Certificate of Proficiency in Pacific Nutrition

Primarily for Pacific workers, the Certificate of Proficiency in Pacific Nutrition is also open to anyone working with Pacific communities. This course will teach you about the relationship between the types of food we eat, and the effect they can have on our health.

Course overview

As part of this course, you’ll learn how to make everyday traditional foods healthier. Every life stage is covered from age 0-65+. Learn how to share the information you have learnt with your families, communities and workplaces. This course is run in partnership with AUT and the Heart Foundation.

AUT Certificate of Proficiency in Pacific Nutrition on Heart Foundation website

Pacific Nutrition course outline

Topics covered include healthy eating, healthy lifestyles and lifecourse nutrition. For more details, refer to the course outline below.

Course outline

Who this course is suitable for

Primarily for Pacific workers, the Certificate of Proficiency in Pacific Nutrition is also open to anyone working with Pacific communities. This 'train the trainer' nutrition course will benefit those already working in the community who are able to train, advise and support others in making healthy food choices.

Delivery mode

This course is delivered via two formats; face-to-face and online.

  • The face-to-face course is delivered in three parts, through 9 x 3-hour evening sessions, once a week over 9 weeks.
  • The online course is delivered in three parts, through 12 x 2-hour evening sessions, once a week over 12 weeks.

All course resources will be provided.

Active participation in learning activities, discussions and group work is encouraged, as well as the completion of all assessments.

After completing this course

Participants who complete this course will be awarded the Certificate of Proficiency in Pacific Nutrition (worth 15 points, Level 4) from AUT.

Classes

There are usually two intakes per year. Each intake is made up of three parts. Visit the Heart Foundation website for the latest intake dates, venues and registration opening dates.

How to apply

  1. Visit the Heart Foundation website
  2. Complete the online registration form
  3. Supply proof of eligibility to study in New Zealand
  4. Complete the online AUT enrolment form
  5. Pay the fee prior to the course starting (heavily subsidised by Health New Zealand)
Quick facts
Start dates:
Check Heart Foundation website
Duration:
9-12 weeks
Campus:
Online or at the Heart Foundation
Fees:
Check Heart Foundation website

Contact us

If you have any questions about this course, contact Pacific Heartbeat:

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