NAS Training
The NAS International Training Programme is open to everybody who is interested in learning more about maritime archaeology. Internationally recognised it provides the knowledge and skills to help you get involved with projects in the UK and around the world. With a modular structure and a choice of specialist courses the programme offers the chance to get as involved as you like, whether you are interested in carrying out surveys, taking photographs, geophysics or even making ancient tools the NAS has something for you!
Since its introduction in 2000 more than 1900 people have taken the first step on the NAS Training Programme with the Introduction Course, with many going on to complete the Part I, II and III Certificates. NAS courses are run all over the world and we have many International Training Partners who run NAS courses from Argentina to Australia. For more information on the NAS International Training Partners please visit the NAS International pages
For more information on the different stages of the NAS Training Programme, please follow the links below.
Training booking form
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Training Timetable (240kb PDF)
NAS Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology
This is a one-day introduction to archaeology and maritime archaeology. The course combines theory and practical sessions covering topics such as dating methods and 2D survey. 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 knowledge and skills learnt during the Introduction Course. Look at planning and executing your own project, taking the survey from 2D methods to 3D.
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NAS Part II Intermediate Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology
After learning the basics, the Part II certificate encourages you to use them
by producing a short survey report on a site of your choice. You will also need to develop a broader awarness of current activities in archaeology by attending two days of conferences or heritage events.
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NAS Part III Advanced Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology
Part III is a broad qualification achieved by attending short
courses. Courses are run in 8 different modules including archaeological science, survey, recording and conservation, covering topics such as dendrochronology, photomosaics and geophysics.
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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. The qualification is achieved through gaining fieldwork experience and the produciton of a report.
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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.
NAS is a member of The Archaeology Training Forum
The NAS Training Programme in the UK currently receives support from Cadw, Historic Scotland and Excalibur
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