NAS training
The NAS Training Programme helps
you learn more about archaeology, and offers you the opportunity
to practice the techniques involved - above and below the water.
Recognised by the major diving
organisations, and by many heritage organisations across the
world, the programme is an ideal way to gain experience in this
fascinating discipline.
The NAS has developed a modular
training programme, which becomes progressively more advanced from
the Introductory course through Parts I to IV, outlined below. Most
courses run over weekends, but there are a range of longer
summer schools and projects, where you can gain more experience -
and add to your qualification record.
NAS is a member of NIACE - The National Institute of Adult Continuing
Education (England and Wales). NIACE promotes adult learning as an essential
way of creating a more skilled and knowledgeable society.
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Training Timetable (240kb PDF)
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Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology
This one-day course on shipwreck archaeology includes
practical sessions, the principles of nautical archaeology and
a review of past and present projects. This is a general access
course designed to appeal to anyone who has an interest in the past.
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NAS Part I: Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology
This course builds on the 'Introductory' course. The practical
skills are deployed in a more challenging
open water environment. The course includes the use of 3-D survey
programmes, project planning, conservation of waterlogged finds
and geophysical survey techniques.
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NAS Part II: Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology
After learning the basics, the Part II course encourages you to use them
by producing a short survey report on a site of your choice. You are
also expected to develop awareness of broader activity in archaeology
by attending the equivalent of two days of relevant conferences.
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NAS Part III: Advanced Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology
Part III is a broad qualification achieved by attending weekend
courses and field schools, or by working on archaeological sites. The
courses include: conservation, archaeological science,
illustration, photography, ROVs, advanced diving, geophysical
survey, excavation and IT skills.
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NAS Part IV: Diploma in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology
This is the final element of the NAS Programme, and provides a
certification level for a fieldworker capable of supervising on
site in conjunction with an archaeological director.
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The NAS welcomes any enquiries concerning
the NAS Certification Programme (especially enquiries from outside the
United Kingdom). To learn more, please contact us.
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