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NEW Unit of Competency HLTPAT010 Now Available
HLTPAT010 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing
NEW UNIT OF COMPETENCY – HLTPAT010
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HLTPAT005 has officially been superseded by HLTPAT010 – Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing, the updated nationally recognised unit of competency for workplace drug and alcohol testing.
If your organisation conducts drug and alcohol testing, transitioning to HLTPAT010 is essential to maintain compliance and protect the legal integrity of your testing program.
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Why Enrol in Our HLTPAT010 Training?
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Our HLTPAT010 training course has been purpose-built to support organisations operating in regulated testing environments.
Designed around best practice and compliance, the course equips participants with the skills and confidence required to perform drug and alcohol testing professionally and defensibly.
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Participants benefit from:
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Legally sound, defensible specimen collection and testing procedures
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Training aligned with current VET and regulatory requirements
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Practical, real-world learning relevant to industry settings
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Increased confidence for collection staff when operating under regulatory and legislative frameworks
Our training course helps to ensure your testing practices align with the latest Australian and New Zealand Standards and recognised industry best practice.
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Flexible Training Options to Suit Your Organisation
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Public Face-to-Face Courses
Face-to face public training available in Perth, Western Australia.
Onsite Workplace Training
Face-to-face delivery at your workplace across Australia. Quoted based on participant numbers and location.
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Online Self-Paced Learning
Ideal for regional, remote, or time-constrained participants. Study at your own pace.​​
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Customised Training Solutions
We also offer tailored programs designed to meet the specific operational and compliance needs of your organisation.
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.
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Progressive Diagnostics is a nationally Registered Training Organisation (RTO Number 41103).
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.
Nationally Recognised Training
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​​You will learn the theory and practical elements of carrying out a range of workplace drug and alcohol testing and the related administrative requirements of performing these duties:
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Urine Drug Testing
(AS/NZS 4308:2008 / AS/NZS 4308:2023);
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Oral-Fluid (Saliva) Drug Testing
(AS/NZS 4760:2019);
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Breath Alcohol Testing / Breathalyser Operation
(AS 3547:2019)
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HLTPAT010 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing is the minimum requirement for workplace drug and alcohol testing compliance.
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Why Choose Us?
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We are a nationally registered training organisation.
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Training related to workplace drug and alcohol testing is our sole business.
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We are experienced and experts at what we do.
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We can provide solutions to all aspects of drug and alcohol testing.
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We can be contacted 7 days a week.
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We can provide training at locations Australia-wide.
FREE course competency Wallet Card included.
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.
ACCREDITED, NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING
HLTPAT010 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing
Get In Touch
Upcoming Training Dates:
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​Please see the dates below for our upcoming face-to-face training dates.
We can also arrange training onsite at your workplace. Online training also available.
Joondalup, WA
Thursday, 29/01/2026
Drug and Alcohol Testing Officer
Nationally Accredited Training - Workplace drug and alcohol testing, including: Urine Drug Testing, Oral-Fluid Drug Testing and Breath Alcohol testing.
Henderson, WA
Tuesday, 03/02/2026
Drug and Alcohol Testing Officer
Nationally Accredited Training - Workplace drug and alcohol testing, including: Urine Drug Testing, Oral-Fluid Drug Testing and Breath Alcohol testing.
Joondalup, WA
Thursday, 05/02/2026
Drug and Alcohol Testing Officer
Nationally Accredited Training - Workplace drug and alcohol testing, including: Urine Drug Testing, Oral-Fluid Drug Testing and Breath Alcohol testing.
Course Details
We specialise in delivering a nationally accredited drug and alcohol testing training course.
You will learn the theory and practical elements of carrying out a range of workplace drug and alcohol testing
and also the related record-keeping requirements of performing these duties:
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Urine Sample Collection and Testing
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Oral Fluid (Saliva) Sample Collection and Testing
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Breath Alcohol Testing / Breathalyser Operation
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment:
HLTPAT010 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing.
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Free course competency Wallet Card included.
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.
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