Tag: oral drug testing

One Course. Two Testing Methods.
Greater Confidence in Workplace Drug Testing.

At Sober Check, we’re committed to making workplace drug testing training practical, accessible and relevant to the needs of New Zealand workplaces.

Following the recent launch of our NZQA-accredited Urine Drug Testing for Workplaces training, we’re pleased to introduce our new Combined Oral Fluid & Urine Drug Testing Training programme.

Delivered through Sober Check Training Limited, our NZQA-registered Private Training Establishment (PTE), the combined course provides organisations with an efficient way to develop workplace testing capability across both oral fluid and urine drug testing through one integrated programme.

Why Combined Training Makes Sense

Many New Zealand workplaces use both oral fluid and urine drug testing as part of their workplace drug and alcohol screening programme. While there are important differences between the two testing methods, there is also crossover in areas such as documentation, chain of custody and workplace testing procedures.

Bringing the training together reduces unnecessary duplication while still ensuring learners develop the method-specific knowledge and practical competency required for both oral fluid and urine testing.

For organisations and learners, that means:

• less time away from the workplace
• one enrolment
• one learning journey
• one trainer
• one practical assessment pathway
• one point of contact
• nationally recognised qualifications across both testing methods

Most importantly, learners come away with the knowledge and confidence to carry out workplace testing correctly, consistently and professionally.

Training Designed Around Your Workplace

Every workplace is different. Some organisations rely solely on oral fluid testing, while others use urine testing or a combination of both.

Many of our customers told us they wanted a more efficient way to train their people without having to complete multiple courses. Our combined programme provides that option.

Training is delivered by experienced Sober Check trainer-assessors and combines practical learning with the requirements of the relevant workplace drug testing standards: AS/NZS 4760:2019 for oral fluid and AS/NZS 4308:2023 for urine.

The combined course is available:

• Virtually, with a live trainer to support and guide learners
• In-person, delivered at your workplace

This gives organisations greater flexibility to develop in-house capability while minimising disruption to day-to-day operations.

Nationally Recognised Qualifications

Successful learners will achieve nationally recognised NZQA qualifications across both testing methods:

Oral Fluid Drug Testing

• NZQA Level 4 Micro-credential
• Unit Standard 32327 (Level 3, 2 Credits)
• Unit Standard 32328 (Level 4, 4 Credits)

• Unit Standard 25458 (Level 3, 2 Credits)
• Unit Standard 25511 (Level 4, 4 Credits)

More Than a Qualification

Workplace drug testing is about much more than completing a qualification.

It’s about developing the confidence to perform collections correctly, follow documented procedures, understand the relevant standards and carry out testing consistently every time.

When your team understands not only what to do, but why correct procedures matter, they’re better equipped to support a fair, reliable and consistent workplace drug testing programme.

For employers, developing competent in-house testers can also form part of a wider approach to managing workplace risks and supporting duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

Supporting Safer and Healthier Workplaces

Effective workplace drug testing starts with competent, confident people.

Giving your team the right knowledge and practical skills helps build confidence in your testing processes and supports safer and healthier workplaces, helping create environments where everyone can return home safely at the end of the day.

As New Zealand’s largest specialist in workplace drug and alcohol testing solutions, Sober Check provides more than drug and alcohol testing equipment. Through nationally recognised training, refresher programmes, product education and ongoing support, we can help organisations establish and maintain effective in-house workplace drug and alcohol testing capability.

If you’re considering introducing workplace drug testing, expanding your in-house capability, training new testers or looking for refresher training to keep your team current and confident, talk to the Sober Check Training Team about the right pathway for your organisation.