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LMI Learning module – Overview
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Structure of LMI Learning module
The learning materials can be used in any way you choose, but, to help you, they are presented in three sections of increasing complexity, designed for different levels of practice.
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LMI learning module aim
The aim of the LMI Learning module is to provide opportunities for all professionals working in the careers information, advice and guidance field to enhance their ability to research, understand and use Labour Market Information (LMI) in their practice.
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Tools to support your LMI learning
Self-assessment
Reflect on where you are in terms of your confidence and knowledge when using LMI in practice
Help central
LMI web library to support LMI learning and practice
LMI Exchange
Online discussion forum to talk about issues with LMI
LMI in Action
A range of activities to put LMI learning into practice
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Features of the LMI learning module
Each section of module has clear learning objectives that are set out at the start and tested at the end
Materials are presented in a variety of ways
Links to ‘Further information’ are provided for those wishing to explore an area in-depth
Focus on the role of equal opportunities in LMI
Built in evaluations and ‘LMI Tell us’ for feedback
Clear icons are used to indicate different learning activities
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What will the LMI Learning module do for you?
Understand what LMI is, and why we need it
Help identify reliable and robust sources of LMI
Support understanding on how to assess and choose between LMI sources
Encourage reflection on the effective use of LMI in practice
Support skill development in giving information and understanding the principles of good practice
Develop confidence in using LMI
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LMI Basics
Provides an introduction to labour market information and intelligence, by helping you to:
Reflect on the importance of LMI in practice
Identify, explore and understand key sources
Consider effective ways of delivering LMI
Think about the role of LMI in equal opportunities
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LMI Moving on
Extends your knowledge and confidence in using LMI, by helping you to:
Be confident about key trends in LMI
Understand what constitutes useful LMI for different people
Consider issues around collecting and appraising LMI
Promote equality of opportunity
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LMI Digging deeper
Supports and promotes the development of higher level skills and knowledge in using LMI in practice, by helping you to:
Consider underpinning theory and implications for practice of delivering LMI
Feel confident with professional updating and exploiting ICT
Develop higher level research skills
Support others to promote equal opportunities
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OCR EndorsementThe LMI module has been endorsed by OCR for use with units from the following OCR specifications:
OCR Level 4 Diploma in Career Information and Advice (04512) Level 4 Unit 11 Source, evaluate and use labour
market information with clients Level 4 Unit 16 Obtain and organise career-
related information to support clients
OCR Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development (10215) Level 6 Unit 6 Use career and labour market
information with clients Level 6 Unit 15 Source, evaluate and use labour
market intelligence with clients
The LMI learning module has been recommended as support for the delivery of the unit and for the development of learners' knowledge, understanding and skills.
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Interested?
Why not work through our LMI Learning module sample content and get a flavour of some of the resources available and the types of activities you may undertake.
http://www.warwick.ac.uk/go/ngrf/lmimodule/sample
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LMI Learning module
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