Webinar Recording: Cognitive Architecture: Chunking, Scaffolding and Sequencing VET Competencies

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Topic

Overcoming Overwhelm: Transforming How We Structure Complex VET Content

VET qualifications can overwhelm even the most motivated learners. When too much content is covered at once, learners can struggle, confidence can drop, and completion rates can suffer. This session explored how understanding the brain’s processing of complex information can transform the way learning journeys are structured.

Participants explored how cognitive load theory could be applied in VET contexts, gaining practical strategies for breaking down intimidating content and building learner confidence through carefully sequenced wins, regardless of the delivery mode.

By the end of this session participants should be able to:

• Apply cognitive load theory to competency-heavy training
• Design progressive complexity pathways
• Chunk complex units effectively
• Build learner confidence through strategic sequencing
• Identify simple ways to manage cognitive load in learning resources.

What was covered in the session:

• Cognitive load in mandatory VET training
• Why compliance training often overwhelms
• Designing learning to manage cognitive load
• Theory vs practical balance
• Accessibility across media type
• Creating early wins that sustain motivation.

Webinar content targeted towards:

• Learning designers
• Managers
• Trainers and Assessors

Webinar duration: 90 minutes

Bio of presenter:

Coleen is the Managing Director of Raspberry Training and Consulting. She has had  more than 20 years of experience in the VET sector including owning and managing various RTOs. She is an experienced instructional designer and VET professional with extensive expertise in compliance and resource development.

Coleen is passionate about quality vocational education and the delivery of best practice competency assessment.

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