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FREC 3 BLS and AED

Qualsafe Level 3 Award
First Response Emergency Care (RQF)
2025 Update

£594 inc VAT 

Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) – 2025 edition. Gain advanced first aid skills for high-risk and remote environments with immersive, scenario-based training in Hope Valley. Ideal for emergency responders, outdoor professionals, and those needing nationally recognised, Qualsafe-approved certification. Immediate e-certification on completionas this centre has direct claims status due to excellent and consistent feedback.

For full qualification details, visit the official Qualsafe FREC 3 page

Course Structure

First Response Emergency Care is a qualification on the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and is therefore regulated by OFQUAL. The FREC suite of qualifications has been developed by the Awarding Body Qualsafe and clinically endorsed by the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh – Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC). Certificates are valid for three years.

This Level 3 Certificate meets the FPHC criteria for descriptor ‘D’ provider on the PHEM skills framework.

 

Entry Requirements

This entry-level course requires no previous knowledge of first aid.  Providing a participant is willing to apply themselves and complete the five-day FREC 3 and guided learning hours; they should be able to obtain a pass. However, gaining the most from the course requires previous knowledge by attending a first aid course. Participants must be at least 17 years old to participate in the FREC 3. Due to the assessments, adequate numeracy and literature skills are needed to obtain a pass.

Assessment

The updated FREC 3 2025 assessments are:

  • 6 x Mandatory practical assessments
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  • 1 x invigilated exam
  • 5 x Optional Practical Assessments (Extended Skills)

Extended skills need clinical governance

The Immersive Classroom

The immersive classroom enables us to put you into any environment such as:

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  • Remote overseas locations
  • Domestic settings

This enables the participant to react to a challenging and dynamic environment including noise and smell.  Levels can be adjusted so as not to overwhelm the participant.

Location for on-site training

Our Peak District training facility is easily located by public transport; train, bus and plane.

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Course Overview

The FREC 3 course (Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care) is a recognised qualification for anyone who may need to manage medical or trauma emergencies before professional help arrives. It is suitable for event medics, security staff, search and rescue teams, and those working in high-risk or remote environments.

Course Format

The course runs over five days at our training centre in Hope Valley, Derbyshire. Training is focused on practical, scenario-based learning designed to build confidence and competence in real-world situations.

What You’ll Learn

Content includes patient assessment, airway management (including oxygen), catastrophic bleeding control, trauma care, and the management of medical conditions such as heart attack, stroke, asthma, and diabetes. The course also covers triage, incident management, and communication during emergencies.

Assessment and Certification

Assessment is primarily practical, with minimal written work. Successful learners receive an e-certificate valid for three years, issued by Qualsafe Awards.

Accreditation and Recognition

This qualification is nationally recognised and meets current HSE requirements. It is endorsed by the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh) and listed in the Purple Guide for event medical cover.

Further Information

For full qualification details, visit the official Qualsafe FREC 3 page.  We have an onsite shop with card payment facilities.  During training you will use the most up to date equipment and have the opportunity to purchase in our shop at reduced rates.  You can purchase individual items or a full FREC 3 kit bag bespoke just for you. Browse our  shop here.

 

12 reviews for Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) – 2025 Update

  1. Nicola –

    Excellent course – very good refresher and now feel more confident to be able to continue first aid if needed. Lovely venue too:) Thank you (Tia March 2024)

  2. Nicola –

    Hi Nicola!

    Hope you’re well!

    I just thought you’d like to know (as it all started with you at High Peak!) that I completed my FREC4 shortly after passing with you and I’m currently completing an Associate Ambulance Practitioner apprenticeship and am in the 3rd week of my CERAD.

    Just thought I’d message to say I’m so grateful for your patience and support throughout my FREC 3 as without it, I’m not sure I’d have got here. My confidence has massively improved and I’m so happy with where I am/am going.

    Thank you (and Dave the mannequin) so much.  

  3. Nicola –

    Really thoughtful personal trainer adapted course to learner needs. Nick (Feb 24)

  4. Nicola –

    Excellent from start to finish. Great content, Nicola is very knowledgeable and the venue is great. Immersive classroom is brilliant. Thank you. Tony (16 Feb)

  5. Nicola –

    Cheers Nicola

    Was a great week and thanks for the training

    All the best
    John (August 2023)

  6. Nicola –

    Hi Nicola

    That’s great thank you, it was a really good and interesting course

    Kind regards
    Billy (August 2023)

  7. Nicola –

    Hi Nicola,

    Thank you for a very interesting and engaging course; we all survived, and even had a few laughs along the way!

    Dan (April 2023)

  8. Nicola –

    Hi Nicola

    Just wanted to thank you for a great course! I will definitely be back to renew when the time approaches.

    Chris (September 2023)

  9. Nicola –

    Hi Nicola,
    Thank you very much for sending through the certificate and for an excellent course!
    Nick (March 2023)

  10. Nicola –

    Hello Nicola

    Thank you so much for your email and for my certificate.

    I really enjoyed my time with you last week. I learnt a great deal, which I am happy to say that I will get to demonstrate the knowledge I gained, when I join my local community first responders. I met with the area coordinator earlier today and they are taking me on – Woohoo!

    Thanks again Nicola and all the very best to you.

    Ellen (April 2023)

  11. R Hunt –

    Great range of teaching techniques. Interactive (R Hunt 25th July 2022)

  12. G Miller –

    Good afternoon, Nicola.

    Have you recovered from our course and I hope you are well.

    Thank you for my Certificate, I much appreciate it.

    Also, as commented thanks for a great run course, in the end my grey matter actually soaked in the information. Thanks to your style of teaching and vast knowledge and experience.

    I hope and look forward to attend another one of your courses in the future.

    Until then, good luck and all the best.

    Gareth.

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