NAS Training Courses in your club
Please note: if there are 10 or more people in your club/group who would like to do an NAS course, we would be happy to travel and put the course on locally for you. Please click here for further information.
Please note that the Introduction Course is a pre-requisite for attending the NAS Part I Course in ALL cases.
JANUARY
NAS Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Portsmouth
22nd January 2005
A one day introduction to archaeology and particularly underwater and foreshore archaeology. Includes practical tuition in 2D survey and a pool session for divers. Non-divers have a dry equivalent practical. Cost £50.00. Please contact NAS Training.
NAS Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Worcester
29th January 2005
A one day introduction to archaeology and particularly underwater and foreshore archaeology. Includes practical tuition in 2D survey and a pool session for divers. Non-divers have a dry equivalent practical. Cost £50.00. Please contact Stuart Bryan on: stuart@bryan19.fsnet.co.uk
Sorry this course has SOLD OUT. Reserve list only.
NAS Part III Flint Technology Course, Portsmouth
29th January 2005 with Phil Harding
Sorry this course has SOLD OUT. Reserve list only.
FEBRUARY
NAS Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Cardiff
5th February 2005
A one day introduction to archaeology and particularly underwater and foreshore archaeology. Includes practical tuition in 2D survey and a pool session for divers. Non-divers have a dry equivalent practical. Cost NOW ONLY £37.00 (25% DISCOUNT) Please contact NAS Training.
NAS Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Portsmouth
12th February 2005
A one day introduction to archaeology and particularly underwater and foreshore archaeology. Includes practical tuition in 2D survey and a pool session for divers. Non-divers have a dry equivalent practical. Cost £50.00. Please contact NAS Training.
NAS Advanced Diving Course, Middlesborough
19-20th February 2005
Sorry this course has SOLD OUT. Reserve list only.
NAS Part I Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Portsmouth
26th - 27th February 2005
This two day course builds on the the theory and pratice covered during the NAS Introduction Course. Practicals on each day take place at nearby Horsea Island Dive Centre (with dry practicals for non-divers). Cost £110 includes entry to Horsea (divers supply their own kit), NAS membership and course folder. Contact NAS Training.
MARCH
Diving with a Purpose - Adopt a Wreck Workshop, Portland, Dorset
12th March 2005
A one day workshop has been arranged for groups involved with the adopt a wreck scheme in Dorset. This day will give an opportunity for groups to meet and exchange ideas and information about how work has progressed on their adopted site. Will include presentations from adopted groups as well as NAS staff, the Receiver of Wreck and Seasearch staff. Please contact NAS Training for more information.
NAS Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Penzance
12th March 2005
A one day introduction to archaeology and particularly underwater and foreshore archaeology. Includes practical tuition in 2D survey and a pool session for divers. Non-divers have a dry equivalent practical. Please contact NAS Training.
Sorry this course has SOLD OUT.
NAS Part III Gun Technology Course, Woolwich Rotunda, London
12-13th March 2005
Cost £140 to members, £155 to non-members.
Sorry this course has SOLD OUT. Reserve list only.
NAS Part III Computer Aided Illustration Course, Guildford
19th - 20th March 2005
Cost £120 to members, £135 to non-members.
Sorry this course has SOLD OUT. Reserve list only.
NAS Part I Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Penzance
19th and 20th March 2005
This two day course builds on the the theory and pratice covered during the NAS Introduction Course. Cost includes NAS membership and course folder. Contact NAS Training.
Sorry this course has SOLD OUT.
APRIL
NAS Part I Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Portsmouth
2nd and 3rd April 2005
This two day course builds on the the theory and pratice covered during the NAS Introduction Course. Practicals on each day take place at nearby Horsea Island Dive Centre (with dry practicals for non-divers). Cost £110 includes entry to Horsea (divers supply their own kit), NAS membership and course folder. Contact NAS Training. Sorry this course has SOLD OUT.
NEW COURSE DATE - NAS Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Portland, Dorset
- 4th April 2005
A one day introduction to archaeology and particularly underwater and foreshore archaeology. Includes practical tuition in 2D survey and a pool session for divers. Non-divers have a dry equivalent practical. Cost: £50. Please contact NAS Training.
