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HLTPAT010 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing course

HLTPAT010 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing course

Complete the HLTPAT010 - Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing course with flexible distance learning. Study online from anywhere in Australia or New Zealand with practical assessment support.

Enrol Now to Become a Certified Drug Test Collector in your Workplace. 

This is a Nationally Accredited course and you will be issued with a Statement of Attainment upon successful completion.

Enrolment form must be completed and sent to Onsite Diagnostics to facilitate enrolment in the course.

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What happens once you pay for the course online:

1) Upon payment you will be able to download an electronic version of your Student Handbook. This enables you to get started straight away.

2) Complete the Enrolment Form and email it to us for processing.

3) Once your Enrolment Form is received and processed by our staff you will receive an email link to all online materials and be sent a study pack (the study pack includes drug testing equipment for your practical assessments, your Assessment Booklet and a printed copy of the Student Handbook). This will be sent via Express Post.

Enrolment Form must be sent to Onsite Diagnostics to facilitate full enrolment in the course.

The re-accreditation course is designed for individuals who already hold HLTPAT005 – Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing and need to maintain currency. Click here for further information on Re-accreditation.

This is a Nationally Accredited course and you will be issued with a new Statement of Attainment upon successful completion.

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Nationally Recognised Drug and Alcohol Testing Course – Australia-Wide Training

With HLTPAT010 – Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing, gain the skills and knowledge to collect and handle drug and alcohol test specimens correctly, with flexible online theory and practical assessment options for workplaces across Australia.

·  Study from anywhere in Australia with online learning and posted practical materials.
·  Learn from experienced workplace drug and alcohol testing professionals.
·  Flexible assessment options to suit individual students and workplaces.

Delivered by Onsite Diagnostics Pty Ltd (RTO 91700), this course equips participants with the practical skills required for urine and oral fluid specimen collection, conduct breath alcohol testing, and manage legally defensible workplace drug testing programs.

This training aligns with Australian Standards AS/NZS 4308:2023 and AS/NZS 4760:2019, ensuring specimen collection procedures meet workplace compliance and chain-of-custody requirements.

Why Complete the HLTPAT010 Drug & Alcohol Testing Course?

Workplace drug and alcohol testing plays a critical role in maintaining safe and compliant work environments.

Completing the HLTPAT010 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing course ensures personnel conducting drug and alcohol testing are properly trained in:

•   compliant specimen collection
•   workplace drug and alcohol screening procedures
•   documentation and chain of custody
•   maintaining specimen integrity

Organisations across industries such as construction, mining, transport, logistics, manufacturing, and labour hire rely on trained personnel to manage workplace testing programs.

What You Will Learn

During this course you will learn how to:

•    Collect urine specimens in accordance with AS/NZS 4308:2023
•    Collect oral fluid specimens in accordance with AS/NZS 4760:2019
•    Conduct breath alcohol testing in the workplace
•    Maintain correct chain of custody procedures
•    Collect and package specimens for laboratory confirmation
•    Conduct compliant workplace drug screening
•    Manage documentation and specimen integrity
•    Support defensible workplace drug and alcohol programs

Assessment Requirements:
Participants will be required to perform 2 drug and alcohol test practical assessments on friends/family members, complete online materials and complete a Written Assessment of short answer and multiple choice questions. There are no Zoom/video assessments required. Study in your own time out of hours and simply post your assessments to us for marking.

Course Duration: 5-6 hours

 

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Who Should Complete This Drug Testing Course?

The HLTPAT010 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing course is ideal for professionals responsible for workplace safety and compliance, including:

• HR professionals
• Safety managers
• Supervisors
• Workplace testing officers
• Labour hire providers
• Compliance managers

This course is also suitable for organisations that wish to train internal staff to conduct workplace drug and alcohol testing.

Course Details

Course: HLTPAT010 – Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing
Training Provider: Onsite Diagnostics Pty Ltd
RTO Number: 91700
Course Cost: $650 per person
Course Duration: 5-6 hours
Training Outcome: Statement of Attainment (Nationally Recognised)
Training Format: Practical assessment, online and written assessment

Upon successful completion, participants receive a Nationally Recognised 'Statement of Attainment' for HLTPAT010 – Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing.

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Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Compliance

A properly managed workplace drug and alcohol testing program helps organisations:

• Improve workplace safety
• Reduce accidents and incidents
• Meet compliance obligations
• Protect employees and the public
• Maintain legally defensible testing procedures

Training qualified collectors ensures workplace testing programs comply with Australian drug and alcohol testing standards.

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HLTPAT010 is a Nationally Recognised unit of competency that provides training in the collection of biological specimens for workplace drug and alcohol testing. The course teaches participants how to collect urine and oral fluid specimens, conduct breath alcohol testing, and maintain compliant chain-of-custody procedures.

The course teaches specimen collection in accordance with Australian Standards including:

  • AS/NZS 4308:2023 – Procedures for urine drug testing
  • AS/NZS 4760:2019 – Procedures for oral fluid drug testing

These standards are commonly required for workplace drug testing programs in Australia.

No previous drug testing experience is required. The course is suitable for beginners as well as individuals already working in workplace safety or compliance roles. You must have completed at least Year 10 in High School to undertake this course.

Yes. HLTPAT010 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing is a Nationally Recognised unit of competency delivered by a Registered Training Organisation - Onsite Diagnostics Pty Ltd (RTO: 91700).

HLTPAT010 qualifies participants to collect urine and oral fluid specimens for workplace drug testing, conduct breath alcohol testing, maintain compliant chain-of-custody documentation and send test samples to the laboratory for confirmation testing.

5-6 hours to complete all reading materials and assessments.

While not mandatory for all industries, many workplaces implement drug and alcohol testing programs as part of their workplace health and safety obligations, particularly in safety-sensitive industries such as construction, transport, and mining.

Maintaining correct chain-of-custody procedures ensures that specimens are secure, traceable, and legally defensible. Proper documentation protects both employers and employees and ensures testing results can be relied upon if challenged. Undertaking this course trains and certifies you to ensure specimen integrity and that results hold up in a Court of Law.

Yes, you must be qualified to conduct workplace drug testing and complete HLTPAT010 training to ensure specimen
collection meets Australian Standards AS/NZS4308:2023 and AS/NZS4760:2019 and legal requirements.

Yes, successful participants will have the skills required to collect specimens and conduct workplace drug and alcohol screening in accordance with Australian Standards and workplace procedures. You will be able to conduct testing in your own workplace or become a collector that specialises in drug and alcohol testing and contract yourself to companies.