Drugs of Abuse Testing Officer (Face-to-face)
Nationally recognised face-to-face training to perform workplace urine drug testing, oral-fluid drug testing and breath alcohol testing.
What you’ll be qualified to do
Unit of competency
Delivers HLTPAT010 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing (supersedes HLTPAT005).
HLTPAT005 has been superseded by HLTPAT010 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing. If your organisation conducts drug and alcohol testing, transitioning to HLTPAT010 maintains compliance and the legal integrity of your testing program.
Built for workplaces that need certified testers
Individuals seeking certification and organisations needing collectors for workplace drug and alcohol testing programs.
Prerequisites
Participants must be at least 18 years of age. From 1 July 2025, RTOs assess Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills before enrolment into accredited training. Participants must complete the course in English (spoken and written), work autonomously, and make judgements within their job role in collection centres and workplaces where drugs of abuse testing takes place.
Handbook and policies
For full details on our refund and cancellation policies, terms, conditions, support around Language, Literacy and Numeracy as well as our complaints and appeals processes, please download our Participant Handbook, as this is a requirement of our regulatory body.
Before you register
What unit of competency do I receive?
On successful completion you receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for HLTPAT010 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing. A competency wallet card is included; your Statement of Attainment remains the official record.
Where is face-to-face training held?
Public Perth venues include Technology Park Function Centre (Bentley), AMC Jakovich Function Centre (Henderson), and ECU Business and Innovation Centre (Joondalup). Onsite workplace delivery is available for group bookings.
Is there an online alternative?
Yes. Online / blended delivery (online theory plus webinar practical) is available if you cannot attend face-to-face. See the Online / Blended course page.