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Webinar overview

Stop overwhelm by transforming how you structure complex VET content.

VET qualifications can overwhelm even motivated learners. When we try to cover everything at once, learners struggle, confidence drops, and completion rates suffer. Understanding how the brain processes complex information changes everything about how we structure learning journeys.


Join us as we apply cognitive load theory to VET contexts. You’ll learn 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.

Key topics covered

  • 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.

Please note* To protect the integrity of the session, the use of AI notetakers or any third-party recording tools is not permitted. Click here if you would like to find out more.

NB. Can't make the session?
We send out all electronic resources including the recording to registrants within 48 hours of the session closure. All Velg Training Webinars are scheduled in AEST (QLD time) - please check your timezone before logging onto the online training session.

Date & Time

Wednesday 9th September 2026
11:00am - 12:30pm (AEST: QLD)

Other timezones:
11:00am - 12:30pm (AEST: NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
10:30am - 12:00pm (ACST: SA)
10:30am - 12:00pm (ACST: NT)
9:00am - 10:30am (AWST: WA)

Who should attend

  • Learning designers
  • Managers
  • Trainers and Assessors

What to expect

Post-event, you will be provided with the following resources:

  • PowerPoint
  • Recording of the webinar
  • Additional electronic resources
  • Electronic Statement of Attendance

Presenters

Chemène Sinson

Consultant

Chemène Sinson is a learning and performance specialist with 30+ years of experience working with diverse industry clients, both in Australia and internationally.  She draws on her experience as an Olympian, elite-level sport coach, school teacher and adult educator to help organisations develop and implement accredited or tailored learning experiences that build a culture of learning within organisations and improve personal performance.

Chemène has been actively involved in VET since 2000.  She is lead TAE trainer for numerous RTOs and has written TAE materials that more than 100 RTOs have used since their release in 2010.  She also supports experienced facilitators and assessors with their ongoing professional development and is a sought-after speaker at conferences and special events.

Chemène advocates for a strong focus on foundation skills in VET, knowing that these are key to meeting performance demands imposed by today’s world of work.

Opportunities to interact

  • Use a microphone to speak with trainer/attendees
  • Raise your 'virtual hand' to engage in discussion
  • Share your thoughts via online chat window
  • Answer online polls that provide instant group feedback

NB. If you would like to send chat questions to the presenter before the session, please email [email protected].

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