SEATS

Introduction

The CITB SEATS (Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme) is a one-day course, from 0830hrs until 1630hrs aimed at providing students with an introduction to environmental considerations to be taken on construction sites.

It is designed to meet the basic environmental knowledge that the sub-contract chain are required to prove to major contractors.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course students will be able to:

understand the need to protect the environment
implement environmental management systems into the management of the site
have an understanding of the impact archaeology and heritage can have on a site
identify the principles of the good neighbour initiative
appreciate the need to be a responsible contractor

Course Content

Module 1 - Sustainable Construction and the Environment

Module 2 - Environmental Management Systems

Module 3 - Archaeology & Heritage

Module 4 - Ecology & Biodiversity

Module 5 - Statutory Nuisance

Module 6 - Water Management & Pollution Control

Module 7 - Resource Management

Module 8 - Soil Management & Contamination Control

Module 9 - Waste & Material Management

Assessment

To obtain certification students must pass a 30 minute exam consisting of 25 multiple-choice questions, selected by CITB. The pass mark is 72% (18 out of 25).

Students are allowed to refer to the course book for the final 10 minutes of the exam.

Our very happy SEATS students …

CITB SEATS (Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme)

Certification

Certification for this course is valid for 5 years. To remain certified in this area, you will need to take a refresher course before the expiry date on your certificate, otherwise the full course will need to be retaken.

Please be aware that certificates may take up to 8 weeks to be processed and delivered from CITB. If you have recently completed a course you can evidence your qualification by viewing your up-to-date training record on the Online CITB Card Checker (click to visit).