Workplace Drug & Alcohol Training Courses
Practical workplace training designed to improve awareness, reduce risk and help employers manage workplace drug and alcohol issues with confidence. Built for UK workplaces and real-world challenges.
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Free Workplace Drug & Alcohol Review
For employers, HR teams and managers looking to improve workplace safety, compliance and support.
Not sure whether your current arrangements are fit for purpose? Book a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your workplace drug and alcohol arrangements, identify potential gaps and explore practical solutions tailored to your organisation.
- Free 30-minute consultation
- Discuss your current workplace arrangements
- Identify potential gaps and areas for improvement
- Guidance on policies, training and testing programmes
- Practical recommendations tailored to your organisation
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Workplace Substance Misuse Awareness for Employees
Suitable for every employee, from new starters to senior leadership teams.
Help employees understand workplace drug and alcohol expectations, recognise the risks of impairment and make safer decisions at work. Designed to improve awareness, reduce risk and build a stronger safety culture across your organisation.
- Understand workplace drug and alcohol expectations.
- Recognise how substance misuse can affect safety and performance.
- Learn how to raise concerns appropriately.
- Understand the support available in the workplace.
Workplace Substance Misuse Awareness for Managers
For managers, supervisors, team leaders and anyone responsible for supporting and managing employees.
Equip managers with the knowledge and confidence to identify potential concerns, document and report issues appropriately, manage difficult conversations professionally and respond consistently to workplace drug and alcohol risks.
- Recognise the signs and indicators of potential substance misuse.
- Understand how to approach sensitive workplace conversations professionally.
- Learn how to document, report and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Understand workplace testing, policies and management responsibilities.
Sample Collector Training
For employers, managers and individuals responsible for workplace drug and alcohol testing.
Practical workplace sample collector training delivered live online or in person. Learn how to conduct alcohol breath testing, saliva testing and urine collections correctly while maintaining chain of custody, documentation standards and professional testing procedures.
- Live training delivered online or in person.
- Alcohol breath testing practical instruction.
- Saliva drug testing practical instruction.
- Urine collection and chain of custody procedures.
Workplace Drug & Alcohol Policy Writing Course
For employers, HR professionals, managers and anyone responsible for workplace policies.
Learn how to create a practical workplace drug and alcohol policy that supports employees, protects your organisation and provides managers with clear guidance when difficult situations arise.
- Understand the key components of an effective workplace policy.
- Learn how to align policies with UK workplace practices.
- Create clear expectations for employees and managers.
- Understand testing, support and reporting considerations.
Workplace Drug & Alcohol Qualification – Level 1
For employees looking to build recognised knowledge and understanding of workplace drug and alcohol issues.
Develop a recognised foundation of workplace knowledge. Build confidence around workplace drug and alcohol issues. Understand workplace policies and employee responsibilities. Learn the principles behind workplace testing and support. Ideal progression from Employee Awareness training. Certificate of completion included.
- Currently in development – register your interest for launch updates and early access.
- Develop a recognised foundation of workplace knowledge
- Build confidence around workplace drug and alcohol issues
- Understand workplace policies and employee responsibilities
Workplace Drug & Alcohol Qualification – Level 2
For supervisors, team leaders and those with responsibility for supporting employees and managing workplace risk.
A practitioner-level qualification focused on recognising concerns, managing workplace situations, understanding testing programmes and applying workplace policies confidently and consistently.
- Currently in development – register your interest for launch updates and early access.
- Develop practical workplace management skills
- Build confidence handling workplace concerns
- Understand testing frameworks and workplace procedures
Workplace Drug & Alcohol Qualification – Level 3
For managers, HR professionals, policy leads and those responsible for workplace substance misuse programmes.
An advanced qualification covering workplace programme development, policy implementation, testing strategy, case management and organisational best practice.
- Currently in development – register your interest for launch updates and early access.
- Develop advanced workplace substance misuse knowledge.
- Understand programme design and implementation.
- Build expertise in policy and compliance management.
Training For Multiple Employees?
Looking to train a department, site or entire organisation? Talk to us about workplace training packages, company-wide rollouts and tailored support options.
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