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Nationally Recognised Training • RTO 91826
This course is mandatory on Tier 1 building sites in the ACT. CFMEU sites
Workplace impairment is no longer just a safety issue. It is a legal one.
Recent cases have put a spotlight on psychosocial hazards, from workplace conflict and bullying through to sustained stress and low support, and the consequences when they are not managed properly. Under the Model WHS Regulations, these risks now sit clearly within an employer’s duty of care.
That means impairment is not just about drugs or alcohol. It includes fatigue, mental health, and the impact of psychosocial hazards on how someone shows up at work, including their judgement, behaviour and ability to perform safely.
If you are responsible for safety, you have probably seen it play out. Someone is not quite themselves. Not obviously unfit for work, but not quite right either. These are the moments that matter most, and often the hardest to manage.
This nationally accredited 11369NAT course in workplace impairment prevention helps you respond to that reality. You will learn how to recognise impairment risks early, carry out clear fitness for work assessments, and manage situations in a way that is structured, consistent and legally defensible under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth).
Most importantly, it shifts the focus from reacting to incidents to managing risk properly. Because protecting your people and your business comes down to knowing what to look for, when to step in, and how to handle it with confidence.
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Identify signs of impairment in the workplace
Recognise both obvious and subtle indicators — from physical symptoms to small shifts in behaviour, concentration or coordination that might signal fatigue, stress, substance use or mental overload.
Understand the full range of impairment risks
Go beyond standard drug and alcohol awareness training to include fatigue, medication, mental health and workplace psychosocial hazards such as stress, workload and organisational pressures.
Apply a structured fitness for work assessment
Use consistent, defensible methods to determine whether someone is safe to perform their role, especially when the situation isn’t clear-cut.
Implement practical impairment risk management controls
Put systems in place that hold up operationally — supervision, shift planning, escalation pathways and documentation that supports psychosocial risk management as well as physical safety.
Understand legal obligations and duty of care
Build confidence in your responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth), Model WHS Regulations and guidance from Safe Work Australia. This includes understanding how psychosocial hazards such as bullying, conflict or sustained stress can contribute to impairment, and what a reasonable, defensible response looks like in practice.
Respond to impairment in a fair and effective way
Step in when needed, have the conversation, and take action that balances safety with respect for the individual.
Contribute to stronger workplace policies
Develop or review your workplace drug and alcohol policy in Australia so it reflects the full spectrum of impairment risks, not just testing protocols.This is training designed for the moments that aren’t clear-cut — when you need to make a call and back it up.
This course is for people who make judgment calls about safety every day. It is designed for those moments when someone turns up not quite themselves, and you need a clear, consistent way to assess fitness for work and respond appropriately.
It is particularly relevant for:
Safety managers and WHS professionals
Responsible for identifying and managing risks across the business, including psychosocial hazards such as workload, stress and workplace behaviour
HR professionals and people and culture teams
Often involved when issues escalate, helping manage concerns like bullying, conflict or mental health impacts alongside formal processes
Supervisors and team leaders
On the frontline when something feels off, making real-time calls about whether someone is fit for work and what needs to happen next
PCBUs and business owners
Ultimately accountable for ensuring risks are managed so far as is reasonably practicable, including impairment linked to psychosocial factors
Health and safety representatives
Supporting workers and raising concerns about both physical and psychosocial risks that may affect safety and performance
It is suited to high-risk industries including construction, mining, transport, utilities and healthcare, where even small lapses can have serious consequences. If you are the person others look to when something does not seem right, this course gives you the structure and confidence to respond.
Qualification code: 11369NAT Course in Workplace Impairment Prevention
Delivery
Face-to-face, online or blended learning options to suit your workplace
Duration 4 Hours
Typically delivered over one day, with flexible options for teams
Assessment
Practical and knowledge-based assessment using real-world scenarios
Certification
Nationally recognised Statement of Attainment issued by a registered training organisation (RTO)
Because this is nationally accredited training, it provides consistency across teams and sites. That matters when different supervisors are making decisions about fitness for work, and those decisions need to hold up.
Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) and Model WHS Regulations, PCBUs must ensure — so far as is reasonably practicable — the health and safety of workers.
That includes managing impairment.
Importantly, impairment is no longer limited to substance use. It includes fatigue, medication and psychosocial hazards, which are now explicitly recognised under WHS legislation.
The Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice from Safe Work Australia makes it clear that organisations must identify and manage risks such as high job demands, poor support, workplace conflict and exposure to traumatic events.
Increased scrutiny around psychosocial risks means decisions are no longer just operational, they are expected to stand up to external review. Having a clear, consistent process for assessing impairment helps demonstrate that risks are being managed proactively, not just after something goes wrong.
This course supports that process by giving you a structured way to assess fitness for work and respond appropriately.
Because when something doesn’t look right, hesitation is often the biggest risk.
When you choose training, you’re investing in capability. You want your people to come back with skills that show up in how they handle real-world situations, not just in what they can recall.
AlertForce is a nationally recognised RTO delivering practical, compliance-focused training across Australia. The focus is on making complex requirements easier to apply.
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A nationally accredited course that teaches you how to identify, assess and manage impairment risks, including drugs, alcohol, fatigue, medication and psychosocial factors.
Anyone responsible for workplace safety, particularly PCBUs, supervisors, safety managers and HR professionals.
Yes. It is delivered by a registered training organisation (RTO) and recognised across Australia.
It supports compliance by helping you identify hazards, implement controls and manage impairment risks, including psychosocial hazards, in line with WHS legislation.
Pricing varies depending on delivery method, location and group size. Contact AlertForce for a tailored quote.
