FIFO tickets and licences in WA: what to check before booking training

There is no useful one-size-fits-all ticket list

People searching for FIFO tickets or mining tickets in WA may be considering entirely different jobs. A course relevant to one activity may not be relevant to another. Identify the role and its duties before deciding which training to investigate.

Make a short list from actual role descriptions. Separate a stated requirement from something you have merely seen recommended online. If an advertisement is unclear, ask whether the requirement applies before recruitment, before starting a particular task or as training provided by the employer.

Know which kind of requirement you are checking

White Card: check the construction context

WorkSafe WA links construction induction training to construction work. ‘FIFO’ alone is not the test. Ask whether the duties involve construction work and which card or evidence the employer requires.

If you already have a card, confirm what evidence the employer and training provider accept before paying for another course. Use WorkSafe’s current guidance for the actual activity; a popular search for White Card WA is not proof that every FIFO role requires it.

Sources: WorkSafe WA: Construction induction training

High risk work licences depend on the activity and class

WorkSafe WA lists classes for activities such as forklift operation, scaffolding and crane work. Where a high risk work licence is required, the appropriate class matters. A course name that sounds relevant is not enough to establish that it covers the work.

Ask which authorisation and training apply before operating equipment. Holding a licence does not replace workplace training, instruction and supervision. Use the regulator’s guidance and the employer’s actual duties to identify the next question, not a generic mining-course bundle.

Sources: WorkSafe WA: High risk work licence classes

The same broad job family can have different requirements

The duties determine the requirements: operating a forklift and performing construction work involve different checks. WorkSafe WA distinguishes forklift licensing from induction training for construction work. Neither is a universal requirement for housekeeping, kitchen support or every FIFO role: confirm the actual duties before booking training.

1. Identify the role
2. Confirm the activity
3. Verify the requirement
4. Choose relevant training

A checking process, not a list of compulsory tickets.

Sources: WorkSafe WA: Construction induction training · WorkSafe WA: High risk work licence classes

Before paying a training provider

Ask the provider to identify the course, training outcome and enrolment conditions clearly. Use the National Training Register to check the organisation and relevant scope. ASQA’s public guidance also sets out the information to understand before enrolling.

• What exact course or unit is being offered, and is it current?
• What qualification, statement or licence pathway results?
• Are there prerequisites or assessment requirements I must meet?
• What are the total fees, delivery arrangements and refund terms?
• Does the course address the requirement for the role I am considering?

Sources: ASQA: Choose a course and provider · National Training Register

Keep a short, relevant preparation list

Record the requirement, who confirmed it and the next action. Prioritise the gaps that matter for your chosen role, then revisit the list if the role changes. This is more useful than collecting unrelated course certificates.

If you have not chosen a role yet, return to the entry-level roles guide. If you want help preparing your resume and applications, discuss your background with AstraFIFO before committing to a broad training plan.