# FIFO guides

Public FIFO industry guides and practical resources for considering work in Western Australia.

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- [Entry-level FIFO jobs in WA: roles, duties and realistic pathways](https://astrafifo.com/blog/entry-level-fifo-jobs-wa): Start with the work you would actually do. A role title, your relevant experience and the employer’s requirements matter more than a generic promise of a mining job.
- [What is FIFO? A guide to mining work in Western Australia](https://astrafifo.com/blog/what-is-fifo-wa): FIFO is a way of organising work and travel. Understanding the arrangement helps you ask better questions about the role, the roster and life away from home.
- [FIFO tickets and licences in WA: what to check before booking training](https://astrafifo.com/blog/fifo-tickets-licences-wa): Start with the activity you expect to perform. A sensible training choice addresses a verified requirement, rather than buying every course associated with mining.