SEATS | MODULES

Module 1 – Sustainable construction and the environment

Key Learning Objectives

1. Sustainability and the environment

State what sustainable development is, and how the construction industry plays a part in achieving it

2. Regulations and activities supporting sustainable construction

Identify regulations, activities, certification schemes, examples of low carbon renewable sources for heat and examples of energy- efficient approaches

3. Environmental stakeholders and regulators

Identify key stakeholders with specific environmental responsibilities and state the principles of environmental policy

Module 2 | Environmental management systems

Key Learning Objectives

1. Site environmental management systems

List the benefits of the environmental management system (EMS) in relation to efficiency targets and protection of the environment

Module 3 | Archaeology and heritage

Key Learning Objectives

1. Archaeology and heritage

Outline control measures for managing archaeology and heritage and explain why it is important to protect them

2. Protected monuments, buildings and sites

Identify elements of the heritage environment that are offered protection under legislation, the consequences of non-compliance and the risks associated with legacy building materials

Module 4 | Ecology and biodiversity

Key Learning Objectives

1. Ecology

State how to manage ecology on site, how designated sites are used and why ecology needs to be considered early in the project life cycle

2. Biodiversity

Explain actions that promote and enhance biodiversity and avoid negative impacts from development work

3. Endangered, protected and priority species and habitats

Describe the importance of protecting wildlife and their habitats, the legislation protecting wildlife, and the difference between endangered, protected and priority species

4. Wildlife

Outline locations where wildlife may be found and the requirements of legislation covering their protection

5. Tree and hedgerow protection

State why trees and hedgerows are important and the key legislation covering the protection of trees and hedgerows

6. Invasive species

Describe what invasive species are and the control measures that support their effective management and disposal

Module 5 | Statutory nuisance

Key Learning Objectives

1. Statutory nuisance

Describe what constitutes a statutory nuisance and how nuisance on site can be avoided.

2. Air quality

State the key responsibilities of Local Authorities and Environment Agencies in the management of air quality

3. Air pollution

Describe how to manage the environmental impact of air pollution on site

4. Noise and vibration

Describe how to manage the environmental impact of air pollution on site

5. Light pollution

Describe how to minimise the impact of light pollution on the environment

6. Community liaison

Explain why community liaison is good for business

Module 6 | Water management and pollution control

Key Learning Objectives

1. Water management

Outline the importance of taking care of water, protecting against pollution from construction activities and actions to manage water leaving site

2. Dewatering and abstraction of water

Compare the difference between dewatering and abstraction, and know how to obtain a licence and why monitoring water volumes is important

3. Discharge

State what contaminated water is, know methods of managing it, and identify key regulations that control water discharge

4. Pollution prevention

Identify the factors to be considered when setting up site and the control measures needed to prevent water pollution

5. Pollution incident response plans

Outline the processes, actions and responses that support pollution avoidance

Module 7 | Resource management

Key Learning Objectives

1. Resource efficiency

State the impacts of construction on natural resources and explain how good management supports efficient resource management

2. Timber and chain of custody

Outline the importance and purpose of sourcing timber responsibly and ethically

Module 8 | Soil management and contamination control

Key Learning Objectives

1. Contamination control

Outline what constitutes contaminated land, how it can be identified and how contamination may have occurred

2. Contaminates

Identify sites that may contain contaminates and actions when excavating in these areas

3. Soil management

Describe the positive and negative impacts of construction on the soil and why it is important to protect it

Module 9 | Waste and material management

Key Learning Objectives

1. Waste

Explain what waste is, how it can be managed and how to minimise creating waste on site

2. Site waste management plans

Outline the information requirements and benefits of implementing a site waste management plan

3. Describing and classifying waste

Identify the different categories and classes of waste and legislation governing waste in the UK

4. Managing and transferring waste

Outline the specific roles that have responsibilities for handling waste and the documentation that accompanies waste transfers

5. Management of hazardous waste

Describe how to manage hazardous waste and state the regulations that cover hazardous waste

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