A Part 1 course can be arranged for the 5th-6th April if there are 10 people or more that would like to do it. Open water survey sessions will be carried out on the Countess of Erne. Please contact NAS Training.
NAS Part III Underwater Photography Course, Portsmouth
9th-10th April 2005
Includes underwater practicals. Cost £110 for members, £125 for non-members.
Sorry this course has SOLD OUT. Reserve list only.
NAS Vasa Trip 2005, Stockholm, Sweden
9th-10th April 2005
Please contact: amanda@nasportsmouth.org.uk and amanda@bowens.charitydays.co.uk for further information.
Sorry this trip has SOLD OUT. Reserve list only.
Inter-tidal Part II Field School, Purton, Gloucestershire
16th - 17th April 2005
Cost £80. Contact NAS Training.
NAS Part III Ancient Technology Coracle Building, Cranborne, Dorset
23rd - 24th April 2005
Build a coracle, complete with paddle and foot plate and test it on a pond. Stay overnight in a hammock in a reconstructed iron age round house! Cost £100 for members, £115 for non-members. Contact NAS Training.
MAY
NAS Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Anglesey
7th May 2005
A one day introduction to archaeology and particularly underwater and foreshore archaeology. Includes practical tuition in 2D survey and a pool session for divers. Non-divers have a dry equivalent practical. Cost £50.00. Please contact NAS Training.
NAS Part III Site Surveyor and Site Recorder, Portsmouth
7th - 8th May 2005
This course will be given by Peter Holt of 3H Consulting. Cost £100 for members, £115 non-members. Contact NAS Training. Sorry this course has SOLD OUT. Reserve list only.
NAS Mini Summer School, Portsmouth
13th - 15th May 2005
Comprises a NAS Introduction Course (day 1) followed by a NAS Part I Course. Total Cost £160. Accommodation costs not included. Please contact NAS Training.
NEW COURSE DATE - NAS Part I Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Chepstow
21st - 22nd May 2005
This two day course builds on the the theory and pratice covered during the NAS Introduction Course. Practicals on each day take place at the National Diving Centre (with dry practicals for non-divers). Cost £110 includes entry to the NDC (divers supply their own kit), NAS membership and course folder. Contact NAS Training.
JUNE
Stourhead Project 2005, Underwater Archaeology in an 18th century landscaped garden, Wiltshire
31st May - 7th June 2005 (approx.)
Collaborative project with the National Trust. Project week for divers and non-divers to include underwater excavation with water dredge, environmental sampling from the lake bed, survey and recording, public contact and 'family archaeology trail'. Please contact NAS Training for further information.
NEW PRICE: £50 OFF ORIGINAL PRICE - NAS Summer School, Portsmouth
6th - 10th June 2005
Comprises NAS Introduction Course, NAS Part I Course, Part II Museum Day and 1 day Part III Course. Cost £250. Four nights of B&B accommodation can be arranged at £100 supplement.
NAS Part III Bones (II), Portsmouth
12th June 2005
This course is the intermediate animal and human bones course. The pre-requesite for this course is the basic Part III Bones course. Cost £65. Contact NAS Training.
NAS Part III Excavation Course, Portsmouth
13th - 17th June 2005
Practical training in the use of Air-lift and Water-dredge. Sorry this course has SOLD OUT. Reserve list only.
Square Rig Sailing Course, Roskilda, Denmark
20th - 24th June 2005
Contact Viking Ship Museum, Denmark. pn@vikingeskibsmuseet.dk Cost DKK 3500.
JULY
NEW PRICE: £50 OFF ORIGINAL PRICE - NAS Summer School, Portsmouth
4th - 8th July 2005
Comprises NAS Introduction Course, NAS Part I Course, Part II Museum Day and 1 day Part III Course. Cost £250. Four nights of B&B accommodation can be arranged at £100 supplement.
Inter-tidal Part II Field School, Hampshire
11th- 12th July 2005
Cost £80. Contact NAS Training.
