Why Choose Our Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Course?
Substance use in the workplace poses significant risks, from accidents and injuries to decreased productivity and reputational damage. Employers across industries, including mining, transport, logistics, and construction, have a legal duty of care to minimise these risks.
Our workplace drug and alcohol testing course helps businesses meet these obligations while empowering individuals with the skills and confidence to:
- Conduct compliant drug and alcohol screening
- Understand chain-of-custody processes
- Correctly interpret testing results
- Communicate effectively with employees about testing procedures
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting
Backed by our in-house NATA-accredited laboratory and decades of workplace safety expertise, Safework Health offers more than just training. We provide a trusted pathway to safer, more compliant workplaces.
Course Content and Coverage
Our comprehensive drug and alcohol testing course ensures participants gain both the technical knowledge and practical confidence to manage drug and alcohol testing in the workplace.
Key areas of coverage include:
- Organisational guidelines and duty of care under WHS legislation
- Planning and implementing a workplace testing program
- Reasons for testing (random, blanket, pre-employment, post-incident, and reasonable cause)
- Conducting urine, oral fluid, and breath alcohol testing in compliance with standards
- Understanding the process of a urine drug screen in Australia
- Chain-of-custody requirements to ensure legal defensibility
- Record keeping, documentation, and reporting protocols
- Assessment processes, including the correct use of approved devices
Practical components include supervised specimen collection and the use of verified drug and alcohol screening devices, ensuring participants can confidently apply their learning in real-world situations.
Who Should Attend?
The workplace drug and alcohol testing course is designed for:
- Individuals seeking a career change into occupational health, safety, or HR roles
- Employees required to become qualified collectors within their organisation
- Safety officers, managers, or supervisors responsible for drug and alcohol programs
- Professionals refreshing their qualifications to maintain compliance with current standards
- Organisations looking for a flexible online drug and alcohol testing course to upskill staff across multiple locations
By offering both in-person and online delivery, Safework Health ensures your team can access training in the format that best suits operational needs.
Beyond Testing: Building Safer Workplaces
At Safework Health, training is part of a larger commitment to workplace health and safety. In addition to our nationally accredited drug and alcohol testing courses, we also provide:
Our holistic approach ensures your business not only complies with regulations but also fosters a culture of accountability and safety.
Why Employers Value Our Training
Employers consistently choose Safework Health because our training is fully compliant with AS/NZS and WHS requirements and practical in its focus, delivering hands-on experience with independently verified devices and realistic workplace scenarios. Our programs are flexible, available face-to-face or as a fully interactive drug and alcohol testing course online, and they’re delivered by qualified trainers with direct industry experience. Organisations also value the reliability and legal defensibility our training provides, supported by the resources of our NATA-accredited laboratories for confirmatory testing.
By enrolling your staff in our alcohol and drug testing course, you invest not only in compliance but also in reducing workplace risks, improving productivity, and protecting employee wellbeing.
Course Details
- Duration: 5 hours (flexible start times, with evening options available)
- Format: Face-to-face or online via live delivery
- Eligibility: Participants must be 18 years or older
- Cost: From $650 + GST per person
- Certification: Statement of Attainment on successful completion
Enrolment includes access to learner guides, reference material, and ongoing support from our expert training team.
Enrol in a Drug and Alcohol Testing Course Today
Take the next step in safeguarding your workplace with Safework Health’s accredited training. Whether you’re looking for a drug and alcohol testing course online or prefer in-person delivery, we provide flexible, compliant, and practical education trusted nationwide.
Start building safer, more compliant workplaces today. Enrol in our Drug and Alcohol Testing Course now.
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