The unit HLTPAT010 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing provides 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.

This unit applies to individuals working in collection centres, in hospitals, in other health care environments and workplaces where drugs of abuse testing takes place.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

Developed to meet legislative requirements for drug testing in accordance with Australian Standards: AS/NZS 4308 Procedures for specimen collection and the detection and quantitation of drugs of abuse in urine & AS 4760 Procedures for specimen collection and the detection and quantitation of drugs in oral fluid.

Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

HLTPAT010 Collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing

Enrolment

Students will need a valid USI Number to enrol. If you do not have a USI, please apply here Get a USI | Unique Student Identifier. If you are unsure what your USI number is, please phone 1300 857 536.

Entry Requirements 

An individual undertaking this course will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).

• Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills.

• To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:

  • Learning: Learn and follow clear steps when doing something carefully and correctly, especially in private or sensitive situations.

  • Reading: read and understand basic instructions, labels, or forms related to health and safety.

  • Writing: write clear, short notes or fill in forms to record information properly.

  • Oral communication: speak respectfully and clearly with others, especially when the situation is personal or may feel uncomfortable.

  • Numeracy: use numbers to record dates, times, or check identification details accurately.

  • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources

Assessment Requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.  

Students will also be required to complete additional supervision of work activities and submit a third-party observation report.

Certificate Renewal Requirements

This certificate does not require renewal.

Learner Rights, Responsibilities and Support

Please note that enrolment to this course is made with METEX Solutions Pty Ltd RTO 46448. Please refer to the student handbook on METEX website for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.

Assessment Activities

Performance tasks:

• Collect a urine sample for drugs of abuse testing (non-compliant client)

• Collect an oral fluid sample for drugs of abuse testing (tampered sample - problem-solving)

• Collect a breath sample for drugs of abuse testing

Documentation: 

• Chain of custody forms for a urine sample, oral fluid sample, and a breath analysis sample

Theory assessment - A written assessment consisting of short-answer and multiple-choice questions

Third-party Observation Reports – Complete supervised work activities. A third-party observation report must be completed by a person currently working in a collection role for at least 18 hours in a fortnight time period.

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of METEX Solutions Pty Ltd RTO 46448.