CITB SEATS Course

Get Certified and Help Lead a Greener Construction Industry

Complete your CITB SEATS training with this 1-day Site Environmental Awareness course. Designed for site supervisors and managers, this essential qualification helps you improve environmental standards, manage sustainability, and stay legally compliant on construction projects.

What is SEATS?

What is the CITB SEATS Course and Who Is It For?

The CITB Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS) is part of the CITB Site Safety Plus suite and is endorsed by Build UK. This one-day environmental awareness course is ideal for anyone with supervisory or management duties on site.

Whether you're working in construction, building, or civil engineering, SEATS training helps you understand how your role impacts the environment, and how to reduce that impact responsibly and legally.

SEATS training is ideal for:

Site supervisors and team leaders
Foremen and site managers
Anyone responsible for environmental performance on site

CITB SEATS Course Content – What You’ll Learn

Through tutor-led discussions, group exercises and real-world case studies, this SEATS course equips delegates with the knowledge and tools to identify environmental risks and implement best practice.

SEATS Course Content Includes:

Understand legal compliance and current environmental legislation
Learn pollution control and prevention techniques
Manage water, waste and natural resource use responsibly
Support biodiversity, ecology and sustainable construction
Implement Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Recognise heritage and archaeology protection duties
Reduce disruption to local communities and be a good neighbour

✔ Expert CITB SEATS training available nationwide or online via Zoom

✔ Includes official SEATS course materials (digital or print)

✔ Receive a recognised CITB SEATS certificate, valid for 5 years

How is the SEATS Course Delivered?

✔ Classroom or Online Options
Choose between attending in person at a local training venue or completing your SEATS course remotely via live Zoom sessions. Both formats offer interactive learning, group activities, and a final assessment led by a qualified CITB tutor.

To join an online SEATS course, you’ll need:
• A laptop or computer with a camera, microphone, and internet access
• Zoom installed (free to download)
• Basic computer literacy

✔ In-House Training Available
We also offer private SEATS courses for groups of 4 to 12 delegates. These can be delivered online or at a location of your choice. Perfect for businesses looking to upskill teams in one go. Contact us for tailored pricing and availability.

Why Choose SEATS Training?

Taking the CITB SEATS environmental awareness course helps ensure your sites meet environmental regulations and industry standards. You'll also:
Demonstrate your company’s commitment to sustainability
Enhance your progression into leadership and compliance roles
Minimise the risk of costly environmental incidents
Learn how to manage waste, pollution and resource use effectively
Build safer, greener, and more responsible construction sites
Enhance your CV and gain a recognised environmental qualification
Contribute to project efficiency by avoiding environmental delays and penalties

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Course Details

Course Info	Details
Accreditation	CITB (Site Safety Plus)
Duration	1 Day
Certificate Validity	5 Years
Assessment	25 question exam + trainer review
Certificate Format	Digital CITB SEATS Certificate
Entry Requirements	Must be able to read, write and understand English to a site supervisor standard
Additional Information	Photographic ID required (passport/ID)

Why Book with Essential Site Skills?

CITB Approved Training Organisation
National classroom & online availability
Trusted by major contractors and SMEs
Friendly expert support with bookings and CSCS card queries

Take the Lead in Sustainable Construction

Be the reason your site meets the highest environmental standards. Whether you're enhancing your own credentials or empowering your team, the CITB SEATS course is a smart investment in your future and the planet.

Don’t wait to lead by example, book your CITB SEATS course today and help shape a safer, greener future in construction.

CITB Grant Funding Available > If your company is CITB-registered, you will be eligible to claim a £60 grant for each delegate who successfully completes the CITB SEATS course. Find out how to claim CITB training grants here.

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