• No formal entry requirements
• Learners must be at least 16 years old

The qualification will develop your knowledge and understanding of the organisation of the body, and the structure, function and pathologies of the skin, hair and nails.

You will also learn about the structure, function and pathologies of the human body systems including, the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary and reproductive system.

This course has one unit made up of several modules including:

• Organisation of the human body
• The skeleton and joints
• Blood and lymphatic systems
• Muscles and nervous systems
• Endocrine and reproductive systems
• Skin, hair and nails
• Digestive and excretory systems
• Respiratory system
• Common pathologies of these systems
• Knowledge of pathologies of these systems

Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually.

• Continuous assessment during the course
• Portfolio of evidence

Following successful completion of this course learners could look to progress to a higher level course at the College, seek an appropriate Apprenticeship or go directly into employment.

• Text books - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most text books are available to loan from the college library or online libraries

• No additional costs
• Personal Learning Account (PLA) funding may be available for this course (subject to eligibility). Click here for more information or contact central@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
• Under 19’s reduced fees apply - please contact admissions@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
• You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page