First Response Emergency Care Level 3 Course
Key Features
Of this FREC Level 3 Course:
- Covers the full Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care syllabus used across UK emergency response roles
- Builds competence in primary and secondary patient assessment using the ABCDE approach in real incidents
- Includes practical management of trauma, medical emergencies, and cardiac arrest with AED and oxygen therapy
- Develops decision-making skills for scene safety, casualty prioritisation and handover to ambulance crews
- Delivered through scenario-based training that mirrors workplace and pre-hospital environments
Course Date Availability
FREC Level 3 training at the following 14 centres. Prices from £375 per person :
Course Information
Overview:
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) is the recognised qualification for individuals who may be first on scene at a medical emergency. It provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to assess, stabilise and manage casualties until further medical help arrives. In 2026 this qualification remains the standard entry point for many security, event medical, industrial response and community first responder roles across the UK.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Security officers and close protection operatives
- Event medical and stewarding teams
- Industrial and construction site first responders
- Community first responders and emergency service support staff
- Workplace first aiders in higher-risk environments
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Scene assessment, safety and infection control procedures
- Primary survey using the ABCDE systematic approach
- Basic life support, AED use and oxygen therapy
- Management of major haemorrhage, fractures and spinal injuries
- Recognition and treatment of medical emergencies including anaphylaxis, asthma and heart attack
- Secondary survey, casualty monitoring and handover to ambulance personnel
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over five consecutive days and combines classroom theory with extensive practical exercises and realistic scenarios. Delegates complete both continuous assessment and a final multiple-choice exam.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Roles and responsibilities of the first responder
- Scene safety and initial assessment
- Airway management and breathing difficulties
- Circulation, bleeding control and shock
- Disability, neurological assessment and exposure
- Medical emergencies and trauma scenarios
- Cardiac arrest management and post-resuscitation care
- Casualty handover and documentation
Private Courses On-site
First Response Emergency Care Level 3 training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care certificate. The qualification is valid for three years. Learners must complete an annual refresher and a full requalification course before the certificate expires to maintain their registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked First Response Emergency Care Level 3 questions:
The course is delivered over five days, totalling approximately 40 hours of guided learning and assessment.
There are no formal prerequisites, although delegates should be physically able to perform CPR and other practical skills on the floor.
The syllabus includes scene safety, primary and secondary survey, airway management, bleeding control, medical emergencies, trauma care, cardiac arrest and casualty handover.
Assessment includes ongoing practical observation, scenario performance and a final multiple-choice theory paper.
Delegates who pass receive the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care certificate.
The certificate remains valid for three years from the date of issue.
An annual refresher day is recommended and a full three-day requalification course must be completed before the three-year expiry.
FREC 3 is more advanced, focusing on pre-hospital emergency care, trauma management and extended skills such as oxygen therapy and spinal immobilisation.
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for floor-based practical work. All training equipment is provided.
Yes, the qualification is recognised across security, events, construction and industrial sectors where a first response role is required.
Yes, delegates must demonstrate competence through a series of realistic emergency scenarios assessed by the trainer.
Yes, automated external defibrillator training and practice form a core part of the cardiac arrest module.
Prices per person typically start at £375. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
This qualification equips delegates with the structured approach and practical skills required to manage a wide range of emergency situations confidently and effectively in their specific workplace.
Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group