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Promed International (RTO #40705) t/a Inertia Training

Drugs of Abuse

Specimen Collection

The accredited unit for workplace drug and alcohol testing collectors. Build the technical, ethical and procedural skills to collect urine, oral fluid and breath specimens to AS/NZS 4308 and AS/NZS 4760 standards.
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2 Days

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Refresh as required

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No Prerequisites

D&A Collectors

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Unit of competency

~2 Days

Face-to-face

AS/NZS

4308 & 4760 aligned

Mixed

Acc. & Non-acc.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing is the accredited unit for workplace drug and alcohol testing collectors — covering the legal, ethical and technical foundations of specimen collection that holds up under scrutiny.

The unit covers the full collection workflow under AS/NZS 4308 (urine) and AS/NZS 4760 (oral fluid): donor identification, chain-of-custody documentation, specimen collection procedures, on-site screening (where used), packaging for laboratory referral, and the post-collection responsibilities of the collector.

It is widely required for occupational testers in mining, transport, construction, and any workplace operating an alcohol and other drugs (AOD) policy. The competency is increasingly expected by court and Fair Work proceedings as evidence that a positive workplace test was collected to the standard required for legal weight.

Units of Competency

What’s Included

Your Statement of Attainment will cover the following nationally recognised unit:

HLTPAT005
Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing

What You Will Learn

Course Content

This course covers the following knowledge and practical skills:
  • The legal and ethical framework for workplace drug and alcohol testing
  • AS/NZS 4308 — urine specimen collection and handling
  • AS/NZS 4760 — oral fluid specimen collection and handling
  • Australian Standard breath alcohol testing principles
  • Donor identification, consent and privacy obligations
  • Setting up the collection area for integrity and dignity
  • Conducting the collection — observation, temperature, volume, integrity checks
  • On-site screening devices — operation, interpretation, limitations
  • Chain-of-custody documentation — every link, every signature
  • Splitting and sealing specimens for laboratory referral
  • Managing refusals, dilutions, and integrity failures
  • Communicating screening results to the donor and to the workplace
  • Confidentiality, record-keeping and data protection
  • Recognising signs of impairment and your scope of practice

Assessment

How You’ll Be Assessed

Assessment combines written knowledge questions with supervised practical performance tasks completed during the course.

Practical Performance Tasks

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Set up a compliant collection area for urine and oral fluid testing
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Conduct a donor identification and informed consent procedure
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Collect a urine specimen following AS/NZS 4308 including all integrity checks
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Collect an oral fluid specimen following AS/NZS 4760
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Operate an on-site screening device, interpret the result and document the outcome
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Complete a full chain-of-custody form for a referred specimen
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Manage a simulated refusal or integrity failure scenario professionally and procedurally

Written Assessment

Written knowledge assessment covering AS/NZS 4308 and 4760, breath alcohol testing principles, chain-of-custody requirements, donor rights, and the collector’s scope of practice.

Who Should Attend

Is This Course Right for You?

  • Workplace drug and alcohol testing collectors
  • Occupational health nurses and paramedics adding D&A testing to their role
  • HSE coordinators establishing in-house testing programs
  • Site medics on remote, mining, civil and resources operations
  • Independent contractors providing D&A testing services
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Course Details

Course Code
HLTPAT005
Training Package
Promed International (RTO #40705) t/a Inertia Training
Duration
Approx. 2 days (12–16 hours)
Delivery
Face-to-face / Blended
Location
Your workplace or our venue
Certification
Statement of Attainment
Valid for
No formal expiry — refresh as required
Prerequisite
N/A
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Entry Requirements

  • No formal prerequisites — open to all
  • Reasonable English language, literacy and numeracy
  • Comfortable in a clinical specimen-handling environment
  • Physical capacity to maintain observation throughout a collection
  • Valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) required for certification
  • Photo ID for assessment
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USI Required

A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required to receive your Statement of Attainment. If you don’t already have a USI visit www.usi.gov.au to create yours.

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How We Deliver

Flexible Training Options

We come to you, or you come to us.

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Face-to-Face

Full day — minimum contact time as per unit

All theory, practical training and assessment completed in a single session with your trainer.

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Blended Learning

Reduced face-to-face — theory completed online

Complete theory at your own pace online, then attend a practical skills and assessment session.

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Workplace / Onsite

We come to you – any format

We deliver at your workplace. Ideal for groups – custom scheduling including outside business hours.