Drug and alcohol testing in the workplace
Gain the confidence, competence and certification to create and manage your workplace testing programme.
Equip your team with the skills and knowledge to carry out drug and alcohol testing in full compliance with UK law and best practice standards.
Certified by CPD
AlcoSense training courses are independently certified by CPD, ensuring the course meets the high standards of professional development and is recognised by professional bodies. Certificate number: 61498.
Trusted by small & large businesses
Proven results from teams across the UK.
“AlcoSense really know the subject matter, the course was both informative and engaging.”
Winn & Coates (DENSO) Ltd
“AlcoSense’s training was informative, concise and indispensable when implementing our impairment policy.”
Post Office Ltd
“The training is excellent value, AlcoSense delivers it as best I think it can be.”
Recycled Material Supplies Ltd
[DUPLICATE] “AlcoSense really know the subject matter, the course was both informative and engaging.”
[DUPLICATE] Winn & Coates (DENSO) Ltd
Why training makes a difference
Legal risk
Improper collection or handling of samples may violate employee rights or render results inadmissible in disciplinary or legal proceedings.
Reputational damage
Mishandled testing can lead to employee grievances, HR disputes, and negative publicity.
Operational risks
Unclear procedures lead to inconsistent results, confusion, and reduced trust in your D&A Policy.
Safety failures
Inaccurate or missed detections can put your workforce at risk and increase liability.
Download our FREE whitepaper
Written by AlcoSense’s Managing Director, “Implementing drug and alcohol testing in UK workplaces” distils over 20 years of impairment testing experience an easy-to-read white paper, download it for free!
Meet your expert
Martin Slade brings a wealth of experience to his training sessions, having worked extensively with both UK police forces and private companies in the field of breath alcohol and drug testing. With many years of hands-on expertise, Martin has a strong track record of delivering effective, practical training tailored to professional standards and real-world applications.
Martin Slade
Deliverables
What to expect on the day
Morning – Alcohol & Drug Testing
Morning – Alcohol & Drug Testing 0930 to 1230 with a break in the middle you’ll learn about alcohol and drug impairment and testing procedure, including hands-on experience with alcohol breathalysers and drug tests.
Afternoon - Record Keeping, Chain of Custody, Internal Policy and Implementation
1330 to 1630 with a break in the middle you’ll learn about record keeping, policy and implementation. If booking an exclusive session the policy and implementation advice will be specifically tailored to your organisation.
Training Manual
At the start of the day you’ll receive a bound, hard copy of our CPD Certified Training Manual which contains the course material, along with guides and example policy documents for future reference.
Certificate of Competence
After completing a multiple-choice verification questionnaire each participant will receive their Certificate of Competence in Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace.
If you only require training on selected aspects, contact us
and we will create a bespoke solution for you.
Flexible delivery. Transparent pricing. Simple booking.
Alcohol Testing
3 hours training
What’s covered
âś” How alcohol affects the human body
âś” Risk of alcohol in the workplace
âś” Choosing your company limit
âś” Guidance on Testing Policy
âś” Process & Protocols
âś” Instruments and Correct Usage
âś” Record keeping & Chain of Custody
ÂŁ250 + VAT per delegate
ÂŁ600 + VAT up to 8 delegates
ÂŁ850 + VAT up to 12 delegates
Drug Testing
3 hours training
What’s covered
âś” Testing thresholds and cut offs
âś” Guidance on Testing Policy
âś” Process & Protocols
âś” Test Kits and Correct Usage
âś” Lab Verification, Record Keeping & Chain of Custody
ÂŁ250 + VAT per delegate
ÂŁ600 + VAT up to 8 delegates
ÂŁ850 + VAT up to 12 delegates
Alcohol & Drug Testing
6 hours training
What’s covered
This D&A Testing in the Workplace course covers everything in the individual alcohol and drugs training, from the impact of Drugs & Alcohol, testing procedures, company policy to UK Law and
Legislation. It includes practical instruction on breath and oral fluid testing, enabling delegates to manage drug and alcohol tests confidently and competently. The course also covers Chain of Custody
documentation and Laboratory verification procedures, ensuring your organisation test in a fair and compliant manner.
ÂŁ400 + VAT per delegate
ÂŁ1,100 + VAT up to 8 delegates
ÂŁ1,500 + VAT up to 12 delegates
FREE
Or book a FREE consultation
Not sure where to start, have a very specific requirement or general advice to establish a direction of travel on drug and alcohol testing? Book a 30 minute, no-obligation, 1-2-1 video consultation with our drug and alcohol policy expert and gain valuable guidance to support a safe, productive workplace.
Make a booking or have questions?
Contact Martin Slade on 01628 778885 or message him using the form below.
Trusted by motorsport’s governing body
Detection of impairment is key to motorsport safety, whether it be at grass roots karting or the top of British motorsport. AlcoSense is our provider of choice for training our officials and providing the drug and alcohol testing equipment for motor racing across the UK.
