The FORS Standard version 7.1

Requirement

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

Purpose

To ensure all staff maintain the knowledge, skills and attitude to conduct their duties safely, professionally and with consideration to the environment.

Demonstration

The mandatory FORS Professional Development requirements shall be completed as set out at Annex 1 (for drivers and PLV riders) and Annex 2 (for managers). This means the requirements at both Bronze and Silver apply.

FORS Operators shall maintain and implement Personal Development Plans (PDPs) that identify and document progressive FORS Professional Development relevant to the specific roles and responsibilities of drivers, the responsible person and all other staff involved in the fleet operation.

The amount of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training to be completed by drivers every five years be seen by responsible persons and other staff involved in the fleet operation as a guide for their own professional development.

To introduce new talent into the profession, fleet operations should make an effort to include driver licence acquisition training, according to their means, within their FORS Professional Development.

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.