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An Alcohol and Drug Tester conducts tests for prohibited substances in a workplace. You might carry out breath testing to check for alcohol use or a urine or oral liquid test to check for the presence of other drugs in an employee’s system. Alcohol and Drug Testers may test staff after a workplace incident, before starting shift or as part of a random testing program.
Alcohol and Drug Testers should have strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail. It’s important that you can follow instructions and work to correct procedures. Alcohol and Drug Testers should be organised and able to complete various administrative tasks.
There is one course available for people who want to become an Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD).
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Do you need the skills to conduct drug and alcohol screenings in the workplace? The HLTPAT005 Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing also qualifies you to perform drug and alcohol tests in hospitals, clinics, and other collection centres. This nationally recognised qualification covers: urine and oral fluid tests, breath tests, informed consent, personal safety, records management, client privacy, testing methods, sample integrity. Enquire now for the list of study outcomes and enrolment opportunities..
Average duration: 1 day.
In Australia, a full time Alcohol and Drug Tester generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
There has been a slight increase in the number of people working in this field over the last five years. There are currently 16,200 people employed in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as an Alcohol and Drug Tester. Alcohol and Drug Testers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’d like to work as an Alcohol and Drug Tester, consider enrolling in Collect Specimens for Drugs and Alcohol Testing. This course will give you the skills to conduct drug and alcohol screening in a workplace with subjects including urine and oral fluid tests, breath tests, testing methods, sample integrity, client privacy, informed consent and records management.
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Here are some potential career pathways within drug and alcohol testing. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD)
$1,250 weekly pay
Learn more about Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) courses in your area.