Coming soon: NAS Part III: Holistic Wreck Recording - getting the whole picture, Portsmouth
With NAS Training and Chris Wood (Seasearch National Co-ordinator - www.seasearch.org.uk)
30th-31st July 2005
This first colabrative course between the NAS and Seasearch will give participants a chance to combine both archaeologology and marine biology, through classroom theory and an open water dive in the Solent with Wittering Divers (www.witteringdivers.co.uk).
Syllabus and cost yet to be finalised, but pre-booking available. Contact the NAS office.
AUGUST
NAS Mini Summer School, Portsmouth
5th - 7th August 2005
Comprises a NAS Introduction Course (day 1) followed by a NAS Part I Course. Total Cost £160. Accommodation costs not included. Please contact NAS Training.
Inter-tidal Hulk Recording Project, Portishead, Somerset
13th - 14th August 2005
Cost £50. Contact NAS Training.
NEW COURSE: NAS Part III - Researching, recording and identifying submarine wrecks
With Innes McCartney
10th-12th August 2005
15th-17th August 2005
DAY 1: Fort Cumberland - History of submarine design and development
DAY 2: Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport - Tour of exhibits
DAY 3: Day 3: Diving out of Brighton on hardboat Spartacat
(see www.spartacat.co.uk)
It is hoped (subject to successful application under the Protection of Wrecks Act) to dive the protected submarine wreck of Holland 5, circa 1905.
RESTRICTIONS: These wrecks are at 30m depth and participants will
therefore be expected to be qualified and competent to dive to this depth.
Min qualification: BSAC Sports/PADI Advanced Openwater or equivalent. You
will be expected to be "dived up" before being allowed to dive and
competent at deploying a delayed SMB.
NAS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO STOP YOU
DIVING IF YOU ARE NOT SUITABLY PREPARED FOR THIS DIVE.
Cost:
These three day courses including diving will cost £199 per person and are
limited to 10 places due to space on the boat.(NOT INCLUDING
ACCOMMODATION). The 3 day options have now sold out - reserve list only.
There are an addition 2 places are available to attend just the first two days
on the 10th-12th and 4 places left for the 15th-16th (without the diving) for £100.
NAS Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Portsmouth
20th August 2005
A one day introduction to archaeology and particularly underwater and foreshore archaeology. Includes practical tuition in 2D survey and a pool session for divers. Non-divers have a dry equivalent practical. Cost £50.00. Please contact NAS Training.
SEPTEMBER
NAS Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Cardiff
3rd September 2005
A one day introduction to archaeology and particularly underwater and foreshore archaeology. Includes practical tuition in 2D survey and a pool session for divers. Non-divers have a dry equivalent practical. Cost £50.00. Please contact NAS Training.
NEW PRICE: £50 OFF ORIGINAL PRICE - NAS Summer School, Portsmouth
5th - 9th September 2005
Comprises NAS Introduction Course, NAS Part I Course, Part II Museum Day and 1 day Part III Course. Cost £250. Four nights of B&B accommodation can be arranged at £100 supplement.
NAS Part III Dendrochronology Course, Portsmouth
10th - 11th September 2005
Spaces limited. Contact NAS Training.
Sorry this course has SOLD OUT. Reserve list only.
Inter-tidal Part II Field School, Hampshire
12th - 13th September 2005
Cost £80. Contact NAS Training.
NAS Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Portsmouth
17th September 2005
A one day introduction to archaeology and particularly underwater and foreshore archaeology. Includes practical tuition in 2D survey and a pool session for divers. Non-divers have a dry equivalent practical. Cost £50.00. Please contact NAS Training.
NAS Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Anglesey
24th September 2005
A one day introduction to archaeology and particularly underwater and foreshore archaeology. Includes practical tuition in 2D survey and a pool session for divers. Non-divers have a dry equivalent practical. Cost £50.00. Please contact NAS Training.
OCTOBER
NAS Part I Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Portsmouth
1st - 2nd October 2005
This two day course builds on the the theory and pratice covered during the NAS Introduction Course. Practicals on each day take place at nearby Horsea Island Dive Centre (with dry practicals for non-divers). Cost £110 includes entry to Horsea (divers supply their own kit), NAS membership and course folder. Contact NAS Training.
