NZQA registered unit standard 12713 version 4 Page 1 of 3 Title Describe the integumentary system of the human body Level 4 Credits 1 Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the normal structure and function of the skin, hair and nails. Classification Health, Disability, and Aged Support > Core Health Available grade Achieved Explanatory notes 1 Reference Marieb, E.N. (2010). Essentials of human anatomy and physiology (10th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Pearson/Benjamin Cummings. 2 As the content of this unit standard is largely informational, evidence requirements assume that knowledge will be acquired from the reference text in conjunction with models and other information-bearing media. In this regard it is expected that outcomes and evidence will be in accordance with the reference text. 3 Definition Normal structure and function refers to structure and function which are not impaired by abnormalities or dysfunction. Outcomes and evidence requirements Outcome 1 Describe the normal structure and function of the skin. Evidence requirements 1.1 The normal structure and function of the five layers of the epidermis and associated cells are described. 1.2 The maintenance of a healthy epidermis is described according to the roles of desquamation, keratinisation, and cell division and migration to the surface. 1.3 The structure of the dermis is described. Range papillary region, reticular region, collagen and elastic fibres, dermal papillae, adipose tissue, hair follicles, sebaceous/oil glands, arrector pili muscles, nerve endings, sudoriferous/sweat glands, blood vessels. Community Support Services ITO Limited SSB Code 101814 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA registered unit standard 12713 version 4 Page 2 of 3 1.4 The structure of the subcutaneous/hypodermis layer is described according to the constructs of anatomy. 1.5 The general functions of the skin are identified in relation to structural components. Range sensation, protection, heat regulation, excretion, absorption, vitamin D synthesis, blood reservoir. Outcome 2 Describe the normal structure and function of hair and nails. Evidence requirements 2.1 Hair and nails are described according to their structure, function, and location. Planned review date 31 December 2017 Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 23 October 1998 31 December 2012 Review 2 26 May 2004 31 December 2012 Review 3 20 March 2008 31 December 2012 Review 4 20 September 2012 N/A Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference 0024 This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do. Please note Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment. Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards. Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements. Community Support Services ITO Limited SSB Code 101814 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 NZQA registered unit standard 12713 version 4 Page 3 of 3 Comments on this unit standard Please contact the Community Support Services ITO Limited info@careerforce.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard. Community Support Services ITO Limited SSB Code 101814 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016