NAS courses are suitable for skin-divers interested in the past as well as archaeologists and historians - particularly students, who aim to specialise in underwater archaeology. These courses, which are mostly held on the weekends, are progressive and encompass practical training lessons and theoretical basic knowledge.	NAS intro: These courses introduce the participants to the policies of the protection of our underwater heritage and its archaeology. The participants shall be sensitised for the importance and susceptibility of the underwater cultural heritage. They learn the most important groups of maritime heritage sites.
NAS I: These courses build on the introductory course. It encompasses the following themes and exercises: The history of underwater archaeology, legislation and the protection of heritage, positioning of sites, search methods, surveying techniques, documentation, dating methods and methods of conservation	NAS II: After the basics, the participants of this practical orientated module carry out a survey and write a report of the results. Moreover it is expected to develop awareness of broader activity in maritime archaeology by attending of two relevant conferences.
NAS III: This part encompasses a broad number of modules and practical archaeological training, in which diverse aspects of our discipline is taught. The courses include: conservation, archaeological science, illustration, photography, ROVs, advanced diving, geophysical survey, excavation and IT skills	NAS IV: 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.

Gerd Knepel, M.Eng. coordinates the NAS-training scheme in Germany.
Email: knepeldeguwaorg

The DEGUWA is the exclusive licensee of the NAS training scheme in Germany. All NAS courses held by other organisations in Germany take place in cooperation with the DEGUWA.