NAS Part III Arrow Making Course (Ancient Technology), Cranborne, Dorset
8th - 9th October 2005
To include making the arrow heads, shafts, fletching and firing practice!
Sorry this course has SOLD OUT. Reserve list only.
NEW COURSE DATE: NAS Part III Excavation Course, Portsmouth
10th - 14th Oct 2005
Practical training in the use of Air-lift and Water-dredge. There are only 8 spaces on this course so book early. MEMBERS PRICE: £350. Please contact NAS Training.
NAS Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Portsmouth
15th October 2005
A one day introduction to archaeology and particularly underwater and foreshore archaeology. Includes practical tuition in 2D survey and a pool session for divers. Non-divers have a dry equivalent practical. Cost £50.00. Please contact NAS Training.
NAS Part I Certificate in Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Chepstow
22nd - 23rd October 2005
This two day course builds on the the theory and pratice covered during the NAS Introduction Course. Practicals on each day take place at the National Diving Centre (with dry practicals for non-divers). Cost £110 includes entry to the NDC (divers supply their own kit), NAS membership and course folder. Contact NAS Training.
Inter-tidal Part II Field School, Purton, Gloucestershire
24th - 25th October 2005
Cost £80. Contact NAS Training.
NOVEMBER
NAS Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Portsmouth
5th November 2005
A one day introduction to archaeology and particularly underwater and foreshore archaeology. Includes practical tuition in 2D survey and a pool session for divers. Non-divers have a dry equivalent practical. Cost £50.00. Please contact NAS Training.
NEW COURSE DATE: NAS Advanced Diving Course, Middlesborough
Part III Module: Survey & Recording (IT credits possible)
19-20th November 2005
Cost £150 to members, £165 to Non-members
NAS Part III First Aid for Finds, with the Mary Rose Trust, Portsmouth
Part III Module: Conservation
26th-27th November 2005
Cost £120 to members, £135 to Non-members
Syllabus yet to be finalised, but booking available. Contact the NAS office.
DECEMBER
NAS Introduction to Foreshore and Underwater Archaeology, Portsmouth
3rd December 2005
A one day introduction to archaeology and particularly underwater and foreshore archaeology. Includes practical tuition in 2D survey and a pool session for divers. Non-divers have a dry equivalent practical. Cost £50.00. Please contact NAS Training.
NEW COURSE: NAS Part III Wreck Research, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich
Part III Module: Research and IT
Friday 9th December 2005
This session will give participants an opportunity to search the National Maritime Museum achives in search of that illusive plan drawing or photograph with the staff of the NMM. Let the NAS office know if there is a particular vessel that you are researching. Cost £40 to members / £55 to non-members. Contact NAS Training.
NEW COURSE: British Naval Artillery from the Mary Rose to the Victory: A technological and historical background, Royal Artillery Museum, Woolwich
Part II Module: Research and IT
Saturday 10th December 2005
This one day course will provide a technological and historical framework of the artillery of the British Navy from the 16th to the early 19th century. Although it can be taken on its own it will be especially useful to those who have attended, or who are considering attending, the NAS Cannon Identification course.
It will cover the manufacture of all types of wrought iron, bronze and cast-iron artillery, their makers and founders, gun supply to the Navy, the changing nature of ships armaments over time, gunnery and tactics as well as a brief survey of wrecks of British ships and what their assemblages reveal.
The tutors will be Ruth Rhynas Brown and Robert Douglas Smith. Ruth has published extensively on British artillery, particularly from 1600-1820. Robert has concentrated on the early history of ordnance up to 1600, specializing in the production and use of wrought-iron guns. Cost: £80 to members / £95 to non-members. Contact NAS Training.
For a PDF version of the NAS Training 2005 Course Programme,
please click here.
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Contact NAS office, Portsmouth. Tel: 023 9281 8419 for further details of all courses, e-mail: nas@nasportsmouth.org.uk or fill in the booking form accessible from the menu on the right.
