Commissioned by English Heritage, the study took two years to complete. It identifies, in terms of meeting already-defined standards, the types and degrees of skills required.
It also identifies how the competencies needed can be achieved through “fit-for-purpose” training and other opportunities.
On release of the study report, Mark Beattie-Edwards, NAS Programme Director, said: “It is great to be able to release the results of the benchmarking study, which we hope will contribute to the development of coordinated training provision for maritime archaeologists, encompassing the aspirations and needs of both professional and avocational archaeologists.
"However the important next step is to act swiftly and put forward proposals to the Government’s heritage agencies to act on these recommendations.”
Ian Oxley, Head of Maritime Archaeology at English Heritage, said: “This innovative project has helped to define the training and knowledge requirements of a maritime archaeologist, building on earlier work commissioned by English Heritage.
“With this information, we shall be able to devise training strategies to ensure the development and continuation of appropriate expertise for the future, particularly with respect to continued exploitation and interest in our seas.”
Study report – www.nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/research/benchmarking.php
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www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.8382
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