Drug and Alcohol Testing Course

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.

Duration: 2 days + on job assessment.
Cost (pp): $600 (GST Free)
Location: Contact TAA directly for details on training location
Delivery Method: Classroom based learning (face to face)
Assessment Type: Knowledge assessment, practical observation assessment and in field logbook with workplace observation(s).
Outcome:

Statement of Attainment

  • HLTPAT005 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing (R2)
TAA Admission Requirements:

Provide valid ID (e.g. Driver’s Licence, passport) to the trainer on the morning of training.

When does the course expire: This course does not expire.
What to bring and wear:

Please attend in smart casual clothing.

Please ensure you were enclosed shoes.




Additional Information

Pre-Requisites

No pre-requisites as per unit of competency.

Course Entry Requirements

No entry requirements as per unit of competency.

ID To Bring

You are required to bring photo ID, ideally the following two types

  • Australian Drivers Licence
  • Passport
Nationally Accredited Training

Yes, it is delivered by Aakira Pty Ltd trading as Training Ahead Australia
(RTO Code: 45462).

No Guarantee

Training Ahead does not provide any guarantee that:

  • A student will successfully complete a training product on its scope of registration; or
  • A student will obtain a particular employment outcome where this is outside the control of the RTO.
Work Placement

Students will be required to complete an infield logbook undertaking the role under guided supervision of a competent and qualified mentor as per the logbook requirements.

Training Ahead Australia is not responsible for facilitating work placements.

Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number

Unique Student Identifier From 1 January 2015, all students who undertake Nationally Recognised Training must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Your USI means all your training records and results will be in one place. See more at: http://usi.gov.au. To get a USI, go to: http://www.usi.gov.au/create-your-USI/Pages/default.aspx

Students will not be issued a Qualification Testamur or Statement of Attainment without a valid USI.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy
  • Students are required to have the ability to read and write English
  • The ASQF level of this training program has been assessed to be level 2.
  • Students are required to have at least Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills. Please advise if you have any language, literacy, or numeracy needs; or difficulties reading, writing, or speaking English.

All individuals entering into this training course are subject to an LLN assessment prior to enrolment. If the LLN assessment does not adequately assess the candidates LLN level or there is any ambiguity, the assessor will conduct a secondary interview to determine the candidates LLN level and take appropriate action, in accordance with TAA’s LLN procedures.

Where a candidate is determined to not meet the required LLN skills required they will not be enrolled in the training program.

Government Funded Training

This course is not eligible for Government Subsidies through Training Ahead Australia.

Employment Pathways

This course provides a pathway to work in the following rail industry job roles:

  • Drug and alcohol tester
  • Onsite drug and alcohol tester
  • Pre-employment drug and alcohol tester

Upcoming courses

Drug and Alcohol Testing Course
Interested in this course? Submit an enquiry or call us for more information on upcoming sessions.