Environmental management in construction - refresher

Duration

Minimum of 6 guided learning hours

If e-learning only, the duration is to be at least 50% of this.

Purpose/scope

The purpose of Environmental management in construction – refresher course is for delegates who have previously passed the full Environmental management in construction course or subsequent refresher course and can provide proof of attendance.

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):

• management and leadership

Delegate pre-requisites

There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard. However, a basic knowledge of environmental issues, terminology and procedures would be beneficial. A course developed from the standard Environmental supervision in construction may be beneficial.

Instruction/supervision

As a minimum, course instructors must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:

• a train the trainer or instructional techniques course certificate
• successfully completed training to this standard
• at least 2 years relevant industrial experience
• a verifiable CV

In addition, they must hold at least ONE of the following:

• a degree in an Environmental or Sustainability discipline
• NVQ/SVQ Level 3/4 in Environmental Management
• NEBOSH Environmental Diploma
• Associate Membership of IEMA.

Delivery

Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment.

All delegate materials must be of a suitable quality for delegate to achieve learning outcomes and must be delivered on a reliable delivery platform.

The class size and delegate/instructor ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable candidates to achieve the learning outcomes.

The following delivery method may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• classroom
• a blend of classroom and e-learning
• e-learning

This standard is considered to contain 51% or more theoretical learning.

Assessment

For the successful completion of training, delegate must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures the learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.

Quality assurance

Quality Assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the Training Organisation can meet the requirements of the Training Standard. Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB Quality Assurance team.

Renewal

Refresher every 5 years 

Buffer / grace period

6 months

Classification

Recommended Refresher

Approval date

March 2023

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date

Learning outcomes to be refreshed

The delegate will be able to:

• describe sustainable development and the environment, the UK Governments strategy and priorities and the role the construction industry plays in achieving these priorities.
• identify stakeholders and regulators in a construction activity and give examples of their involvement or interaction during a construction project.
• describe the most common construction sustainability assessment tools and the categories of performance.
• describe the benefits of the Environmental Management System (EMS) in relation to efficiency targets and protection of the environment.
• outline the global issues associated with energy production and consumption, the effects on the environment and the initiatives being implemented to address these problems.
• give examples of low carbon renewable sources for heat and electricity and governments’ financial incentive.
• identify the building regulations, site activities and certification schemes that support energy performance and outline their importance in delivering energy efficient buildings.
• outline why archaeology and the built heritage are important assets and why the construction process must consider archaeological factors.
• identify elements of the heritage environment that are offered protection under legislation.
• outline how archaeology can be considered as a hazard and the adverse effects it can have on a project.
• state the importance of wildlife management in the planning stage and identify the potential impacts construction has on plants and wildlife.
• explain actions that promote and enhance biodiversity and avoids negative impacts from development work.
• describe the importance of protecting wildlife, locations where wildlife may be found and the requirements of legislation covering protection.
• outline the requirements of legislation covering tree and hedgerow protection and identify the appropriate authority.
• identify and describe what Invasive species are and the control measures that support effective management and disposal.
• describe what constitutes a statutory nuisance and how nuisance on site can be avoided.
• describe the role of Local Authorities and Environment Agencies in the management of air quality.
• describe how to manage the environmental impact of air pollution on site.
• outline how a good transport management plan can help with the management of nuisance on site.
• outline methods of controlling noise and vibration to minimise impact on the environment.
• describe how to minimise the impact of light pollution on the environment.
• describe why community liaison is good for business.
• outline the importance of taking care of water, protecting against pollution from construction activity and the regulations that support this protection.
• outline the rules around water abstraction from mains and watercourses and the importance of monitoring.
• explain how to manage contaminated water and outline the regulations, licencing and permitting that cover discharge to surface water and drain systems.
• describe the general binding rules, how pollution can be identified and when a permit or exemption will be required when working near a watercourse.
• outline information included in an incident response plan and the basic actions to respond to pollution incidents.
• state the impacts construction has on resource depletion and waste creation and the purpose of a site waste management plan and design for manufacture and assembly.
• outline the criteria that is used to define water scarcity.
• outline what life cycle assessment is and specific stages in the life of a building that should be considered.
• outline the policy and regulations that ensure timber is responsibly and ethically sourced.
• describe the positive and negative impact construction has on soil and why it is important to protect it.
• outline what constitutes contaminated land, how it can be identified and how contamination may have occurred.
• describe how to manage contaminated land and identify guidance, licensing and permitting that supports the treatment.
• identify sites that may contain unexpected contaminants and the actions to take when excavating in these areas.
• explain waste, how it can be managed and how to minimise the creation of waste on site.
• outline the process, information requirements and benefits of implementing a Site Waste Management Plan.
• identify the different categories and classes of waste and the legislation governing waste in the UK.
• outline the duty of care, the specific roles that have responsibilities and the regulations that cover waste.
• identify the regulations and control measures that cover hazardous waste.
• outline the purpose of using quality protocol.
• outline the regulations and guidance covering electrical equipment.