If you are considering working in the mines, and have no formal experience then you may need to consider completing a one day course called marcsta which is designed specifically for entry level mining jobs. In particular mining jobs within Western Australia. The course itself is a basic introduction into mining and covers such areas as safety in the industry. Cost for the marcsta is usually around a hundred dollars, which can often be covered by government funding or by an employer. Once the course is successfuly completed you are then eligible to begin further applications including a full medical and criminal history check.