Doping Control Officer (DCO) Training Program
12 weeks
Online + in-person
workshops
Self-paced learning
Industry‑recognised
certification
Build the core professional, procedural and regulatory skills to work as a Doping Control Officer.
You'll learn to deliver athlete testing safely and respectfully in both in‑competition and out‑of‑competition settings, aligned to international standards and the World Anti‑Doping Code.
You’ll finish ready to contribute to testing missions at sporting events and within organised testing programs, supported by practical training and assessment that confirm your readiness for the role.
How you'll learn
You’ll learn through a 12-week program that blends structured online study with an intensive 3-day practical workshop, so you can convert knowledge into field ready skills.
Training is delivered by international ITA experts in doping control operations and best practice.
Assessment
Practical and theoretical exams at/around the face‑to‑face training.
Certification awarded upon successful completion of all components.
Start date
5 October 2026
To enrol in this course you must meet the following criteria:
- completed/are enrolled in a higher education course or university degree
- prior experience working at a sporting event either as a chaperone, healthcare provider, or in a sport or anti-doping operational or administrative role.
You must also have:
- English proficiency (oral and written)
- no criminal record.
All UQ Skills programs require access to a computer with a Windows operating system, up-to-date versions of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader, and a reliable internet connection.
$149
This course does not include nationally recognised units of competency and does not lead to an AQF qualification.
It provides an industry‑recognised certification issued by the International Testing Agency (ITA) and is respected and recognised across the globe in the sports sector.
The program includes:
- Self-paced online learning to build your understanding of the anti-doping landscape, procedures and best practice before you arrive on site.
- A 3-day, hands-on training event to develop practical competencies for athlete notification, sample collection and mission execution in real world scenarios.
- Practical and theoretical examinations to verify your capability across procedures and decision making, with successful completion recognised through certification.
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Disclaimer
Details are correct at the time of upload and are subject to change. UQ Skills reserves the right to change programs, subjects or costs or to cancel a program based on consideration of student numbers and resource allocation. Ensure that you understand the program, subjects, associated costs and fee liability prior to signing an enrolment form.
