Level 2 - Archaeological Support Divers Award (ASDA)
This four-day course, normally taken Monday-Thursday, covers the more
practical aspects of underwater archaeology. Dry practical sessions
include site
planning and drawing, as well as the principles of non-intrusive survey
work. There are confined and open water sessions on equipment configurations and the use of Full Face Masks as well as open water dives, looking at more detailed surveys of underwater features, including the use of 3D-GIS (Site Recorder 4) for drawing up.
It
is very
popular amongst undergraduate students wishing to continue their
underwater archaeology training as well as already qualified
recreational divers wishing to participate in this unique science of
investigation and to start diving with a purpose. The Level 2
qualification is the minimum qualification required to participate on
ADA Archaeological & Scientific Diving Projects.
Pre-requisites:
- CMAS 2* / Rescue Diver Qualification
- Dry Suit Qualification, if applicable
- Minimum 10 hours UK Diving (Not inclusive of training/qualification course time)
- Chartwell Laboratory Notebook (Continuous Assessment)
- 4 Days Entrance Fees to Vobster Diving Ltd
- Nitrox Gas Fills
* Non-divers may participate in this course, not completing the open water dives and acting as Surface Support and assisting in terrestrial survey. Individuals who subsequently qualify as divers may complete these open water training objectives on ADA/TUSG Projects.
2010 Vobster Quay, Level 2 Course Dates, Payment & Registration:
