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CITB SEATS Course (Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme)
Aimed at site supervisors and managers, the CITB SEATS course is a one-day program that provides essential knowledge on environmental challenges in construction.
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CITB SEATS Training Course
The CITB SEATS course, also known as the Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme, is a one-day program for supervisors and managers.
It covers relevant legislation and environmental issues in construction, civil engineering, and building industries, equipping supervisors with essential environmental knowledge.
Course Content
- Sustainable construction and the environment
- Environmental management systems
- Archaeology and heritage
- Ecology and biodiversity
- Statutory nuisance
- Water management and pollution control
- Resource management
- Soil management and contamination control
- Waste and material management
Entry Requirements
This course has no formal entry requirements but is designed for construction supervisors and managers. Delegates should have a good command of English at a management level.
If taking the course online, a laptop or PC with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection is required.
CITB SEATS Exam
At the end of the course, you will take a 30-minute exam with 25 questions, including 22 multiple-choice and 3 multiple-response questions.
Multiple-choice questions are worth one point each, while multiple-response questions can earn between one and three marks.
The pass mark is 80% (24 out of 30), and you may use your textbook during the last 10 minutes of the exam.
Resit Procedure
If you score between 70%–77% (21–23 out of 30), you are eligible to resit the exam. However, failing the resit means you must retake the full SEATS course.
If you score below 67% (20 or fewer correct answers), you must complete the full course before attempting the exam again.
What Will I Receive After Passing this Course?
Upon passing the CITB SEATS course, you’ll receive a CITB-accredited Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS) certificate valid for five years.
Can I Complete the SEATS Training Online?
Yes, the SEATS Course can be completed online via Zoom, offering a convenient way to learn without the hassle of commuting.
What is the SEATS Course Price?
You can take the SEATS course for as little as £190, all-inclusive.
How Long is this Course?
The CITB SEATS course is a one-day training session lasting approximately 8 hours.
CITB Site Safety Plus
The CITB SEATS training is part of the Site Safety Plus program, which is tailored for professionals in construction, civil engineering, and related industries.
The most frequently taken SSP courses include:
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What you will learn
- Supervise and protect the environment legally
- Protect eco-system interactions
- Follow systems to reduce environmental damage
- Minimise neighbour disturbances
- Manage archaeological and heritage impact
- Control water usage and protect supplies
- Prevent watercourse pollution
- Identify ethically sourced timber
- Manage contamination on brownfield sites
- Properly classify and dispose of waste
Course content
- Sustainability and the environment
State what sustainable development is, and how the construction industry plays a part in achieving it. - Regulations and activities supporting sustainable construction
Identify relevant regulations, activities, certification schemes, examples of low-carbon renewable sources for heat and examples of energy-efficient approaches. - Environmental stakeholders and regulators
Identify key stakeholders with specific environmental responsibilities and state the principles of environmental policy.
- Site environmental management systems
List the benefits of an environmental management system (EMS) in relation to efficiency targets and protection of the environment.
- Archaeology and heritage
Outline control measures for managing archaeology and heritage and explain why it is important to protect them. - Protected monuments, buildings and sites
Identify elements of the heritage environment that are offered protection under legislation, the consequences of non-compliance and the risks associated with legacy building materials.
- Ecology
State how to manage ecology on site, how designated sites are used and why ecology needs to be considered early in the project life cycle. - Biodiversity
Explain actions that promote and enhance biodiversity and avoid negative impacts from development work. - Endangered, protected and priority species and habitats
Describe the importance of protecting wildlife and their habitats, the legislation protecting wildlife, and the difference between endangered, protected and priority species. - Wildlife
Outline locations where wildlife may be found and the requirements of legislation covering their protection. - Tree and hedgerow protection
State why trees and hedgerows are important and the key legislation covering the protection of trees and hedgerows. - Invasive species
State what invasive species are and the control measures that support their effective management and disposal.
- Statutory nuisance
Describe what constitutes a statutory nuisance and how nuisance on site can be avoided. - Air quality
State the key responsibilities of Local Authorities and Environment Agencies in the management of air quality. - Air pollution
Describe how to manage the environmental impact of air pollution on site. - Noise and vibration
Outline methods of controlling noise and vibration to minimise their impact on the environment. - Light pollution
Describe how to minimise the impact of light pollution on the environment. - Community liaison
Explain why community liaison is good for business.
- Water management
Outline the importance of taking care of water, protecting against pollution from construction activities and actions to manage water leaving site. - Dewatering and abstraction of water
Compare the difference between dewatering and abstraction and know how to obtain a licence and why monitoring water volumes is important. - Discharge
State what contaminated water is, know methods of managing it, and identify key regulations that control water discharge. - Pollution prevention
Identify the factors to be considered when setting up site and the control measures needed to prevent water pollution. - Pollution incident response plans
Outline the processes, actions and responses that support pollution avoidance.
- Resource efficiency
State the impacts of construction on natural resources and explain how good management supports efficient resource management. - Timber and chain of custody
Outline the importance and purpose of sourcing timber responsibly and ethically.
- Contamination control
Outline what constitutes contaminated land, how it can be identified and how contamination may have occurred. - Contaminates
Identify sites that may contain contaminates and actions when excavating in these areas. - Soil management
Describe the positive and negative impacts of construction on the soil and why it is important to protect it.
- Waste
Explain what waste is, how it can be managed and how to minimise creating waste on site. - Site waste management plans
Outline the information requirements and the benefits of implementing a site waste management plan. - Describing and classifying waste
Identify the different categories and classes of waste and legislation governing waste in the UK. - Managing and transferring waste
Outline the specific roles that have responsibilities for handling waste and the documentation that accompanies waste transfers. - Management of hazardous waste
Describe how to manage hazardous waste and state the regulations that cover hazardous waste.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SEATS, or Site Environmental Safety Training Scheme, is a CITB-accredited course within the Site Safety Plus (SSP) Scheme. The course offers supervisors and managers key insights into managing environmental issues on construction sites.
The SEATS course costs around £190, all-inclusive. Prices may vary depending on whether you choose a weekend or weekday session.
The SEATS course is a one-day training lasting about 8 hours.
With a 96% pass rate, the SEATS course is generally easy, and most learners succeed on their first try. If you don’t pass, a resit option is available.
If you score between 70% and 77% (21-23 out of 30), you can resit the exam. Failing the resit means you’ll need to retake the full SEATS course.
If you score below 67% (20 or fewer correct answers), you must complete the entire course before retaking the exam.