FREC Level 3 Refresher Course (24hrs)

This 3-day refresher course is designed for individuals who already hold a valid FREC Level 3 qualification and need to renew their certification while maintaining essential pre-hospital care skills. Ideal for those working in security, events, close protection, and frontline roles, this course ensures you remain competent, confident, and up to date with current pre-hospital emergency care practices.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through updated protocols and provide hands-on, scenario-based training to reinforce your ability to respond effectively in high-pressure situations. The course focuses on consolidating your existing knowledge while addressing any skill fade and introducing the latest best practices in emergency care.

During the course, we will cover

  • Roles and Responsibilities of a First Responder.
  • Scene safety and incident management.
  • Patient assessment using the primary survey (ABCDE approach).
  • Managing collapsed casualties (with and without breathing).
  • CPR (adult) and AED use.
  • Airway management techniques.
  • Choking management.
  • Catastrophic bleeding control (including tourniquets and haemostatic dressings).
  • Shock recognition and treatment.
  • Burns and scalds

 

  • Medical emergencies (including cardiac, neurological and respiratory conditions).
  • Head, spinal, chest and limb injuries.
  • Fracture and soft tissue injury management.
  • Spinal immobilisation and casualty handling.
  • Use of first aid equipment in a pre-hospital setting.
  • Incident reporting and documentation.
  • Communication with emergency services.
  • Managing multiple casualties.
  • Environmental considerations and prolonged casualty care.
  • Practical scenario-based training.

This refresher course is designed to rebuild confidence and ensure learners can continue to perform effectively in real-world situations. Training is highly practical, with a strong emphasis on realistic scenarios that reflect the environments in which learners are likely to operate. The qualification is recognised across the pre-hospital care and security industries and ensures compliance with ongoing competency requirements for FREC Level 3 holders.

Information

Season

Available all year round

Duration

3 Days (24hrs)

Group Size

5-6

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

CERTIFICATES

Electronic certificates are emailed out to learners approximately 2 weeks after the training. This fully accredited qualification is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and is part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

VALIDATION

This regulated qualification is accredited and forms part of a recognised training pathway for pre-hospital care roles. The certificate is typically valid for 3 years. To maintain competence and certification, learners will need to complete a refresher or requalification course before expiry. It is also strongly recommended that learners undertake regular refresher training to maintain practical skills, confidence, and up-to-date knowledge in line with best practices.

Groups

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We offer bespoke training for your group either at your venue or ours.

Group Prices (max 12 people):

Our Venue (Brighton Marina) - £???

Your Venue - £???+ travel costs and accomodation required

 

 

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Locations

Brighton, Sussex.

Equipment

Equipment supplied

All first aid training supplies included on the course.

Equipment needed

Old outdoor clothing including waterproofs for the practical elements of the course.