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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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