The document discusses challenges and solutions for training FIFO (fly-in, fly-out) mining workers. Standard training models may not work due to FIFO schedules, travel requirements, and mine site conditions. Effective solutions include conducting induction training in-person, breaking training into small blocks to accommodate limited face time, and maintaining contact via email and phone. Training should also account for the mining industry lingo, internet access issues, and diversity of learners.

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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