SEATS (Site Environmental Awareness Safety Training)

SEATS – Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme — Course Overview

Our SEATS (Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme) course is designed for site supervisors, managers and individuals working in the construction industry who want to develop their understanding of environmental responsibilities on site.

The course provides essential knowledge and practical guidance on environmental awareness, helping delegates understand how construction activities can affect the environment and how to minimise their impact. It also supports organisations in meeting their environmental responsibilities and promoting good environmental practices across construction sites.

What You Will Cover In Our SEATS Course

Through a combination of classroom instruction, discussions and practical examples, this SEATS training course teaches you:

• The importance of environmental awareness within the construction industry

• Key environmental legislation and regulations relevant to construction sites

• The responsibilities of employers, employees and site supervisors in protecting the environment

• How to identify common environmental risks and hazards on construction sites

• Effective waste management, including waste reduction, segregation and disposal

• How to prevent pollution and manage potential environmental incidents

• The importance of protecting watercourses, wildlife and natural habitats

• Energy efficiency and the responsible use of resources on site

• How to implement environmental management plans and good working practices

• Ways to monitor environmental performance and encourage sustainable construction practices

Assessment & SEATS Certification

During the SEATS course, delegates will complete an assessment to demonstrate their understanding of the environmental principles and practices covered throughout the training.

Successful completion of the course and assessment will result in a SEATS certificate, demonstrating your knowledge of environmental awareness within the construction industry.

This qualification helps demonstrate your commitment to responsible environmental practices and can support your professional development within the construction sector.

Course Format

Duration: One day, usually 6–8 hours

Structure: A combination of classroom-based learning, group discussions and practical examples at Mark One Training Centre or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Class size: Maximum 10 delegates, ensuring individual support and opportunities to participate throughout the course.

PPE: No specialist PPE is generally required as the course is classroom-based.

Why Should You Take a SEATS Course?

Environmental awareness is an increasingly important part of the construction industry. Construction sites can have a significant impact on the surrounding environment, making it essential for workers, supervisors and managers to understand how to identify and reduce environmental risks.

By completing our SEATS training course, you will develop the knowledge and confidence to promote environmentally responsible working practices, understand relevant environmental legislation, reduce waste and pollution, and help protect the environment on construction sites.

Whether you're looking to improve your environmental knowledge, progress within the construction industry or meet site training requirements, the SEATS course provides valuable knowledge that can be applied in everyday working environments.

The course aims to help you:

• Understand the legal requirements for supervising work and protecting the environment.
• Protect ecosystems, including plants, animals and other organisms and their relationships with their surroundings.
• Use environmental management systems and processes to reduce environmental damage.
• Help reduce statutory nuisance and disturbance to neighbouring communities.
• Manage the effects of archaeology and heritage considerations on construction work.
• Control water use and reduce construction’s impact on natural water supplies.
• Apply measures to prevent pollution of watercourses.
• Identify ethically sourced timber and understand its chain of custody.
• Identify, control and manage contamination on brownfield sites.
• Classify and separate waste, and arrange for its proper disposal

This is a theoy based course so no PPE is required.

There are no formal entry requirements. However, the course is intended for construction supervisors, and you should consider whether it is suitable for your role before enrolling. You must be competent in English at site supervisor level.

If you have any questions about suitability or require learning support, please contact Mark One Training before the course so that we can discuss your needs