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SUMMARY:HLTPAT010 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing
DESCRIPTION:If your role involves collecting specimens for workplace drug and alcohol testing\, you need formal\, nationally recognised training to do it compliantly. The HLTPAT010 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing is the current qualification that confirms you meet Australian Standards as an accredited collector. \nThis drug and alcohol testing course is available through Adept Training (RTO 90991) in two formats: face-to-face at our Harris Park campus in Sydney\, or online via Teams with a practical assessment. There’s also an on-site option for organisations wanting to train a team at their own location. \nYou’ll leave with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment and the skills to collect urine\, oral fluid\, and breath specimens in accordance with Australian Standards and all relevant Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation. \nAbout the HLTPAT010 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing Superseding HLTPAT005\nHLTPAT010 is the current\, nationally recognised unit of competency for workplace drug and alcohol specimen collection in Australia. It superseded HLTPAT005 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing in December 2025\, as part of a broader update to the Health Training Package. \nIf you’ve been searching for an HLTPAT005 course\, you’re in the right place. HLTPAT010 is its direct replacement\, covering the same core purpose – training collectors to work compliantly to Australian Standards – with updated performance criteria and assessment conditions that better reflect modern workplace testing environments\, including mobile testing programs and a wider range of collection settings. \nFor individuals who already hold a valid HLTPAT005 Statement of Attainment\, whether you need to update to HLTPAT010 depends on your employer\, site access requirements\, or client contracts. Many organisations are now specifying HLTPAT010 as the required standard. If you’re unsure\, contact us\, and we can help you work out what applies to your situation. \nWhat is HLTPAT010\, and Why Do You Need It?\nUnder Australian workplace testing standards\, any person collecting specimens for drugs of abuse testing must be a trained\, deemed-competent collector. This isn’t optional. It’s built into the Australian Standards that govern workplace testing programs\, specifically AS/NZS 4308 for urine collection and AS/NZS 4760:2019 for oral fluid collection. \nWithout this qualification\, your testing program is exposed. Test results can be challenged\, chain-of-custody documentation may be deficient\, and your organisation may not be able to defend a positive result or a refusal through any internal or legal process. This drug and alcohol training removes that risk by ensuring collectors are qualified\, assessed\, and accountable. \nThe unit applies to individuals working in collection centres\, hospitals\, other healthcare environments\, and workplaces where drug abuse testing is conducted. It’s relevant whether you’re an individual collector looking to extend your skills or an organisation building an internal testing capability. \nWhat This Drug and Alcohol Testing Course Covers\nUrine Specimen Collection (AS/NZS 4308:2008 / AS/NZS 4308:2023)\nYou’ll learn the correct procedures for urine specimen collection\, including donor preparation\, chain of custody documentation\, temperature verification\, split specimen handling\, and tamper detection. \nCollection must follow Australian Standard AS/NZS 4308 exactly – any deviation can compromise the legal defensibility of a result. \nOral Fluid Collection (AS/NZS 4760:2019)\nOral fluid (saliva) testing has become standard practice across many industries. This component covers correct collection technique\, device operation\, result interpretation\, and documentation requirements under AS/NZS 4760:2019 – the current Australian Standard for oral fluid drug testing. \nBreath Alcohol Testing\nYou’ll be trained in breathalyser operation\, including pre-test requirements\, correct technique\, interpreting readings\, and documenting results in a way that supports any subsequent workplace action. \nDocumentation\, Chain of Custody & Legal Obligations\nChain of custody is what makes a test result defensible. You’ll cover the full documentation process\, from confirming collection requirements and verifying donor identity through to completing chain-of-custody forms and managing specimens for laboratory dispatch. \nThe legal obligations of collectors under Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation are fully covered. \nSpecial Circumstances: Refusals\, Shy Bladder\, Disputes\nReal-world testing doesn’t always go to plan. This component prepares you for the situations that catch collectors off guard: what to do when a donor refuses to provide a specimen\, how to manage a shy bladder protocol\, and the correct process when a donor disputes a result or the collection procedure. \nHandling and documenting these situations correctly is as important as the collection itself. \nWho Should Do This Course?