The FORS Standard version 7.1

Requirement

To professionally develop drivers and all other staff involved in the fleet operation, through progressive FORS Professional Development.

Purpose

To ensure all staff have the knowledge, skills and attitude to conduct their duties legally, safely and professionally.

Demonstration

The mandatory FORS Professional Development requirements shall be completed by all drivers and managers, as set out at Annex 1 (for drivers and PLV riders) and Annex 2 (for managers).

All required eLearning for drivers shall be completed as part of staff induction.

FORS Professional Development shall be listed in a Professional Development Plan (PDP). The PDP shall identify and document the training needs for drivers and all other staff involved in the fleet operation.

The PDP shall include the following information:

• Who needs the training
• The training need identified
• The method of training delivery
• How the training need was identified – such as induction, appraisals, performance management or in response to infringements
• Planned and completed training

The export function in the FORS Professional training register may be used to evidence training.

PDPs shall be:

• Relevant to the fleet type and sector
• Relevant to the operating environment and the risks identified
• Updated when new training needs are identified, such as changes in responsibilities, vehicles, equipment or risks
• Progressive and aligned to Driver Certificate of Professional Competence where relevant

To allow for ongoing driver turnover and recruitment, a tolerance in the number of drivers that have undertaken FORS Professional Development may be accepted. This tolerance shall be fully justified at audit.