19 Aug 2026
CITB SEATS Course – Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme
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The CITB SEATS Course is a one-day course designed to provide construction professionals with a solid understanding of environmental management on site, including current legislation, best practice, and sustainability principles. This course helps delegates recognise the environmental impact of construction activities and equips them with the knowledge and skills to control, reduce, and manage these impacts effectively. By the end of the day, participants will be able to work in a more sustainable, environmentally conscious manner, helping to protect ecosystems and meet the expectations of clients and major contractors. Completion of the SEATS programme leads to a highly recognised qualification, endorsed within the construction industry, and is valid for five years, ensuring your environmental awareness remains up to date.
This one-day Site Safety Plus SEATS course is suitable for staff with management or supervisory responsibilities.
Course Content
The CITB SEATS Course (Site Environmental Awareness
Training Scheme) covers the essential knowledge and skills required to work in
an environmentally responsible manner on construction sites.
Key topics include:
Understanding the environment
- The
significance and importance of environmental management in construction
- Environmental
impact and sustainability awareness
Environmental management systems
- Basic
principles of Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
- Site
procedures to ensure compliance and best practice
Resource and waste management
- Effective
site waste management
- Efficient
use of energy and other resources
- Pollution
prevention and water management
Responsible site practices
- Acting
as a responsible contractor and a good neighbour
- Managing
statutory nuisance, effective communications, and stakeholder engagement
- Considerations
for archaeology, heritage, and local environmental protection
This structure ensures delegates leave the course with
the knowledge to reduce environmental impact, comply with legislation, and
adopt sustainable practices on site.
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