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AUT Certificate of Proficiency in Pacific Nutrition

Do you work in the health or education sector? Do you work with Pacific communities in a training, advice and/or support role? This AUT, Level 4, Pacific nutrition course could be for you. Find out how you can register.

Graduates of the AUT Pacific Nutrition course

Enrol in a certified course on Pacific nutrition. The AUT Certificate of Proficiency in Pacific Nutrition will teach you about the relationship between the types of food we eat, and the effect they can have on our health. You will 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 delivered in two formats, face-to-face and online. This year, the face-to-face course will be 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 twelve weeks.

For details on what you will learn in each training part, download our course outline (PDF)

To attend this course you will need to:

  • Complete the online registration form
  • Supply proof of eligibility to study in New Zealand
  • Complete the online AUT enrolment form
  • Attend all face-to-face (or) online classes
  • Actively take part in learning activities, discussions and group work
  • Complete online readings, activities and assessments
  • Pay $100 per person prior to the course starting (heavily subsidised by Te Whatu Ora)

What's the course like?

Susan shares what she enjoyed about the Proficiency in Pacific nutrition course.

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When is the next course?

2024 dates coming soon, watch this space.

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