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Drug and Alcohol Testing Training Course

New Unit of Competency HLTPAT010 Now Available

For further information call:  1300 711 116

HLTPAT010 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing

NEW UNIT OF COMPETENCY – HLTPAT010

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HLTPAT005 has been superseded by HLTPAT010 – Collect Specimens for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing, the current nationally recognised unit of competency for organisations implementing workplace testing and compliance programs.

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If your organisation conducts workplace drug and alcohol screening, transitioning to HLTPAT010 supports alignment with current industry standards and helps maintain the integrity of your testing procedures.

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This unit outlines the skills and knowledge required to:

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  • Confirm workplace testing requirements

  • Prepare participants and equipment for screening activities

  • Collect and manage samples in accordance with established procedures and compliance standards

 

This unit is designed for individuals working in:

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  • Workplace testing programs

  • Collection centres

  • Healthcare and occupational environments

  • Safety and compliance roles across industry sectors

 

Progressive Diagnostics is a nationally registered Registered Training Organisation (RTO 41103) delivering accredited workplace training programs.

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Certification

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Upon successful completion, participants will be issued a nationally recognised:

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Statement of Attainment – HLTPAT010
Collect Specimens for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing

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Upcoming Training Courses

​​​​​​​​​​​​​If these dates are not suitable please call us to discuss training on an alternative date.​​

​​June​​
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  • Joondalup, WA - Friday 19

  • Henderson, WA - Monday 29

 

 

July​​
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  • ​Joondalup, WA - Thursday 2

  • Henderson, WA - Tuesday 7

  • Joondalup, WA - Thursday 9

  • Henderson, WA - Tuesday 14

  • Joondalup, WA - Thursday 16

  • Henderson, WA - Tuesday 21

  • Joondalup, WA - Thursday 23

  • Bentley, WA - Wednesday 29

Onsite training also available  (Conditions Apply).​​

Blended online training also available.​​

Why Choose Us?

 

  • Workplace drug and alcohol testing is our sole business.

 

  • We are a nationally registered training organisation.
     

  • We are highly experienced and experts at what we do.
     

  • We can be contacted 7 days a week.
     

  • We can provide training at locations Australia-wide.
     

  • Blended / Online training also available.

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ACCREDITED, NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING

HLTPAT010  Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing

FREE course competency Wallet Card included.

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The Wallet Card is a convenient way of having a record of your certification with you at all times.  

 

It also lists your Statement of Attainment number which certain organisations require when completing the Chain of Custody form.  Your Statement of Attainment remains your official record.

Progressive Diagnostics Training Competency Wallet Card

Become a Certified Workplace Drugs of Abuse Collector

HLTPAT010 – Collect Specimens for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing is the current nationally recognised unit of competency supporting workplace screening and compliance programs.

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This unit forms part of best-practice processes for organisations conducting workplace drug and alcohol screening in accordance with Australian Standards.

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It supports organisations seeking to align with:

  • AS/NZS 4308:2008 / 2023 (urine specimen collection and procedures)

  • AS 4760:2019 (oral fluid screening procedures)

 

Industry-Based Training

 

Progressive Diagnostics specialises in delivering accredited workplace training programs covering:

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  • Urine specimen collection procedures

  • Oral fluid (saliva) specimen collection procedures

  • Breath alcohol screening and breathalyser operation

 

All training is focused on compliance, documentation, and correct workplace procedures.

 

Unit of Competency

 

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a nationally recognised:

Statement of Attainment – HLTPAT010
Collect Specimens for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing

 

 

Course Overview

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This nationally accredited course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to perform workplace screening activities in line with established procedures.

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Participants will learn:

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  • Best-practice specimen collection procedures

  • Workplace documentation and record-keeping requirements

  • Chain of custody processes

  • Compliance with relevant standards and organisational policies

 

Key Practical Components

 

  • Urine specimen collection procedures

  • Oral fluid (saliva) specimen collection procedures

  • Breath alcohol testing (breathalyser operation)

 
​Pricing

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The face-to-face training course is currently on promotion at $550.00 per person  (normally $650.00). 

 

  • Accredited training is GST exempt.
     

  • Lunch and refreshments are included.

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Who this course is suitable for:

 

This training is suitable for individuals seeking to perform workplace drug and alcohol screening as part of safety and compliance programs.

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Relevant industries include:

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  • Mining and resources

  • Transport and logistics

  • Industrial and construction environments

  • Healthcare and occupational services

  • Workplace safety and compliance roles

 

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Training Delivery - Face-to-Face

 

Training is delivered in a structured, practical format including:

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  • Hands-on practical activities

  • Classroom learning and group discussion

  • Realistic workplace scenarios and simulations

 

Courses can be delivered:

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  • At your workplace (onsite group training)

  • At designated training venues in Western Australia

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Duration

 

1 Day Training Course (Approximately 9 Hours). 

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Location

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  • Technology Park, 2 Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley, Western Australia 

 

or

 

  • ECU Business and Innovation Centre, 15 Barron Parade, Joondalup, Western Australia

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or
 

  • AMC Jakovich Function Centre, 4 McGrath Road, Henderson, Western Australia
     

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Onsite Training

 

Onsite training at your worksite may also available for group bookings. 

Please contact us to discuss this option further.​

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Course Prerequisites

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  • Minimum age: 18 years

 

From 1 July 2025, all Registered Training Organisations are required to assess each students Language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills prior to enrolment.

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Participants must be able to:

  • Read and apply course materials

  • Complete documentation accurately

  • Communicate effectively in English

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Participants should also be capable of:

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  • Working independently within a defined role

  • Applying procedures in workplace environments

  • Responding to routine and unexpected situations

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​​​Training Delivery - Online

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For those not in the Perth metro area, we also offer a blended online course delivery and includes:

  • Online theory modules

  • Practical assessment via:

    • face-to-face session, or

    • one-on-one webinar with a qualified trainer


Click here for further information.

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​​Refresher Training 

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Refresher training is also available (online theory or face-to-face or webinar practical). 
 

Refresher training options are available for participants who have already completed accredited workplace testing training.

These programs support ongoing workplace competency requirements and organisational compliance needs.



Click here for further information.

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