FREC 3
Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) 2025
Course Overview
FREC 3 is an advanced, nationally recognised qualification. It trains you to handle life-threatening emergencies before an ambulance arrives.
Who is it for?
It is ideal for first responders and high-risk workers, including:
Police, fire, and search & rescue teams.
Security staff and event medical crews.
Staff in offshore energy, agriculture, and remote sites.
What you will learn
Patient Assessment: How to quickly and safely check a casualty.
Trauma Care: Treating severe bleeding and major injuries.
Medical Emergencies: Managing heart attacks, strokes, and seizures.
Advanced Skills: Airway management and using emergency oxygen.
Key Details
Duration: 4 to 5 days (around 37 hours).
Assessment: Practical tests, a multiple-choice paper, and a final exam.
Validity: 3 years.
Available dates
| Date | Venue | Places | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 26 Oct to Fri 30 Oct 2026 | Whitecrook G81 1QF |
6 left | Request a place |