FREC Level 3 is a prehospital care qualification providing essential emergency medical skills for first responders.
ProTrainings and ITG are approved to deliver the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) (RQF) through an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual.
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) (RQF) is a highly regarded qualification designed for those looking to develop essential prehospital care skills. Recognised by emergency, security, and medical industries, this comprehensive 5-day course provides hands-on training in trauma management, patient assessment, airway management, CPR, defibrillation, and more. It is ideal for event medics, security personnel, fire and rescue teams, and those seeking a career in emergency care. With a strong practical focus, FREC 3 is the first step in a structured progression towards higher-level prehospital care qualifications.
For more details and to book your place on the course, visit: ITG Instructor Training – FREC 3.
Explore a range of related responder courses available as online video e-learning and classroom training by visiting: ProTrainings – Responder Courses.
If you are interested in completing this course, please contact us on 01206 805 359 or support@protrainings.uk
Intended Audience:
Course Options:
This course is available as a 5-day option, but if you hold a similar responder qualification and wish to transfer or upgrade to FREC 3, contact ProTrainings for details on our 2-day and 3-day options.
Entry Requirements:
Learners must be at least 18 years old or older. While there are no formal entry requirements, we recommend a minimum of Level 2 literacy or equivalent and a basic understanding of first aid to fully benefit from the course.
Assessment Requirements:
• Theory assessment – 3 x multiple choice question papers and 1 x invigilated exam completed throughout the course
• Practical assessment and skills test – 6 completed throughout the course
Requalification Requirements:
This qualification is valid for a period of 3 years. The Learner needs to retake the qualification before the certificate expiry date to remain qualified.
Requalification training should be delivered in no less than 21 hours (3 days) excluding breaks.
Progression:
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) can contribute towards further qualifications at the same or higher levels, including the Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) (L4 FREC). Progression to L4 FREC requires 118 hours of contextualised Level 3 learning, which must be documented in a CPD portfolio. Additionally, this qualification can support career advancement in relevant emergency and medical professions.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
This course gives learners the opportunity to gain a formally recognised regulated qualification. If you require funding, a regulated qualification is often required. Phone us and we can advise if needed. If you choose our course leading to a regulated qualification, there are additional assessment criteria to be undertaken with an instructor and a small extra certification charge.
| Regulated Qualification Details | |
|---|---|
| Course Title: | Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) |
| QAN: | 603/6987/5 |
| Level: | 3 |
| Credit Value: | 5 |
| TQT: | 53 |
| The Register of Regulated Qualifications | |
Emergency & Healthcare Roles:
- Event Medics
- Ambulance Care Assistants
- Private Medical Responders
- First Responders (e.g., Community & Co-Responder Schemes)
- Emergency Care Support Workers
Security & Law Enforcement:
- Close Protection Officers (CPOs)
- Security Operatives (e.g., Door Supervisors, Event Security)
- Police Officers (including Firearms & Public Order Teams)
- Prison Officers
Fire & Rescue Services:
- Firefighters (including On-Call & Industrial Firefighters)
- Search & Rescue Teams
Industrial & High-Risk Environments:
- Construction Site First Aiders
- Offshore & Remote Site Workers
- Energy & Utilities Sector Personnel
- Military & Private Military Contractors
Sports & Outdoor Activities:
- Sports Coaches & Trainers
- Outdoor Instructors (e.g., Mountain Leaders, Diving Instructors)
- Expedition & Remote Area Medics
Community & Voluntary Roles:
- First Aid Trainers
- Voluntary First Aiders
- Community Responders
Component 1
Patient Assessment and Management
LO1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first responder
LO2. Be able to assess an incident
LO3. Be able to assess and manage patients with life-threating and non-life-threatening illness and injuries
LO4. Be able to assess a patient’s airway
LO5. Be able to manage a patient’s airway
LO6. Be able to manage an unresponsive patient who is not breathing normally
LO7. Be able to safely use an AED during a resuscitation attempt and how to maintain an AED ready for use
LO8. Be able to administer emergency oxygen
Component 2
Emergency Trauma
LO1. Be able to assess and manage trauma patients
LO2. Be able to assess and manage catastrophic bleeding
LO3. Be able to assess and manage chest injuries
LO4. Be able to assess and manage bleeding
LO5. Be able to assess and manage a patient with compromised circulation
LO6. Know how to assess and manage wounds and eye injuries
LO7. Know how to assess and manage a patient
LO8. Know how to manage a patient with sudden poisoning
LO9. Be able to provide emergency care to a patient with head, spinal and musculoskeletal injuries
Component 3
Focused Emergency and Urgent Care
LO1. Know how to identify a patient experiencing breathing difficulties
LO2. Know how to manage a patient experiencing breathing difficulties
LO3. Know how to manage a patient with anaphylaxis
LO4. Know how to assess and manage a patient with suspected major illness
LO5. Know how to manage a patient who is actively convulsing
LO6. Understand how to provide emergency care for the effects of environmental exposure
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