\nIndividuals – Extend Your Collection Skill Set\nThis drug and alcohol training suits anyone looking to add workplace D&A testing to their professional capabilities: \n\nPathology collectors and phlebotomists adding to their scope\nOccupational health nurses and workplace health practitioners\nSafety officers and HSE advisors working in regulated industries\nHR professionals managing workplace testing programs\nHealthcare workers in roles that include specimen collection\n\nHLTPAT010 can be completed as a standalone unit of competency. You don’t need to be enrolled in a full Certificate III to undertake this course. \nOrganisations – Train Your Internal Collectors\nMany businesses conducting drug and alcohol testing under a workplace management plan need internal collectors who are formally qualified. This workplace drug and alcohol testing course is designed for organisations in industries where regular or random testing is required by legislation\, client contracts\, or site access requirements. \nAdept Training can come to your location to deliver the course for groups of six or more. \nIndustries Where This Qualification Is Required\nWorkplace drug and alcohol testing is mandatory or standard practice across a range of high-risk industries in Australia: \n\nMining and resources – site access requirements for most major operators and contractors\nConstruction – increasingly required under principal contractor WHS management plans\nTransport and logistics – heavy vehicle operators and supply chain roles\nHealthcare – collection centres\, hospitals\, and pathology providers\nManufacturing – particularly chemical\, pharmaceutical\, and food production sites\nOil and gas – offshore and onshore operations\n\nIf your industry has an obligation to maintain a drug-managed workplace\, your collectors need this qualification. \n\nRead more\nTraining Delivery Options\nFace-to-Face at Harris Park\, Sydney\nOur drug and alcohol testing course near you runs at our Harris Park training rooms in Western Sydney – a 3-minute walk from Harris Park Station. Sessions run from 9:00am to 2:30pm in a single day\, combining theory and practical assessment. \nUpcoming face-to-face dates: \n\n\n\nDate\nSession Time\n\n\nMonday 11th May\n9:00am – 2:30pm\n\n\nFriday 5th June\n9:00am – 2:30pm\n\n\n\nOnline with Teams Assessment\nThe drug and alcohol testing course online option lets you complete the theory component remotely in your own time\, with trainer support throughout. The practical observation assessment is then completed via Teams or in-person at our Sydney campus. \nOnsite at Your Location (Groups of 6+)\nFor organisations wanting to train multiple staff\, Adept Training can deliver the course on-site at your premises. The minimum group size is six participants\, at $630.00 per participant. Contact us on 1300 366 044 to discuss scheduling and logistics. \nCourse Details\n\nDuration: One day (face-to-face) or self-paced online with scheduled Teams assessment\nAssessment: Written knowledge assessment + observation of practical skills (in-person or via Teams)\nOutcome: Nationally recognised Statement of Attainment – HLTPAT010 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing\nStandards covered: AS/NZS 4308:2008\, AS/NZS 4308:2023 (urine)\, AS/NZS 4760:2019 (oral fluid)\, breath alcohol testing\nRecognition: Recognised across all Australian states and territories as a nationally accredited unit of competency\n\nPricing\n\n\n\nDelivery Mode\nFee\n\n\nFace-to-face (Harris Park)\nContact for current pricing\n\n\nOnline with Teams assessment\nContact for current pricing\n\n\nOnsite (6+ participants)\n$630.00 per participant\n\n\n\n \nEntry Requirements\nNo prior drug and alcohol testing experience is required. To enrol\, you’ll need a sound understanding of written and spoken English and maths – assessed through Adept Training’s Digital Language\, Literacy and Numeracy (DLLN) assessment at enrolment. \nDocuments at enrolment: \n\nCompleted enrolment form\nUnique Student Identifier (USI)\nPhoto ID\nProof of residency (birth certificate\, passport\, Green Medicare Card\, or citizenship certificate)\nEmergency contact details\n\nEnquire About the Drug & Alcohol Testing Course\nWhether you’re an individual collector extending your scope or an organisation building an internal testing program\, Adept Training can get you qualified quickly and correctly with our drug and alcohol testing course. \nFace-to-face sessions in Harris Park\, flexible online with Teams\, or onsite at your location – we work around how you need to train. \nSubmit an enquiry and one of our team will be in touch to confirm the right delivery option for you. \nAdept Training Pty Ltd | RTO 90991 \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				FAQs\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Is HLTPAT005 still current\, or has it been replaced by HLTPAT010?\n				HLTPAT005 was officially superseded by HLTPAT010 in December 2025 as part of a broader Health Training Package update. HLTPAT010 is the current nationally recognised unit for workplace drug and alcohol specimen collection.  \nIf you completed HLTPAT005 prior to the transition\, your Statement of Attainment remains valid\, but whether you need to update depends on your employer\, client contracts\, or site requirements. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What Australian Standards does HLTPAT010 cover?\n				The drug and alcohol testing course covers AS/NZS 4308:2008 and AS/NZS 4308:2023 for urine specimen collection\, AS/NZS 4760:2019 for oral fluid (saliva) collection\, and breath alcohol testing procedures. These are the Standards referenced in most workplace drug and alcohol management programs across Australia. