Our Archaeological Skills Days are designed for beginners who want to learn the essential practical techniques used by professional maritime archaeologists. Over two hands-on days, you’ll gain real experience recording and surveying archaeological sites while working alongside experienced instructors. These training days will give you the skills and confidence to start contributing to real archaeological projects.
WHERE THE TRAINING TAKES PLACE
The practical training takes place in carefully chosen environments that allow you to focus on learning key techniques. Foreshore training takes place on the historic shoreline at Gosport
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
This is a two-day practical course that introduces the core field skills used to document archaeological sites.
By the end of the course, you’ll understand how archaeologists systematically record and map heritage sites.
BEFORE YOU ATTEND
All participants complete our online theory course beforehand, which provides the background knowledge needed for the practical sessions.
This Combined Online Theory Course (£90) covers the principles of maritime archaeology and prepares you for the fieldwork you’ll carry out during the Skills Days.
COST
Foreshore Archaeological Skills Days: Early bird £100 / £140 regular price after 1st May
Required Online Theory Course: £90
YOUR NEXT STEP IN MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY
Once you have completed both the online theory course and the two-day practical training, you will be awarded the NAS Foundation Qualification.
This internationally recognised qualification allows you to:
Join Nautical Archaeology Society projects
Participate in maritime archaeology fieldwork
Contribute to heritage recording projects in the UK and overseas
READY TO GET STARTED?
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to record a shipwreck, map an archaeological site, or contribute to protecting maritime heritage, these Skills Days are the perfect place to begin.
Book your place today and start your journey into maritime archaeology.
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