Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS) Course
Key Features
Of this Environmental Aware SEATS Course:
- Covers current UK environmental legislation and site-specific compliance requirements
- Focuses on practical pollution prevention, waste hierarchy and resource efficiency on active construction sites
- Includes identification and management of risks to water, air, land and wildlife
- Provides delegates with tools to produce and maintain site environmental management plans
- Aligns with CITB standards and supports CSCS card renewal requirements
Course Date Availability
Environmental Aware SEATS training at the following 3 centres. Prices from £120 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Derby | 14th Sep 2026 |
| Guildford | 5th Nov 202616th Nov 2026 |
| VIRTUAL | 4th Jul 20268th Jul 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
The Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS) is a CITB-accredited one-day course designed for construction professionals who need to understand and manage environmental responsibilities on site. It delivers practical knowledge of legislation, pollution control and sustainable working practices that apply directly to live construction projects. In 2026 the course remains essential for anyone required to demonstrate environmental competence when working on sites regulated under current UK environmental law and client environmental policies.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Site managers and assistant site managers
- Supervisors and foremen with day-to-day site control duties
- Health and safety managers and advisors
- Project managers and contracts managers
- Operatives taking on environmental champion roles
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- How to interpret and apply key environmental legislation including the Environmental Protection Act and Waste Regulations
- Techniques for preventing pollution of watercourses, groundwater and air during construction activities
- Correct procedures for managing different waste streams and applying the waste hierarchy on site
- Methods for protecting habitats, trees and protected species during site works
- How to develop and implement an effective site environmental management plan
- Incident reporting, emergency response and environmental incident investigation procedures
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over a single day and combines short presentations with group discussions, case studies and practical exercises based on real construction site scenarios.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Environmental legislation and regulatory framework
- Site environmental management plans and documentation
- Pollution prevention and control measures
- Waste management and resource efficiency
- Protection of water, land, air and ecology
- Environmental incidents, reporting and emergency response
Private Courses On-site
Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS) training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive a CITB Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme certificate. This qualification is recognised across the UK construction industry and supports applications for the CSCS Green Labourer or Supervisor card when combined with the relevant health and safety test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS) questions:
The course is delivered over one full day of training and assessment.
There are no formal prerequisites, although delegates should have a basic understanding of construction site operations.
The course covers environmental legislation, site environmental management plans, pollution prevention, waste management, protection of water land air and ecology, plus incident reporting procedures.
Delegates complete a short multiple-choice test at the end of the day to demonstrate understanding of the key topics.
You receive a CITB Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme certificate.
The certificate does not expire but is often required to be renewed every five years to meet client or principal contractor expectations.
No. SEATS provides site-focused environmental awareness suitable for managers and supervisors, while more advanced qualifications exist for specialist environmental managers.
You only need to bring photo identification and a notepad for taking notes during the sessions.
Yes. The certificate can be used as evidence of environmental training when applying for or renewing certain CSCS cards alongside the appropriate health and safety test.
SEATS focuses specifically on environmental issues whereas SMSTS and SSSTS concentrate on health and safety management and supervision.
Yes. One of the core modules teaches delegates how to develop and maintain a practical site environmental management plan.
The course is designed primarily for people who work on or visit active construction sites and need to understand site-based environmental controls.
Prices per person typically start at £120. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The training uses current industry examples and site photographs to illustrate both good and poor environmental practice, helping delegates apply the learning directly when they return to their own projects.
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