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How long does the HLTPAT010 course take?\n				The face-to-face course is delivered in a single day\, typically 9:00am to 2:30pm. The drug and alcohol testing course online option is self-paced for theory\, with a practical observation assessment via Teams or in-person – timing is flexible around your schedule. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do I need HLTPAT010 to conduct workplace drug testing?\n				Under Australian Standards\, anyone collecting urine or oral fluid specimens as part of a workplace drug testing program must be trained and deemed competent as a collector. HLTPAT010 is the current recognised unit that demonstrates that competency. Check your organisation’s drug and alcohol management plan or site requirements for specifics. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can Adept Training come to our site to deliver HLTPAT010?\n				Yes. For groups of six or more\, we offer our workplace drug and alcohol testing course on-site at your location at $630.00 per participant. Get in touch to discuss your requirements and schedule a date. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What's the difference between urine and oral fluid drug testing?\n				Urine testing detects recent drug use over a longer detection window – typically 1 to 7 days\, depending on the substance. Oral fluid (saliva) testing detects more recent use\, typically within 24 to 48 hours\, making it better suited to post-incident or for-cause testing where recent impairment is the concern. Both collection methods are covered in this drug and alcohol training. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Is HLTPAT010 recognised in all Australian states?\n				Yes. As a nationally accredited unit of competency on the national training register\, HLTPAT010 is recognised across all Australian states and territories. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How often do I need to renew my HLTPAT010?\n				There is no legislated expiry period for the Statement of Attainment itself. However\, some industries\, worksites\, or client contracts specify a renewal period (commonly every two to three years) to ensure collectors stay current with any updates to standards or procedures. Check your workplace drug and alcohol management plan for specifics. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I do HLTPAT010 as a standalone course\, or do I need the full Cert III?\n				HLTPAT010 is a standalone unit of competency. You do not need to be enrolled in a Certificate III in Pathology or any other full qualification to complete this course. You’ll receive a Statement of Attainment for this unit on completion. It can also be counted toward a full qualification if you decide to enrol in one later.
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LOCATION:Adept Training\, 83 Marion Street\, Harris Park\, NSW\, 2150\, Australia
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SUMMARY:HLT37415 Certificate III in Pathology Assistance
DESCRIPTION:Every blood test\, biopsy\, and diagnostic result that comes back from a laboratory depends on what happens behind the scenes. That’s where a pathology assistant works. It’s a role that’s in steady demand\, genuinely skilled\, and often flying under the radar as a career option. \nThe HLT37415 Certificate III in Pathology Assistance is your entry point into laboratory-based pathology work. It’s a nationally recognised qualification that trains you to receive\, process\, and prepare specimens for analysis – the precision work that keeps diagnostic laboratories running. If you’re drawn to the science and procedural side of healthcare\, this pathology assistant course is worth a close look. \nDelivered by Adept Training (RTO 90991) at our Harris Park campus\, the course combines face-to-face classroom and laboratory sessions with flexible self-paced online theory. You have up to 12 months to complete it. \nUnderstanding the Difference Between Pathology Assistance & Pathology Collection\nThese two qualifications are frequently confused\, so it’s worth being clear. \nThe HLT37525 Certificate III in Pathology trains you to collect specimens from patients\, venepuncture\, swabs\, breath tests\, in clinics\, hospitals\, and community settings. It’s a patient-facing\, clinical role. \nThe HLT37415 Certificate III in Pathology Assistance is the lab-side qualification. Once specimens arrive at the laboratory\, a pathology assistant takes over: receiving\, sorting\, processing\, and preparing samples so they’re ready for analysis. The work is procedural\, precise\, and based inside the lab rather than out with patients. \nBoth are valuable\, in-demand career paths. Which one fits you comes down to where you want to be working day-to-day. \nWhat You’ll Learn in This Pathology Assistant Course\nThis HLT37415 Cert III in Pathology Assistance is built around the practical skills you’ll actually use in a laboratory environment. By the time you complete your studies\, you’ll be able to: \n\nReceive\, sort\, and triage incoming specimens\nPerform centrifugation and specimen processing and separation\nPrepare culture media and simple solutions\nPerform basic laboratory tests under supervision\nLabel\, store\, and dispatch samples accurately\nFollow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a lab setting\nHandle dangerous goods\, biohazardous materials\, and sharps safely\nApply infection control and Work Health and Safety (WHS) standards