Drug and Alcohol Testing

HLTPAT010
Collect Specimens For Drugs of Abuse Testing

Specimen-collection training for workplace and clinical drug and alcohol testing processes.

HLTPAT010 Collect Specimens For Drugs of Abuse Testing practical training
Course codeHLTPAT010
Face-to-face1 day
Online learning½ day

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Practical training for real workplace outcomes.

Specimen-collection training for workplace and clinical drug and alcohol testing processes.

The course focuses on donor identification, consent, privacy, collection procedures, chain of custody, quality controls and documentation. Training and assessment combine the knowledge and practical capability required to demonstrate competency in relevant workplace scenarios.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Core learning outcomes

  • Prepare donors and collection equipment
  • Collect and handle specimens
  • Maintain chain-of-custody documentation
  • Apply relevant workplace, safety and reporting procedures
  • Demonstrate skills through practical and knowledge assessment

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

Audience and pathways

  • People entering or progressing in drug and alcohol testing.
  • Workers completing role-specific, licensing or workplace training requirements.
  • Organisations seeking practical, nationally recognised training for their teams.

ASSESSMENT

How competency is demonstrated

Assessment may include written or online knowledge questions, observation of practical tasks, workplace-style scenarios, verbal questioning and supporting documentation. Exact assessment activities depend on the nationally recognised unit or qualification.

BEFORE YOU ENROL

Entry and participation requirements

  • Photo identification may be required.
  • Participants must complete all required theory and practical assessment activities.
  • Any industry, workplace or licensing prerequisites will be confirmed before enrolment.
Course availability, delivery duration and licensing requirements can change. NSTA Tasmania will confirm the current training plan, prerequisites and applicable regulatory requirements before enrolment.