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

Learn how various types of food affect health outcomes and well-being, especially within Pacific communities.

Gain skills to modify everyday traditional dishes to improve nutritional value for different life stages.

Develop the ability to communicate and promote health and nutrition information effectively to families, communities, and workplaces.
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.
What you need to know first
Eligible to study in New Zealand

Public Health
Nutrition
Community Health
Pacific Health

Community nutrition educator
Pacific health worker
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

Learn how various types of food affect health outcomes and well-being, especially within Pacific communities.

Gain skills to modify everyday traditional dishes to improve nutritional value for different life stages.

Develop the ability to communicate and promote health and nutrition information effectively to families, communities, and workplaces.
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.
What you need to know first
Eligible to study in New Zealand

Public Health
Nutrition
Community Health
Pacific Health

Community nutrition educator
Pacific health worker
Public health promoter
Community wellness advocate
Public health promoter
Community wellness advocate