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.
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
Topics covered include healthy eating, healthy lifestyles and lifecourse nutrition. For more details, refer to the course outline below.
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.
This course is delivered via two formats; face-to-face and online.
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.
Participants who complete this course will be awarded the Certificate of Proficiency in Pacific Nutrition (worth 15 points, Level 4) from AUT.
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.
If you have any questions about this course, contact Pacific Heartbeat: