Overview:
A new one day classroom based course will provide candidates with an introduction to environmental issues on construction sites. It is designed to meet the basic environmental knowledge that the sub-contract chain are required to prove to major contractors. It also covers the environmental aspects of the new HS&E touch screen test
Aims & Objectives:
At the end of the course delegates will have gained knowledge and skills in:
- What the environment is and why it is important
- The outline of environmental management systems
- Waste management
- Pollution prevention and water management
- Good neighbour- statutory nuisance, communication
- Archaeology and heritage
- Energy and resources
- Being a responsible contractor
Course Outline:
- Why is the environment important?
- Environmental Management Systems
- Ecology
- Contaminated land
- Waste management
- Pollution prevention and water management
- Good neighbour
- Protecting our heritage
- Energy and resources
- Exam
- Being responsible
- Summary, feedback and close
Mode of Delivery:
Classroom based Tutorials and Case Studies and multiple choice question examination. It is also expected that delegates interact during the course
Intended For:
Staff with management or supervisory responsibilities
Pre-Course Requirements:
Candidates would be expected to have good spoken and written English
