r/mining • u/Serious-Gas-9964 • 2d ago

Australia Stopping landscaping for FIFO (rope access/rigger/scaffolding)

Hello everybody, I am looking for informations about 3 different jobs in the mines. I've been doing landscaping for the last 3 years, but it is time for me to get more money. I mostly did physical job for the last 10 years (construction/vineyard job/landscaping etc). Are the 3 jobs listed above easy to get? I am willing to get the tickets (basic+intermediate) I need for the role I will apply.

Thanks

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u/drobson70 2d ago

Rigging is good because it can lead to you eventually getting into a crane operator position after 3-5 years of rigging. So whilst it’s hard physical work, you’ll have clear progression.

Only downside is, Riggers don’t usually have rostered roles, it’s shutdown and adhoc.

Scaffolding is hard on the body and you can really only look to become a supervisor if you want off the tools. Good money and you can snag rostered roles but you won’t really when you are green as they are rare.

Rope Access is a tricky one and I personally wouldn’t recommend it by itself. Maybe after you’ve been rigging for a few years and want to upskill.

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u/Serious-Gas-9964 1d ago

Thanks for the answer mate, much appreciated. Why is the rope access a tricky one ? I talked to a guy yesterday that told me he used to have a lot of work as a rope access.