Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care (Level 3 RQF )
The Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care (Level 3 RQF) Award provides vital training for non-health care professionals pre-hospital care providers.
Only £375.00 + VAT
(£290.00 + VAT for Requalification)
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FREC 3
About the Level 3 FREC CourseQualsafe First Response Emergency Care (Level 3 RQF)
The leading qualification for events cover, the Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care
(Level 3 RQF) covers the full range of skills required by the HSE for first aid, and more! For
those with further ambitions, it also forms the first step of a programme to become a
Paramedic in 2 years.
Over 5 days, you will fulfil the competencies set out in the PHEM skills framework at
descriptor level D, gaining the knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with a
range of prehospital emergency care situations. A perfect fit for those looking to work or
volunteer as a first responder.
Our FREC 3 course is ELCAS Approved
Among the first to arrive at a scene, First Responders typically includes law enforcement
officers, firefighters, and those providing medical cover at events, as well as those
working in high risk environments including the military, power stations, agriculture and
manufacturing.
2025 Course Dates for Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care (Level 3 RQF)
Our courses are held at our training facility in Durham. The upcoming FREC 3 course dates for 2025 are:
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- 13 - 17 January
- 10 - 14 February
- 10 - 14 March
- 31 March - 04 April
- 12 - 16 May
- 02 - 06 June
- 07 - 11 July
- 04 - 08 August
- 08 - 12 September
- 06 - 10 October
FREC 3 Requalification dates are:
- 15 - 17 January
- 12 - 14 February
- 12 - 14 March
- 02 - 04 April
- 14 - 16 May
- 04 - 06 June
- 09 - 11 July
- 06 - 08 August

Is the Level 3 FREC Course right for me?
The FREC 3 course is for those wishing to enhance their clinical and medical skills. It meets all the competencies for non-health care professional pre-hospital provider and is the first step in a
continuing package of training, through Level 4 and Level 5, culminating in a Level 6 Paramedic qualification. The course applies to a number of roles, including event medical staff, security staff, and first responders and Ambulance crews.
continuing package of training, through Level 4 and Level 5, culminating in a Level 6 Paramedic qualification. The course applies to a number of roles, including event medical staff, security staff, and first responders and Ambulance crews.
Can I re-qualify if my Level 3 FREC has expired?
You can requalify for just £295.00 + VAT (£75 deposit) as long as your current qualification is still in date, however if it has expired then you will need to attend the full course.