{"id":66648066,"date":"2023-02-21T11:19:16","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T11:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/?page_id=66648066"},"modified":"2024-11-25T10:31:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T10:31:40","slug":"faqs-fors-practitioner","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/faqs-fors-practitioner\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently asked questions \u2013 new FORS Practitioner"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"custom-accordion\" data-clicktoclose=\"true\" data-openfirst=\"true\">\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">How has the FORS Practitioner model changed?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider vi b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">We have designed a more flexible approach to achieving FORS Practitioner status. <\/span>To gain FORS Practitioner status, from 1 April 2023, you will need to complete six mandatory and a choice of four optional modules; and it needs to be achieved within 12 months from completing your first module.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, to gain FORS Practitioner status, you needed to complete ten mandatory modules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">Which modules are mandatory?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>FP02 &#8211; Managing work-related road risk<\/li>\n<li>FP03 &#8211; Managing driver fitness and health<\/li>\n<li>FP04 &#8211; Managing driver training and development<\/li>\n<li>FP05 &#8211; Collision procedures and analysis<\/li>\n<li>FP06 &#8211; Vehicle serviceability and roadworthiness<\/li>\n<li>FP07 &#8211; Fuel efficiency and low emissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">Which modules are optional?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>FP01 &#8211; Developing fleet management policy<\/li>\n<li>FP08 &#8211; Managing transport infringements<\/li>\n<li>FP09 &#8211; Managing fleet performance<\/li>\n<li>FP10 &#8211; Managing noise pollution<\/li>\n<li>FP11 &#8211; Managing driver fatigue risk<\/li>\n<li>FP12 &#8211; Managing drivers\u2019 hours and records<\/li>\n<li>FP13 &#8211; Managing abnormal indivisible loads<\/li>\n<li>FP14 &#8211; Introduction to fleet auditing<\/li>\n<li>FP15 &#8211; Road traffic collision investigation<\/li>\n<li>FP16 &#8211; Introduction to Decarbonisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">I am already a FORS Practitioner an I'm interested in attending the new modules, is this possible?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Yes, all the modules can be completed individually or when working towards your Practitioner status. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any individual additional modules you complete will not count towards your certification but can be used to evidence your FORS Professional Development. However, if you complete an additional five new modules, you will become an Advanced Practitioner.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">Can I attend the modules even if I am not interested in becoming a FORS Practitioner?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Yes, all the modules can be completed individually or when working towards your Practitioner status. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that delegates can claim Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">If I am already a FORS Practitioner, will this affect the expiry date of my certificate?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, the expiry date of your FORS Practitioner certificate will remain the same.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">I\u2019m a FORS Practitioner and I wish to become an Advanced Practitioner but my certificate is due to expire. Can I attend FORS Practitioner Recertification, or do I need to complete the new modules first?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get the most out of the qualification, it\u2019s best to attend the FORS Practitioner Recertification course to extend your certificate date by five years, and then complete your additional five modules. Please note that you can only attend the Recertification course if your current certificate is still valid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">My FORS Practitioner certificate is expiring soon, when should I attend FORS Practitioner Recertification?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must complete the FORS Practitioner Recertification course prior to your certificate expiry date. You\u2019ll need to start your FORS Practitioner journey again if your certificate expires.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">How long are my training records valid for?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For individual modules, the training records are valid for five years. However, if you\u2019re working towards FORS Practitioner status, all 6 mandatory and 4 optional modules need to be completed within 12 months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n<h2>FORS Advanced Practitioner programme<\/h2>\n<div class=\"custom-accordion\" data-clicktoclose=\"true\" data-openfirst=\"true\">\n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">What is FORS Advanced Practitioner?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>FORS Advanced Practitioner is a qualification, that recognises and demonstrates your professional development in fleet management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">How can I become a FORS Advanced Practitioner?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can achieve FORS Advanced Practitioner by completing 15 Practitioner modules including the six mandatory modules. If you are already a FORS Practitioner, you just need to complete an additional five modules out of the remaining six.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">I'm already a FORS Practitioner, can I still start my journey towards FORS Advanced Practitioner?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. You just need to complete an additional five Practitioner modules before your FORS Practitioner expires. To get the most out of the qualification, it\u2019s best to attend the FORS Practitioner Recertification course to extend your certificate date by five years, and then complete your additional five modules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">Does the FORS Advanced Practitioner qualification extend the validity of my FORS Practitioner?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. The expiry date of your FORS Advanced Practitioner qualification will be the same as your FORS Practitioner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">What is the validity of my FORS Advanced Practitioner qualification?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Your FORS Advanced Practitioner expires when your FORS Practitioner expires. Be careful to ensure there is sufficient validity on your FORS Practitioner \u2013 it might be worth attending FORS Practitioner Recertification to give you a further five years validity on your FORS Practitioner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">I don't know how many FORS Practitioner training modules I have completed, how can I check this?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check your training records using the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-trained-drivers\/\">FORS Professional training register<\/a>. This is a register of all FORS Professional training that you have completed, whether eLearning or classroom courses. If you don\u2019t have access to the FORS Professional training register, please email the FORS Helpline team on <a href=\"mailto:enquiries@fors-online.org.uk\">enquiries@fors-online.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">Where can I use the FORS Practitioner and FORS Advanced Practitioner logo?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>You can use it within your email signature, on your company website or any other place where you list your experience and certifications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">How do I book the courses?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>You can book your place on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fors-training.org.uk\/\">FORS Professional Booking Platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">How much time do I have to achieve Advanced Practitioner?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>You can complete the additional courses at any time within the validity of your Practitioner qualification. For example, if your Practitioner qualification expires 31 December 2025, you must complete the additional courses by 31 December 2025 for you to achieve Advanced Practitioner status.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-header\">I have recently renewed my FORS Practitioner status by attending the FORS Practitioner Recertification course, can I still become an Advanced Practitioner?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Yes, you can. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By completing five additional modules 11-16 within the validity of your FORS Practitioner status, you will achieve FORS Advanced Practitioner status.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n<p>Please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:training@fors-online.org.uk\">training@fors-online.org.uk<\/a>\u00a0for any training queries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FORS Advanced Practitioner programme Please contact\u00a0training@fors-online.org.uk\u00a0for any training queries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"wpupg_custom_link":[],"wpupg_custom_link_behaviour":[],"wpupg_custom_link_nofollow":[],"wpupg_custom_image":[],"wpupg_custom_image_id":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-66648066","page","type-page","status-publish"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - 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