CITB SEATS
CITB SEATS training teaches construction workers how to manage environmental risks like pollution, waste, noise, and energy use responsibly.
Course Length: 1 Day
Course Overview
This course helps learners understand how their work can affect the environment and what practical steps can be taken to reduce that impact.
By improving awareness of environmental responsibilities, legal requirements and best practice on site, CITB SEATS training helps organisations protect the environment, improve compliance and promote more sustainable ways of working across construction projects.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the environmental impact of construction activities and why environmental management is important on site.
- Recognise the key environmental issues that affect construction, building and civil engineering projects.
- Understand the legal responsibilities and environmental legislation relevant to construction activities.
- Identify how construction work can affect air, land, water, wildlife and surrounding communities.
- Understand the purpose of environmental management systems and how they support compliance and best practice on site.
- Recognise the importance of sustainable construction and the role of individuals in reducing environmental impact.
- Understand how to prevent pollution incidents and control environmental risks on site.
- Identify good practice for water management, waste management and resource efficiency.
- Recognise the importance of protecting ecology, biodiversity, archaeology and heritage during construction work.
- Understand how to reduce statutory nuisance, including noise, dust, vibration and disturbance to neighbours.
- Identify the risks associated with contaminated land and soil management.
- Understand how to manage materials and waste responsibly, including segregation, storage and disposal.
- Recognise the importance of communication, planning and monitoring in improving environmental performance.
- Apply practical steps to reduce environmental harm and promote sustainable working practices on construction sites.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for anyone working in construction, civil engineering or related industries who wants to improve their understanding of environmental management and sustainable working practices.
FAQ's
No. The course is designed to provide a clear introduction to environmental awareness in construction and is suitable for those with little or no previous experience.
Yes. The course covers key environmental legislation and the responsibilities individuals and organisations have to protect the environment while carrying out construction work.
General health and safety training focuses on protecting people in the workplace, while CITB SEATS focuses specifically on environmental responsibilities and reducing the environmental impact of construction work.
No. The course is suitable for operatives, supervisors, managers and anyone involved in construction activities who needs a better understanding of environmental responsibilities.
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- CITB Health and Safety Awareness (HSA)
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At AM Training Specialists Ltd, we are committed to delivering high-quality, engaging, and practical training that equips learners with the knowledge and confidence to apply their skills in the workplace. Our experienced instructors bring real-world industry expertise to every course, ensuring training is relevant, interactive, and compliant with current legislation and best practice. Whether you are developing new skills or refreshing existing knowledge, our training is designed to help individuals and organisations improve safety, competence, and performance.
Construction work can affect air, water, land, wildlife and local communities. Environmental awareness helps workers understand how to reduce pollution, minimise waste and work more sustainably.
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