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FREC 3 Course – First Response Emergency Care (RQF) | Neath & South Wales

Level 3 First Response Emergency Care (RQF) course delivered by HCPC-registered paramedics in Neath and South Wales. Ideal for first responders, event medics, security staff & those progressing toward FREC 4.

ofqual regulated
qulification

Nationally recognised and internationally respected

ofqual regulated
qulification

Nationally recognised and internationally respected

ideal for

Event first aiders, security, outdoor professionals and high-risk environments.

certificate valid for
3 years

Re-qualification required every 3 years.

delivered by
qualified instructors

experienced, industry professionals.

about this course

Description

FREC 3 Course – Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)

  • Duration: 5 days 13th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st January 2026
  • Location: Unit 2, Station Square, Neath SA11 1BY 
  • Cost: £510.00 inc vat (includes registration, certification & online learning portal)
  • Pre-course learning: 19 hours (complete before Day 1)

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • English Level 2 (basic command of language)
  • Prior first aid experience recommended
  • Must bring ID and be physically able to complete practical tasks

Additional information

Dates

01/06/26-05/06/26, 20/07/26-24/07/26

The Qualsafe FREC 3 (First Response Emergency Care Level 3) is a nationally recognised and Ofqual regulated qualification designed for those who require advanced first aid skills in the workplace, at public events, or in remote and challenging environments. It provides the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to manage a wide range of medical emergencies until further professional help arrives.

This course is ideal for event medical staff, security personnel, outdoor instructors, and anyone working in higher risk settings where enhanced first aid cover is required.

who is it suitable for?

  • Event medical staff and first aiders
  • Security personnel
  • Outdoor and adventure professionals
  • Anyone working in high-risk or remote enviroments

entry requirements

  • A minimum age of 18 years
  • English Level 2 (basic command of language)
  • No formal first aid qualification required (although prior knowledge if beneficial)

Course content

The FREC 3 syllabus covers a wide range of topics, including:

  • Roles and responsibilities of a first responder
  • Operational readiness and human factors
  • Emergency services capabilities
  • Structured patient assessment
  • Mechanism of injury and incident
  • Life threatening bleeding control
  • Airway management and emergency oxygen
  • Breathing difficulties (trauma and medical)
  • Prehospital trauma care
  • Prehospital emergency medical care
  • responding to changes in risk and/or threat
  • Primary triage (Ten Second Triage) and lifesaving interventions
  • Moving and handling: in an emergency and assisting a clinician
  • Recording assessment findings
  • Environmental exposure
  • Immersion and submersion incidents
  • Adult, child and infant BLS and AED usage
FREC-3-Course-Swansea-MSW-Events

£300.00 Excluding VAT

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course duration

5 days

location

Neath (on-site training available)

Max Delegates

6 per course (to ensure high-quality training)

certification

Qualsafe FREC 3 (Ofqual Regulated) valid for 3 years

Assessment

x6 Practical skills tests
x3 Theory multiple choice exams
x2 Anatomy & physiology papers
x1 In-person invigilated written exam

Accreditation

Ofqual Regulated Qualification
(Reference Number: 610/5845/2)

Assess and manage a wide range of medical emergencies

Provide advanced life support life support including CPR and AED use

Use specialist equipment such as oxygen and airway adjuncts

Manage multiple casualties and major incidents

Record and report incidents effectively

Work confidently in high-risk and remote enviroments

why choose msw events?

We are an accredited Qualsafe training centre with experienced, real-world instructors. Our courses and delivered in a supportive, hands-on environment with a focus on practical skills, giving you the confidence to respond when it matters most.

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