specific to a laboratory environment\nMaintain quality principles across all lab procedures\nOperate common laboratory instruments under guidance\nWork effectively as part of a healthcare team\n\nAccuracy is the foundation of this role. A mislabelled sample or a processing error can affect clinical decisions downstream. Our trainers help build those habits from the first session. \nThe Lab Environment: What to Expect\nThis is a hands-on pathology assistant course. Your practical learning takes place in a laboratory setting\, not just in a classroom. You’ll work with real laboratory equipment\, centrifuges\, specimen processing instruments\, culture media\, and follow the same SOPs you’d encounter on the job. \nA typical training day involves classroom time and practical work. You’ll handle specimens\, operate instruments under supervision\, and build the procedural habits that employers expect from someone stepping into a lab assistant role. The lab time is what turns the theory into something you can actually do. \nCareer Outcomes: Where a Certificate III in Pathology Assistance Takes You\nThe HLT37415 Certificate III in Pathology Assistance opens the door to roles including: \n\nPathology Laboratory Assistant\nSpecimen Reception Officer\nLaboratory Aide\nLaboratory Attendant\nBiomedical Laboratory Assistant\nInstrument Operator\nSpecimen Collection Officer\n\nYou’ll find these roles across public and private hospital laboratories\, major diagnostic providers (including Australian Clinical Labs\, Healius\, and Dorevitch Pathology)\, labs involving soil\, water\, and food testing\, as well as research settings. \nFurther study pathway after your pathology assistant course: Graduates looking to advance their career can progress into the MSL50122 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology)\, which broadens their scope into more technical laboratory functions and opens higher-level roles. \n\nRead more\nHow the Course is Delivered\nThe HLT37415 Certificate III in Pathology Assistance uses a blended delivery model: \n\nFace-to-face sessions in the classroom at our Harris Park campus\nPractical skills sessions at local laboratories\nSelf-paced online theory – complete in your own time with a computer and internet access\nStudents have up to 12 months to complete the full qualification\n\nCurrent intake dates for our pathology assistant course: \n\n\n\nStart Date\nFace-to-Face Sessions\n\n\nThursday 19 February 2026\nEvery Thursday & Friday\, 9:30am – 3:00pm\n\n\n\nOur trainers bring genuine industry experience into every session. Having worked in these environments\, they offer practical\, up-to-date knowledge. \nCould Your Course Be Subsidised?\nThe standard course fee is $3\,500\, but this course may be available at a significantly reduced cost through the NSW Government’s Smart and Skilled program. Eligible students can access subsidised training. Check your eligibility here. \nFlexible payment plans are available for students who aren’t eligible for government funding. \nWho is This Pathology Assistant Course For?\nThe pathology assistant course suits people who: \n\nWant to work in a structured\, science-based healthcare environment\nAre interested in the science and processing side of pathology rather than patient-facing collection work\nWant to enter the healthcare sector without committing to a science or biomedical degree or years of university study\nAre methodical\, detail-oriented\, and comfortable working with biological specimens\nAre changing careers\, re-entering the workforce\, or exploring healthcare for the first time\n\nNo prior experience is required. If the precision and procedure of laboratory work appeals to you more than clinical patient contact\, this is a strong fit and worth considering. \nEntry Requirements\nWhat you’ll need for this pathology assistant course: \n\nA sound understanding of written and spoken English and maths – assessed through Adept Training’s Digital Language\, Literacy and Numeracy (DLLN) assessment at enrolment\nA computer with internet access for online components\n\nThe following documents at enrolment: \n\nCompleted enrolment form\nUnique Student Identifier (USI)\nPhoto ID\nProof of residency (birth certificate\, passport\, Green Medicare Card\, or citizenship certificate)\nEmergency contact details\n\nImmunisation: While not a prerequisite\, we strongly recommend vaccination for Hepatitis A and B before commencing\, which is standard practice for anyone working with biological specimens. \nReady to Start Your Pathology Career?\nIf you’re looking for a hands-on entry point into laboratory work\, the HLT37415 Certificate III in Pathology Assistance is a practical\, nationally recognised pathway that gets you into laboratory work without years of study. \nAdept Training has been delivering pathology qualifications for almost three decades. Our face-to-face delivery\, experienced trainers\, and commitment to student support make us one of Sydney’s most trusted providers of healthcare training. \nReady to find out more? Submit an enquiry and one of our team will be in touch to talk through your options\, funding eligibility\, and the next intake. \nAdept Training Pty Ltd | RTO 90991
URL:https://adepttraining.com.au/course/hlt37415-certificate-iii-in-pathology-assistance/
LOCATION:Adept Training\, 83 Marion Street\, Harris Park\, NSW\, 2150\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Pathology
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