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.
A CITB grant of up to £52.50 per person is available for companies registered with the Construction Industry Training Board.
Delegates should inform their trainer if they have any serious health issues, physical problems, special considerations or are taking any medication which may create difficulties in undertaking elements of this training course.
For training held at your own location, please ensure that the classroom you make available has a 240v power supply and is a suitable size for the number of delegates attending.