Developed by leading construction and engineering solution providers Costain, Skanska and Wates Group with support from CITB-ConstructionSkills, the new course is fully endorsed by the UK Contractors Group (UKCG) and the Environment Agency (EA).
SEATS will provide those working on site with the knowledge required to drive environmental best practice – as well as a common, transferable training programme for the UK construction industry – reducing the costs and duplication of large contractors having to develop their own in-house training schemes and providing a programme that
Speaking on behalf of its members, Head of Policy at UKCG, Simon Nathan, said:
“UKCG members recognise their responsibility to take a leadership role in promoting environmental best practice. The SEATS course will provide a common benchmark for those working on site and will be a recognised programme that can be utilised by firms large and small.”
The one day SEATS course provides knowledge in managing typical site environmental issues, including site environmental sustainability, water management, resource efficiency, contamination and hazard awareness.
To book a place on the new course or to find out more about SEATS, click here.