Certificate of Proficiency in Pacific Nutrition
Public Health
A course by
AUT
This course teaches the relationship between the foods we eat and our health, focusing on Pacific communities. It covers making traditional foods healthier, nutrition for all ages, and effective health education in families and community settings.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 9 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Understand the relationship between food and health
Learn how various types of food affect health outcomes and well-being, especially within Pacific communities.
Adapt traditional Pacific foods for healthier lifestyles
Gain skills to modify everyday traditional dishes to improve nutritional value for different life stages.
Promote healthy nutrition in the community
Develop the ability to communicate and promote health and nutrition information effectively to families, communities, and workplaces.
What You're Signing Up For
Primarily designed for Pacific workers and those engaged with Pacific communities, the Certificate of Proficiency in Pacific Nutrition teaches the impact of food choices on health. The course trains participants to adapt traditional foods to be healthier, provides comprehensive nutrition education across all ages, and prepares learners to share these skills within their communities and workplaces. Delivered in partnership with the Heart Foundation, the course emphasizes practical learning, group activities, and assessments focused on real-world community health needs.
Course Content
- Healthy eating concepts
- Healthy lifestyle choices
- Nutrition across the lifecycle (age 0-65+)
- Adapting traditional Pacific foods for improved health
- How to share nutrition information with families, communities, and workplaces
- Community health promotion strategies
What you need to know first
Eligible to study in New Zealand
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Public Health
Nutrition
Community Health
Pacific Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Community nutrition educator
Pacific health worker