MINING JOBS??

[the big bang]

Is there anyone out there that knows the best way to get into the industry? I've been trying for about 6 months now, and havn't had much luck.

I've got my HR truck license, National White Card(which is just the new Green Card), Forklift license and have completed a Doggers course just recently.

I'm booked in for a Basic Rigging course on Oct. 8th - 17th, also doin Confined Spaces and Elevated Work Platform course in the next month and a bit!

And soon after will be looking at doing a scaffolders course and some sort of a first aid course.

I've registered with a fair few different job agencies and even called the mining companies themselves, and havnt had any luck what-so-ever!!

PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN!!!!

[Dog_ger]

Ok.

You have to get in touch with TAFE my friend.

2 weeks full time.

Tafe. Do a web search or phone book search...

Your details are sketchy.

Explain your situation to them.

You will end up where you desire to be.

Desire enough...!

[Dog_ger]

Sorry bloke. I didn't know how to return PM.

or am unable to at this moment in time...?

I am not too good at this computer stuff.

Funny we talked about it today at work.

Mining. Has a course at tafe.

It's 2 weeks full time.

Beg, Borrow or Steal.

Ask Questions.

Starting $38 per hour....

One of the girls hubbies is starting the course...

[devilsadvocate]

Are you prepared to move? If so, there are plenty of jobs around Roxby, Kalgoorlie, Kambalda, plus remote areas in QLD, NSW, northern WA.

[Mic]

Contact BHP up at Roxby (Olympic Dam). Can earn big money up there.

[Squawk]

Biggest issue is getting accommodation first - get that sorted and you should be a walk up start?

[the big bang]

yeh, i'm definetly prepared to move. it's just so hard to get ya foot in the door!!

[Squawk]

yeh, i'm definetly prepared to move. it's just so hard to get ya foot in the door!!

Yes but literally speaking, you do need to get your foot in the door first - a door to a place to live! Check out a couple of recent four corners episodes on this issue - they are on line via the abc site. Focus on the mining in NW Australia and the social dividend (or lack thereof) of fly in-fly out mining staff.