Who Should Attend?
The latest edition of the Site Safety Plus framework; this one-day course is designed for Site Managers and Supervisors. In addition to the SMSTS and SSSTS qualifications, this course covers environmental issues on a construction site in more detail.
Training Course Aims:
This training course is designed to enable Site Supervisors and Site Managers to:
- Understand the environmental impacts of construction processes.
- Understand the relevant legislation and how to regulate it.
- Understand how to achieve compliance.
- Understand best practice techniques to use on site.
Knowledge
By the end of the CITB Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS) course, delegates will be able to:
- Implement best practice techniques on site.
- Implement and regulate correct and appropriate legislation.
- Understand the environmental impacts of the construction process.
Training Course Content
This SEATS training course contains the following topics:
- Why is the environment important?
- Environmental Management Systems.
- Ecology.
- Contaminated Land.
- Waste Management.
- Pollution and Water Management.
- Being a Good Neighbour.
- Energy and Resources.
For in company courses, an hour of training can be dedicated to reflect individual company requirements or sector-specific issues (please note that this material will not be included in the exam).
Delegates will successfully complete the course by achieving a minimum of 18 out of 25 correct answers in a multiple choice examination.
Delegates will also have a ‘Being Responsible’ group discussion where they will be encouraged to discuss ideas of how they will implement changes on site.
Training Course Methods
A high proportion of group discussions, best practice sharing, exercises and case studies. Delegates will also be required to take a multiple choice examination.
Additional Information
On successful completion of the course, delegates will be awarded with a Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS) certificate accredited by the CITB, which is valid for five years.
Online Training:
Candidates will require:
- A laptop/tablet with camera and fast internet connection
- A quiet room to complete the course in
- A form of photo ID