HLTPAT010 Replaces HLTPAT005 for Drug & Alcohol Testing Training

The formal qualification HLTPAT005 – Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing has been superseded. The new standard is HLTPAT010 – Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing, introduced under updated regulatory requirements. If your workplace conducts drug and alcohol testing, it’s essential to transition to HLTPAT010 to maintain compliance and ensure legally defensible testing practices.

Why HLTPAT010 Is Critical for Compliance

HLTPAT010 reflects the latest compliance standards and is considered the industry standard for specimen collection. It ensures your testing program aligns with:

• Australian & New Zealand Standards
• State and Commonwealth legislation
• Industry best practice codes

Under Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) guidelines, all drug screening officers must hold a Statement of Attainment (such as HLTPAT010) to demonstrate competency as a “collector” under Australian Standards.

Why Choose Our HLTPAT010 Training?

Our newly developed HLTPAT010 course delivers:

• Robust, legally defensible collection practices
• Training aligned with VET requirements
• Practical, industry-relevant delivery
• Confidence for collectors in regulated environments

This training helps workplaces maintain safe, compliant, and professional drug and alcohol testing programs.

Flexible Training Options

We offer convenient delivery options to suit your organisation:

• Face-to-Face Delivery onsite at your workplace (quoted based on numbers and location).
• Online Delivery $650 per student, ideal for remote/ regional teams and learning flexibility.
• Small Group Face-to-Face interested in face-to-face delivery for one or two people? We’re scheduling courses in Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, and Brisbane. If this suits your team, let us know on the registration. 

Transition Deadline

• If you’re already enrolled in HLTPAT005, you can still complete your training within the timeframe and maintain 12 months registration.
• All new enrolments will be enrolled in HLTPAT010.

Is HLTPAT010 legally required?

While the unit itself isn’t legislation, certification is a practical and legal necessity for anyone performing workplace drug and alcohol testing in Australia. It ensures compliance with Australian Standards and WHS requirements, and provides legal defensibility for your testing program.

👉 Click here to book your HLTPAT010 training and stay ahead of compliance changes.