1. Tailoring Training for a FIFO
Workforce

2. Contents
• Standard Training Model
• Mining : English Dictionary
• FIFO Challenges
• Mining Challenges
• Solutions
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3. Standard Training Model
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
– Deliver in 3 clusters
– E-learning support post workshop
– Learner initiative
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4. Mining : English Dictionary
• Swing:
The roster for days spent on site and at home.
• Shift:
Day or night – generally 12 hours or more.
• Bogger:
A low profile front-end loader.
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5. Mining : English Dictionary
• Jumbo:
An enormous rock drill on wheels.
• Scaling:
Removing rock from the walls or roof.
• Crib:
Lunch, in a box.
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6. FIFO Challenges
• Training location.
• Amount of face-to-face time.
• Contact after training.
• Travel.
• Swings and shifts.
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7. Mining Challenges
• Lingo.
• Internet access.
• Diversity of learners.
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8. Solutions
• Induction:
– In person.
– Perth worked.
• Small blocks:
– Limited face time.
– Hours rather than days.
• Contact post training:
– Email works.
– Phone difficulties.
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9. Solutions
• Travel:
– Minimise time on site.
• Group the students:
– Each Swing works together.
• Learn the lingo:
– Contextualisation is key.
– Achieve buy-in.
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10. Solutions
• Internet access:
– Home access is abundant.
– Miners innovate.
• Diversity:
– Structure is key.
– Check points are essential.
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11. Conclusion & Recommendations
• FIFO workers are good learners, if they have
the right structure.
• Don’t make it too hard for yourself.
• Be flexible in providing support to learners.
• Build relationships and achieve credibility
through talking their language.
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