and we will keep you updated on the course details or send us a message if you have a question.
The KINNECT Training Guarantee
KINNECT Training wants you to be confident and capable in your role in workplace drug and alcohol testing. Within 12 months of completing your workplace drug testing course you can confirm your knowledge and skills with KINNECT Training. You are welcome to come to attend any scheduled public face to face course for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing – it’s on us!
Need Drug and Alcohol Testing Equipment or help with testing processes?
KINNECT Training is pleased to announce that we can assist with the purchase of high quality and reliable drug and alcohol testing equipment and have this available in the training program.
If you and your organisation are new to workplace drug and alcohol testing KINNECT Training can assist with policy, processes paperwork and equipment. Will can assist with all that is needed to get started and will provide ongoing support to help maintain high standards in your testing processes. Call 1300 591 548 for more information.
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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
“I love being able to access the majority of learning online” 10/10 – Mark H. Brisbane, November 2019.
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 (allow 4 hours online, access anytime and complete when it’s convenient to you),
- Book your practical face to face component at our offices (allow 1.5 hours)
Option 2 – Online with workplace practical or video submission
- Complete the online theory content and assessment (allow 4 hours online, access anytime and complete when it’s convenient to you).
- Book a 1 hour webinar / Skype introductory session with our trainers and complete you practical activities in your workplace with you Supervisor or submit your assessments via video to our Assessor.
*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 Training delivers and assesses this program on behalf of Trainwest (RTO#51807) and the Statement of Attainment will be issued by Trainwest.
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 (including breath urine and oral testing) 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 collect specimens via Urine
- 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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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. This applies to individuals working in includes all industries such as health care environments, transport, manufacturing, mining, construction and service industry.
Managers, Supervisors and Health and Safety Professionals
This course will help improve your understanding of the drug and alcohol screening process and special procedures that apply, 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 Book 8:00am Wed 10/02/2021 4:00pm Wed 10/02/2021 BRISBANE (Woolloongabba) Book Now 9:00am Thu 11/02/2021 5:00pm Thu 11/02/2021 CAIRNS Book Now 9:00am Tue 16/02/2021 5:00pm Tue 16/02/2021 SYDNEY (Parramatta) Book Now 9:00am Wed 17/02/2021 5:00pm Wed 17/02/2021 NEWCASTLE Book Now 9:00am Tue 23/02/2021 5:00pm Tue 23/02/2021 MELBOURNE (South Melbourne) Book Now 8:00am Wed 10/03/2021 4:00pm Wed 10/03/2021 BRISBANE (Woolloongabba) Book Now 8:00am Tue 16/03/2021 4:00pm Tue 16/03/2021 ROCKHAMPTON Book Now 9:00am Fri 19/03/2021 5:00pm Fri 19/03/2021 MELBOURNE (South Melbourne) Book Now 9:00am Wed 24/03/2021 5:00pm Wed 24/03/2021 SYDNEY (Mascot) Book Now 8:00am Tue 13/04/2021 4:00pm Tue 13/04/2021 BRISBANE (Woolloongabba) Book Now 9:00am Thu 15/04/2021 5:00pm Thu 15/04/2021 MACKAY Book Now 9:00am Wed 21/04/2021 5:00pm Wed 21/04/2021 SYDNEY (Parramatta) Book Now 9:00am Thu 22/04/2021 5:00pm Thu 22/04/2021 NEWCASTLE Book Now 9:00am Tue 27/04/2021 5:00pm Tue 27/04/2021 MELBOURNE (South Melbourne) Book Now 8:00am Wed 12/05/2021 4:00pm Wed 12/05/2021 BRISBANE (Woolloongabba) Book Now 9:00am Tue 18/05/2021 5:00pm Tue 18/05/2021 TOWNSVILLE Book Now 9:00am Thu 20/05/2021 5:00pm Thu 20/05/2021 SYDNEY (Mascot) Book Now 9:00am Tue 25/05/2021 5:00pm Tue 25/05/2021 MELBOURNE (South Melbourne) Book Now 8:00am Fri 11/06/2021 4:00pm Fri 11/06/2021 BRISBANE (Woolloongabba) Book Now 9:00am Tue 22/06/2021 5:00pm Tue 22/06/2021 SYDNEY (Parramatta) Book Now 9:00am Wed 23/06/2021 5:00pm Wed 23/06/2021 NEWCASTLE Book Now 9:00am Fri 25/06/2021 5:00pm Fri 25/06/2021 MELBOURNE (South Melbourne) Book Now 9:00am Tue 29/06/2021 5:00pm Tue 29/06/2021 PERTH Book Now 8:00am Tue 13/07/2021 4:00pm Tue 13/07/2021 BRISBANE (Woolloongabba) Book Now 9:00am Wed 14/07/2021 5:00pm Wed 14/07/2021 CAIRNS Book Now 8:00am Thu 12/08/2021 4:00pm Thu 12/08/2021 ROCKHAMPTON Book Now 9:00am Thu 14/10/2021 5:00pm Thu 14/10/2021 MACKAY Book Now 9:00am Tue 16/11/2021 5:00pm Tue 16/11/2021 TOWNSVILLE Book Now 8:00am Thu 25/11/2021 4:00pm Thu 25/11/2021 ROCKHAMPTON Book Now -
Pricing
Face to FacePublic Course$650 ppSingle Person BookingFace-to-face theory with comprehensive hands-on practical
1 day course
Lunch includedFace to FacePublic Course$595 pp2+ Person BookingFace-to-face theory with comprehensive hands-on practical
1 day course
Lunch includedBlendedBlended Program$595 ppSingle Person BookingOnline theory - Start now!
