Qualsafe L3 First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3)

Qualsafe L3 First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) 

About the course

The Qualsafe Level 3 First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) qualification opens doors for a range of career choices. The 5-day FREC 3 course is a nationally-recognised prehospital qualification that  acts as a stepping stone for those seeking a career in the emergency services sector, but is also recommended if you work or volunteer as a first responder. 

FREC 3  is the entry-level stage of the First Response Emergency Care pathway, so it is ideal for those looking to progress their careers within the emergency services, ambulance services and healthcare settings.  It also supports specialist medical roles within law enforcement and security, energy and utilities, construction and military.

As a Level 3 qualification this training courses qualifies for ELCAS funding.

The qualsafe FREC 3 qualification was enhanced in 2025 to meet current standards in UK pre-hospital care.  The revised FREC 3 covers core skills like trauma care and bleeding, airway management and medical oxygen with a stronger practical element,  and has been expanded to include environmental exposures like hypothermia and drowning.   With more focus on practical, scenario-based learning and assessments, the course provides a broad span of learning for first responders, event medics, and those working in high risk industries.

 How to book:

This course runs each month; please use the online booking calendar or contact us for dates

Course Price:               £595 + VAT - This Level 3 course qualifies for ELCAS funding

Course Duration:         5 days

Course Location:         Our purpose-built training facility in South Brent, Devon

SA Safety is a trusted leader in the provision of rescue teams, industrial support and specialist training. From our base in Devon we deliver accredited training, confined space rescue teams, rope access teams and support services to the high-risk utilities, industrial and manufacturing sectors. 

Our specialist City &Guilds and Qualsafe-accredited training is delivered on-site or at our impressive new training centre in South Brent, newly fitted out in 2025 with the facilities to train you to the highest industry standards.

At SA Safety people come first.  As a values-driven organisation, our clear aim is to support personal and professional growth through skills development, opportunity, and sustained investment.  Over 15% of our team are ex-forces and many of them joined through word of mouth, something we’re incredibly proud of.  We actively choose to recruit from the armed forces community because your discipline, experience and transferable skills add real strength to our team. 

We believe SA Safety offers the ideal opportunity for service leavers to use the skills they have earned in the armed forces to build a new career.  With major new contracts starting in 2026, we’re looking to expand our team right now. If you’re transitioning out of the military and want a role with purpose, teamwork and development opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.