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Welcome to the PMA Website
The PMA (Personal Managers' Association) is the leading professional body for literary and theatrical agencies in the UK.
Between them, our members manage the careers of almost all the UK’s dramatists and screenwriters, actors, directors and creatives in their work in film, television, theatre and radio; both in the UK and abroad.
Whether television drama, comedy or soaps; blockbuster movies or the latest indie film; the Royal Court, the National Theatre or the Royal Opera House; or simply an afternoon radio play, PMA members are the literary or theatrical agents for the vast majority of the talent involved.
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Useful Links
We have provided links to organisations we think you may find useful below:
- Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society
- Directors’ Guild of Great Britain
- Directors UK
- Equity
- The Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television
- Skillset
- Society of Authors
- Society of London Theatres
- UK Film Council
- Usefee.tv
- Writers' Guild of Great Britain
If you would like to be included in this list please contact us.
http://www.skillset.org/careers/advisors/
Support for Careers Advisors
Skillset is the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for creative media. We are the UK's only specialist media careers advice service.
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The nature of LMI and its role in career guidance
The Nature of LMI and its role in Career Guidance
Go ThereAn understanding of Labour Market Information (LMI) is widely accepted as being a fundamental knowledge requirement for those involved in delivering guidance services to practice effectively. Just have a look at some job specs for the role for confirmation. Yet, how often do we pause to really reflect on why that is and how we use it?
This section is intended to encourage you to think about what sorts of LMI you value in your work and why. Concerned with the Nature of LMI and its role in career guidance, this section is a good place to start to give some context to working with LMI!
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my skills:
4) research (law, CAEN = as credit book = statistics, recruting associates)
3) sport
2) security = supervision
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There are work-related (vocational) and academic courses; and practical and theoretical courses.
Further education colleges offer academic courses and work-related courses.
Universities offer higher education qualifications, such as academic first degrees, and higher degrees, and the more vocational BTEC Higher National Diplomas.
For plumbing, a vocational course is essential. For teaching you need a degree. However, for many jobs, you have a choice between academic and vocational courses.
A vocational course is better if you like doing things and learning practical skills.
You might prefer an academic course if you like researching, analysing and presenting arguments.
Which type of study would suit me best?
Do you prefer on-the-job training - or do you prefer to research and gather facts?
Do you like working in a group covering the same topics and working towards the same goal?
If you want to work on your own, at your own pace, an open or distance learning course might suit you. You study from home, with the help of tuition packs, computers and tutor support via telephone or e-mail. You can speed through the course or take your time. But you do need self-discipline and motivation.
What about my financial circumstances ?
Be realistic about the costs. Can you afford to give up work and study full-time? Full-time study will usually affect your financial and personal circumstances the most.
Investigate sources of funding. Funding for adult, further and higher education is complicated. It depends on the type of course and your personal circumstances. The Careers Advice Service can help you with funding information - call us on 0800 100 900.
Work out your outgoings - mortgage, rent, bills etc. Review your assets and income, (house, savings, partner's income) and see what your budget is.
There are hidden costs too such as daily travel, books, equipment, and money for trips. Think about equipment - will you need a computer for example ?
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Work-related qualifications
A work-related or vocational qualification is useful if you've a clear idea of what job you'd like. Vocational courses focus on doing things and learning practical skills.
- Should I do an academic or work-related course?
- Entry level qualifications
- GCSEs in vocational subjects
- GNVQs
- A levels in Applied Subjects
- NVQs
- BTEC First and National qualifications
- BTEC Higher National Certificates and Diplomas (HNC/Ds)
- Foundation degrees
- Professional qualifications and professional bodies
- City & Guilds
- OCR (Oxford and Cambridge and RSA)
- LCCI (London Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
- National Open College Network
- NCFE
Entry level qualifications
They come in three levels: 1, 2 and 3, with 3 being the highest. You could do a work-related course like hairdressing and office practice, or improve your English and maths. Course are split into units, some compulsory and some optional. They're very flexible, so you can whizz through them or take your time.