Face to face practical by arrangement
BlendedBlended Program$545 pp2+ Person BookingOnline theory - Start now!
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FAQ
Is this Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Course recognised in different industries?
Successful completion of this program results in the Nationally Recognised Unit of Competency HLTPAT005 Collect Specimens for drugs of abuse testing. It is resognised across all industries and includes people working in collection centres.
Can I do workplace drug testing throughout Australia after I finish this course?
Yes. It is recognised in all states.
How long does it take to get my certificate for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing?
KINNECT Training works in conjunction with Trainwest (RTO 51807) and we aim to have Statements of Attainment issued within 48 hours. If you have an urgent need for the certificate to be issued please let us know in advance and we will do our best to assist.
Do you sell drug and alcohol testing equipment?
KINNECT Training can assist with the purchase of drug and alcohol testing equipment. This includes urine test cups, saliva test swabs and breathalysers. KINNECT Training partners with Drug Test Equipment for the sale of all equipment needed for workplace testing programs. We can even make sure the equipment that you need for your testing program is available in the training program so you are confident with all equipment when doing your testing. Go to www.drugtestequipment.com for more information.
Does this course have an expiry date?
No, there is no expiry date set on this qualification but it is expected that all people maintain currency in performing this work to be deemed a competent workplace drug and alcohol tester.
Do I need to do a refresher course?
This depends on the work that you are doing and the professional development you are getting. We recommend a refresher program be completed every 2 years if your exposure to workplace drug and alcohol testing is limited.
What types of drug and alcohol testing is included in this program?
You will be trained in performing breath alcohol, oral fluid drug tests and urine fluid drug tests.
What is the blended delivery program?
This type of program delivery allows you to complete the theoretical component online and undertake the practical component at a time and place that is suitable for you. This includes our network of clinics around Australia . including Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney (Mascot and Macquarie Park), Melbourne and Perth.
Webinars can also be completed with a KINNECT Training Assessor to complete the practical and introduce you to the processes of testing. A competent workplace Supervisor may also be able to witness your practical component.
Where and when can I complete the practical session?
You will need to contact us on 1300 591 548 to arrange a suitable time for yourself and the Assessor. Our large network of qualified Assessors means that we can offer a variety of options to complete this component. We have clinics in Brisbane, Sydney (Mascot and Macquarie Park), Melbourne, Perth, Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast.
What platform is used for the webinars?
KINNECT Training uses the webinar platform Zoom . If your organisation has another platform that is needed to be used due to IT security please contact us to discuss.
Is there support available when completing the online component of this course?
Absolutely. You can access a trainer at any stage via the message feature in the learning management system, by direct email or phone support is available.
What is expected of a workplace drug and alcohol tester?
As a workplace drug and alcohol tester the following would be expected of you in the workplace.
- Collect specimens via urine, oral fluid and breath,
- Perform your duties in a health care environment and workplaces requiring onsite testing to manage fitness for work,
- Be required to confirm collection requirements, prepare client and equipment and explain procedures and results to individuals and management,
- Have the skills and knowledge required to use drug and alcohol testing equipment and collect specimens,
- Individuals working in collection roles are expected to have the knowledge required to confirm collection requirements, prepare client,
- Undertake testing following the special circumstances seen in a workplace such as an accident,
- Provide advice on services available and how people may apply for drugs information,
- You are expected to undertake a workplace drug tester course includes oral and breath testing to meet the standard for testing.
