Please see the frequently asked questions below to help you if you are having problems.

What is the NAS ELearning Platform?
This site uses a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called Moodle; an online training system specifically designed for teaching purposes. You should find this site very user friendly and intuitive.

At the top left of the page, the NAS logo will take you to the NAS website and away from the NAS Moodle eLearning page.  

Do I have to be really good with technology to use this site?
No, not at all, you only need basic web browsing skills.

What kind of computer do I need?
The eLearning lessons work on both Apple Mac, Windows PC and tablet devices. The lessons will also work on a mobile device but due to the screen size settings we recommend you use a tablet, laptop or desktop PC.

Please be aware that you will also need to use Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (or above), Mozilla Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome to view the courses and this site at its best.

What about my internet connection?
You will need a reasonably good internet connection as this will allow the lessons to load and links to YouTube to be quick and easy for you. Without a good connection you may find that the videos or other large files take a long time to load.

Please note that the video clips also use your data allowance. If you are on a set allowance from your internet provider please bear this in mind when viewing the lessons.

How does the course work?
The courses are laid out in modules that should be completed in order. Each module also has a section of extra resources which is constantly updated with the latest links and information. 

To begin the course you must complete the 'About me' section and then work your way through each module. Once you have successfully passed the quiz at the end of each module, the next module will become unlocked and available for you to complete.

Once you have completed the Final Assessment and Feedback, the NAS Head Office will be notified and will contact you via email.

How long do I have to complete the course?
You have one year to complete any of the eLearning Courses. Failure to do so may result in additional charges if you wish to have an extension to complete the course. Please contact the NAS Office for details of extensions.

When and where are the Skills Days?
Skills Days are held throughout the year in various locations around the UK in classrooms, foreshore sites and dive centres. Check out the events section of our website for the upcoming Skills Days. They can also be organised by request.

What kind of software do I need?
There are various documents in these courses including Adobe PDFs.

What if I have a question?
If you have a question whilst you are working through the course please ask us by using the Course Forum and/or the ‘Message My Tutor’ option on the right hand side of the ‘My Courses’ page.

How do I know if I have a message?
You will receive an email to your registered email address if someone, such as the Course Tutor, sends you a message. When you login onto the site in ‘My Courses’ you will see a message in the ‘Messages’ block on the right hand side. Click this message to open, read it and respond.

How do I use the Forum?
The Course Forum is for help and advice and to chat with other participants on the course. We have a Forum for each of the ELearning Courses. The Forum can be found under the introduction section for each course.

If you want to quickly search the Forum you can do so by using the ‘Search forums’ block.

Any replies to your Forum post will be posted in the Forum and visible to everyone. You will receive an email to your registered email address when someone replies or posts to the forum.

How do I stop receiving emails from the Forum?
Under ‘Settings’ on the left hand side select ‘My profile settings’ and then ‘edit my profile’. Here under ‘General’ there is a section named ‘Forum Auto-subscribe’; you will need to set this to 'No' to stop receiving emails.

If you then post on the Forum, you will have the option to receive email copies of posts or not before you submit your comment. You will need to select your preference otherwise you will still receive email notifications.

Who else is taking the course?
A list of the participants enrolled on the course can be found under ‘My Courses’ and on the course info on the right hand side. When you click on the course a list appears on the right of all the different sections and this includes the current participant list.

The participant list tells you everyone who is enrolled on the course, shows their profile picture and basic details and when they last logged on. You can also use this list to contact other participants directly.

Can I edit my personal details?
Yes. In the top right hand corner click the downward arrow, select 'Profile' and then ‘edit my profile’. Here you can change your personal details, your profile picture and other details about yourself.

What can I do when I have finished?
There is plenty to do when you have finished the eLearning course! For more information take a look at our Get Involved page or our Calendar of events on our website.

Still stuck or have a question that is not listed above? Then please contact the NAS Head Office on: Telephone: +44 (0) 2392 818419 | Email: nas@nauticalarchaeologysociety.org

Last modified: Tuesday, 31 January 2023, 3:37 PM