CITB SEATS Environmental Awareness Training

CITB SEATS is a one-day training course delivered over approximately 7.5 hours.

The short session is easily digestible and allows you to gain the knowledge you need without spending too much time out of work.

Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme or (SEATS) is designed to provide Site Managers and Supervisors with an introduction to environmental issues on construction sites.

Not only will the course help you work to industry standard, but it will also help you to work more sustainably and environmentally friendly.

To attend this course, you must have a good knowledge of written and spoken English.

This is a mandatory requirement from CITB’s scheme rules, but it’s also important that you understand all of the training you are receiving to get the most out of it and pass the exam.

You will need to provide Photographic ID and your national insurance number  on the first day of the course.

This is just a quick check to ensure that you are the correct person attending the course.

Attending the Remote Learning course.

You must have access to a computer or laptop that uses a microphone and webcam. Without all of the correct equipment, you won’t attend the course properly or in line with the scheme rules.

Yes, this course is CITB accredited and part of the Site Safety Plus suite of courses. Upon completion of your training, you will receive a CITB accredited certificate, which will be delivered in 6-8 weeks.

After five years, the SEATS certificate will expire. To remain SEATS certified, you will need to attend the course again.

This course can be delivered via both classroom-based or Online / Remote Learning.

Public Classroom Courses

You can attend the CITB SEATS course in a classroom in anyone of our training venues across the country. The venues have traditional classroom settings, will be delivered by a SEATS approved trainer and can sit 12 delegates.

Delegates can book themselves onto the live course dates plotted through the year, or their company can do it for them. You can find all of our upcoming CITB SEATS course dates here.

Remote Learning

Remote CITB SEATS courses are delivered online via Zoom. Delegates can attend these courses from their workplace or home, eliminating the need to travel to a training venue.

To access the course, delegates must join the course using the link provided. However, they will need a computer or laptop with a screen, camera, microphone and access to the internet to attend this course online.

The course delivery is similar to the classroom; they will interact with other delegates and the tutor and have access to a downloadable copy of the learning materials. You will also complete the final exam online.

We have multiple course dates available to book online or over the phone for this course.

In-house Courses

We can also arrange for the SEATS course to be delivered as an in-house course specifically for your company. This course can be delivered in one of our classrooms, remotely or in a venue of your choosing.

In-house training can be beneficial for this course, as the content can include company-specific examples. To arrange this course for you, you must have a  minimum of 4 delegates and no more than 12 delegates.

We price each in-house course individually depending on location and number of delegates. Complete the in-house training enquiry form on this page, and one of the team will be in touch to provide a quote.

Yes, companies who are CITB registered can claim for each delegate who successfully pass this course.

You can find the list of short courses and the grant amounts you can claim here: CITB Grant Value for Short Courses

What does SEATS stand for?

Site Environmental awareness training scheme

How long is the SEATS course?

The SEATS course is delivered over one day. Approximately 7.5 hours of training.

How long is the SEATS certificate valid for?

The SEATS certificate is valid for 5 years and must be renewed by attending the course again.