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Annual Shipwreck Conference

This conference is a NAS accredited event which will help in attaining your NAS Part II.
(date: Sat 4th February 2012)

Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology

A one day course introducing nautical archaeology and the NAS. The day includes a mix of theory and practical sessions, both on land and in a pool. Diving is not mandatory. Cost £55
(date: Sun 12th February 2012)

NAS Part III Advanced Certificate in Shipwreck Research

One day course with Deanna Groom from the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Wales. Cost £53 Now Fully Booked!
(date: Sat 18th February 2012)

Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology

A one day course introducing nautical archaeology and the NAS. The day includes a mix of theory and practical sessions, both on land and in a pool. Diving is not mandatory. Cost £85
(date: Sat 25th February 2012)

NAS Part III Advanced Certificate in Finds Drawing

A two day course on Finds Drawing and illustration covering the basic techniques used and practical sessions for a chance to have a go yourself. Cost £158
(date: Sat 25th February 2012)

Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology

A one day course introducing nautical archaeology and the NAS. The day includes a mix of theory and practical sessions, both on land and in a pool. Diving is not mandatory. Cost £55 thanks to funding from CADW
(date: Sat 10th March 2012)

Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology

A one day course introducing nautical archaeology and the NAS. The day includes a mix of theory and practical sessions, both on land and in a pool. Diving is not mandatory. Cost £35, sponsored by ProMare.
(date: Sat 10th March 2012)

NAS Skills Refresher Day

A chance to refresh your skills in various survey methods. Perfect to brush up before your Part II Survey project. Cost £40
(date: Sat 17th March 2012)

NAS Part III Advanced Certificate in Marine Conservation

A two day course covering the basic science, methods and techniques used in marine conservation lead by York Archaeological Trust head conservator Ian Panter. Cost £158 Now Fully Booked!
(date: Sat 24th March 2012)

NAS Part I Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology

A two day course building on the knowledge and skills learnt during the Introduction course, inlcuding theory and practical sessions. Includes 2 Open water dives. Diving is not mandatory. Costs £50, sponsored by ProMare.
(date: Sat 24th March 2012)

NAS Part III Advanced Certificate in Museology

A one day course looking at the importance of museums and how they run with a special behind the scenes tour of the new Mary Rose Museum. Cost £116 Now Fully Booked!
(date: Fri 30th March 2012)

NAS Part I Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology

A 2 day course building on the Knowledge and skills learnt during the Introduction course, inlcuding theory and practical sessions. This is a Non-Diving course. Cost: £140
(date: Sat 31st March 2012)

DEGUWA Annual Conference

This conference is a NAS accredited event which will help in attaining your NAS Part II.
(date: Sat 31st March 2012)

NAS Part III Advanced Certificate in Ropes and Cordage

A two day course looking at the differences between ropes and cordage, their uses and how they are made. Cost £158 Now Fully Booked!
(date: Sat 14th April 2012)

IfA Annual Conference for Archaeologists

This conference is a NAS accredited event which will help in attaining your NAS Part II.
(date: Wed 18th April 2012)

Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology

NAS Part III Advanced Certificate in Survey Management

A two day course in Survey Management providing instruction on planning, management, processing and reporting on survey work undertaken on maritime sites. NAS Part I must be achieved to attend this course. Cost £105, sponsored by ProMare.
(date: Sat 21st April 2012)

Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology

A one day course introducing nautical archaeology and the NAS. The day includes a mix of theory and practical sessions, both on land and in a pool. Diving is not mandatory. Cost £75
(date: Fri 11th May 2012)

NAS Part I Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology

NAS Protected Wreck Days

Join the NAS team for a chance to dive the protected wreck sites of the Norman's Bay and Holland 5. Cost £70
(date: Fri 18th May 2012)

NAS Part III Advanced Certificate in Environmental Archaeology

A two day course with English Heritage looking at the various techniques used in environmental archaeology, consisting of both theory and practical sessions. Cost £158
(date: Sat 19th May 2012)

BSAC Wreck Appreciation Course

This two day course is aimed at those primarily new to wreck diving and provides the opportunity to learn skills that will help you get more from your diving. Cost £115
(date: Sat 26th May 2012)

Grand Traverse Bay 2012 Underwater Field School

The aim of the two week field-school is to provide participants with an opportunity to participate (under the supervision of qualified archaeologists) in an archaeological survey of a substantial 20th century Pier in Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan.
(date: Sat 2nd June 2012)

Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology

NAS Part II Heritage Day - H.M.S Belfast

A one day behind the scenes trip to the H.M.S Belfast with special talks by the museum director and the head conservator. Cost £65 Now Fully Booked!
(date: Wed 27th June 2012)

NAS Protected Wreck Days

Join the NAS team for a chance to dive the protected wreck sites of the Norman's Bay and Holland 5. Cost £75
(date: Sat 30th June 2012)

NAS Protected Wreck Days

Join the NAS team for a chance to dive the protected wreck sites of the Norman's Bay and Holland 5. Cost £75
(date: Sun 1st July 2012)

Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology

A one day course introducing nautical archaeology and the NAS. The day includes a mix of theory and practical sessions, both on land and in a pool. Diving is not mandatory. Cost £65
(date: Fri 6th July 2012)

NAS Part I Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology

NAS Part III Advanced Certificate in Ancient Shipwrightry -Theory Day

A one day course in Ancient Shipwrightry looking at the tools, techniques and methods used for the past 500 years. This is a theory day only. Cost £74 Now Fully Booked!
(date: Sat 14th July 2012)

NAS Part III Advanced Certificate in Ancient Shipwrightry

A two day course which is split into theory and practical. The first day is completely theory based with the second day full of hands on practical. Cost £158 Now Fully Booked!
(date: Sat 14th July 2012)

NAS Skills Refresher Day

A chance to refresh your skills in various survey methods. Perfect to brush up before your Part II Survey project. Cost £40
(date: Sat 11th August 2012)

Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology

NAS Part I Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology

Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology

ISBSA 2012

This conference is a NAS accredited event which will help in attaining your NAS Part II.
(date: Mon 8th October 2012)

NAS Part I Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology

NAS Part III Advanced Certificate in Recognising Ship timbers

A one day course in how to recognise ship's timbers in secondary uses. Looking at buildings and beyond with Damien Goodburn. Cost £80
(date: Sat 20th October 2012)

NAS 2012 Annual Conference

The NAS Annual conference offers the opportunity to meet members and speakers from around the world. This conference is a NAS accredited event which will help in attaining your NAS Part II.
(date: Sat 3rd November 2012)

NAS Part III Advanced Certificate in Project Management

A two day course which introduces the factors to be considered for the management of marine archaeological projects and highlights some of the problems that may be encountered. Cost £105, sponsored by ProMare.
(date: Sat 17th November 2012)

NAS Part III Advanced Certificate in Ship Science

A two day course looking at the science behind ships. Run by the Ship Science and Engineering Department at Southampton University. £158 Now Fully Booked!
(date: Sat 24th November 2012)