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STAR Human Body & Health

Level 3

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Discover if a career in the health and wellbeing industry is right for you, while still in secondary school with the UCOL STAR Human Body & Health course.

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Level: 3

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

Dates:
2025 dates TBC

Domestic Fees:
Fees-free to learners. Fees apply to participating schools.

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Are you interested in health and wellbeing? The UCOL STAR Human Body and Health course is your first step in the right direction to progress to working within the health and wellbeing industry. Equipped with new skills and a taste for the industry, you will know what you need to do to pursue a career in health and wellbeing.

How to apply

If you're interested in applying for the UCOL STAR Human Body and Health course, talk to your careers advisor at school. Application is arranged in partnership with your parents/caregivers and your school.


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Delivered in Palmerston North from 9am – 3pm on Wednesdays in term 3.

Successful completion of the UCOL STAR Human Body and Health course is the first step in a journey. Equipped with new skills and a taste for the industry, you will know what you need to do to pursue a career in health and wellbeing. If this is for you, you can undertake further tertiary studies in:

Career Pathway
  • Health Industry
To find out more about possible job prospects and salaries in the health and wellbing industry see careers.govt.nz


This programme comprises of 6 credits:
 
Unit Standard 27457 (Level 3) (Version 4) (6 Credits)
Describe the anatomy and physiology of systems and associated organs of the human body.


For year 11 - 13 secondary school learners (NZ Citizens, permanent residents or learners with an applicable visa allowing them to be enrolled in a secondary school).

Applications are to be received from participating schools.


 

For more information about NCEA Credits see the UCOL NCEA explained page.

Not applicable.


The UCOL STAR Human Body and Health course is part of a suite of courses offered by UCOL to secondary learners seeking to explore their career options while still in school. 

How to apply
If you're interested in applying for the UCOL STAR Human Body and Health course, talk to your careers advisor at school. Application is arranged in partnership with your parents/caregivers and your school. 

Costs
Fees-free for learners. Upon successful application, your school will pay UCOL a fee.


There are no additional costs associated with this course. Simply, bring a pen, paper and your lunch each week.

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