HLTPAT010

Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing

Become a competent alcohol & drug testing officer in Australia.

Acquire the essential skills and knowledge to become a certified Alcohol & Drug Testing Officer in Australia. Get accredited for HLTPAT010 - Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing to deliver alcohol and drug screening programs at workplaces effectively.

Andatech is an authorised third-party provider delivering specified services on behalf of METEX Solutions Pty Ltd, RTO 46448.

HTLPAT010 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm collection requirements, prepare client and equipment and collect specimens via urine and/or oral and breath testing following the special procedures that apply for drugs of abuse testing.

This unit applies to individuals working in collection centres, in hospitals, in other health care environments and workplaces where drugs of abuse testing takes place.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

Developed to meet legislative requirements for drug testing in accordance with Australian Standards: AS/NZS 4308 Procedures for specimen collection and the detection and quantitation of drugs of abuse in urine & AS 4760 Procedures for specimen collection and the detection and quantitation of drugs in oral fluid.

The course covers the following units of competency:

HLTPAT010 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse

Learners who successfully complete all training and assessment requirements and are assessed as competent will receive a Statement of Attainment issued by METEX Solutions Pty Ltd, RTO 46448, for HLTPAT010 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing.

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HLTPAT010 with Andatech

Enrolment Requirements

Enrolment into the course requires a learner to:

Be 18 years of age (Proof of Age or Drivers Licence Required)
Basic language, literacy and numeracy skills to read and interpret workplace procedures, safety data sheets communicate with other workers and complete workplace and chain of custody forms.

Resources Provided by Andatech

Andatech will provide the following resources:

Learning & Assessment Resources
Any ongoing support a learner may require to complete the course

Resources Provided by the Site

If Andatech is required to deliver on your site, organisation will need to provide the following resources:

Access to site procedures to ensure training aligns with site rules
Suitable training room and area for practical training and assessment

Course Duration

The course is structured to be delivered in the following way:

1 Day Face-to-Face Workshop

Approved Delivery Locations

Andatech can provide accredited training in the following locations:

Across Australia

Course Assessment Tasks

The following assessment activities are required to be completed:

Theory and scenario based practical assessments

Course Dates

Call us to arrange an on-site course

Course Cost

Call the Team to receive a tailored quote and we will come to your site or other suitable training venue and facilitate this course.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you able to help?

Yes, depending on your needs we are able to assist you directly & indirectly, as our team have extensive experience & skills in certain fields & if there’s a specific area that’s out of our reach, we have industry connections we may connect you too. Let’s chat some more about your needs & find solutions.

How quickly can this be done, or how long will it take?

We’re flexible as we understand our relationship with you is to serve your needs, making it seamless, so that you may get on with other tasks in your role.
Training takes a day, however, this may be shortened if the learner completes some pre-reading & attempts the knowledge assessment once. This allows the facilitator to tailor the learner to your deficits & company needs while still adhering to ASQA the governing body that sets the learning & assessment outcomes of the nationally accredited unit of competency.

Do I have to do this, as I've heard I can test without the training?

Yes, there’s nothing stopping you from doing testing without the qualification, however it is strongly recommended, as in our experience we’ve been asked to train many people urgently due to litigation, post incident, insurance or employee concerns. All of which increases (known & intangible) costs over many fronts that could have been reduced if training was completed.

I didn't know this was an option, what else can you do or help me with?

We live by “You can teach processes/skills, but the key is to teach to think as well”. It’s never just about how you perform the test or the paperwork, you're dealing with employees & the complex dynamics between them, the business, industry & the interactions within. Going beyond the test, supporting before & after, is what builds a stronger workforce making everyone stronger & resilient. It means assisting with your AOD policy & procedures, guiding you on how to implement AOD testing, connecting with complimentary services, post training support or re-education & updates on changes to the testing regime.

What's the best option from your perspective?

We don't pretend to know everything. We don’t know your business or industry as well as you, so we work together to find solutions. Let’s talk & see it lands.