If you need help to find an entry level course, call us free on 0800 100 900, search the course database or email an adviser.
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1) Work-related qualifications [Advice Article]
Information and advice on vocational and work-related qualifications.
6) How to choose a course [Advice Article]
You've decided you want to do a course. A career change, a better job or simply to learn something new. Whatever your reasons, it's a good idea to think carefully first. Here's a guide to help you.
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13) Advice on working and learning overseas [Advice Article]
Find out about the different ways of working and studying abroad in our latest audio advice.
15) funding for all types of courses [Advice Article]
Information and advice on funding for all types of courses
16) Reiki Healer [Job Profile]
As a Reiki healer, your work would be based on the belief that when someone has physical, mental, emotional or spiritual problems the energy within them is blocked, and the whole body...
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Reiki Healer
What is the work like ?
Reiki healing is based on the belief that when someone has physical, mental, emotional or spiritual problems the energy within them is blocked, and the whole body needs to be treated, rather than specific symptoms or areas.
As a Reiki healer, you would use your ability to channel healing energy to relieve problems caused by stress, tension, chronic illness and post-operative pain, and to help clients relax.
Your treatment sessions would last between one and two hours, during which you would:
- explain the process
- take a medical history from the client
- make sure the client is as comfortable as possible (either lying on a couch or seated) before beginning the treatment
- place your hands in a sequence of positions covering the whole body to guide energy and activate the healing process.
As a Reiki healer you would not diagnose individual conditions or advise clients on symptoms or treatments. However, Reiki can be used alongside conventional medicine and other complementary therapies.
What qualifications and experience will employers look for?
Before you begin a training programme you need to get personal experience of some form of Reiki healing, and show an understanding of the treatment and procedures. Professional bodies, such as the Reiki Association or UK Reiki Federation will advise you on the different systems of Reiki.
You can train either with a Reiki master (teacher) or by attending college courses. The training method you choose will depend on which system of Reiki you want to follow.
Training with a Reiki master
The Reiki Association or UK Reiki Federation will help you find a suitable Reiki master.
When you train with a master you will start by going through a series of 'attunements' or initiations. These are procedures performed by the Reiki master to 'attune' you to energy so you can receive it and pass it on to others.
College Courses
You can attend college courses ranging from introductory to advanced level. Some courses lead to a certificate or diploma awarded by an organisation such as VTCT (the Vocational Training Charitable Trust).
There are three levels of training:
- level one allows you to perform Reiki on yourself
- level two allows you to treat patients
- level three – at this level you are considered to be a Reiki master, qualified to teach others if you wish.
It takes at least three years' training to gain full Reiki master status. You will be expected to have practised Reiki regularly on yourself and others during this time.
You may find experience or qualifications in anatomy and physiology useful, and possibly essential for entry to some courses. It can also be helpful if you have experience of working in a caring profession, although this is not essential.
What further training and development can I do?
Once you are qualified you can become a member of one of the professional Reiki organisations. The Reiki Association and UK Reiki Federation both run membership schemes that will give you access to events, networking opportunities and courses to help you continue your professional development.
The Reiki Regulatory Working Group (RRWG) has been set up to provide a single register of practitioners in the UK. They are working to develop national occupational standards and a regulatory body for Reiki. See the RRWG website for details.
Where can I go for more information?
UK Reiki FederationPO Box 1785
Andover
SP11 0WB
Tel: 0870 850 2209
http://www.reikifed.co.uk
Reiki Regulation Working Group
http://www.reikiregulation.org.uk
Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT)
3rd Floor
Eastleigh House
Upper Market Street
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO50 9FD
Tel: 023 8068 4500
http://www.vtct.org.uk
Reiki Association
Spa Terrace
Fenay Bridge
Huddersfield
HD8 0BD
http://www.reikiassociation.co.uk
If you would like to discuss your career options with a learning adviser, call 0800 100 900 or use our online enquiry form
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