FREC 3 Frequently Asked Questions

If you are considering a FREC 3 course in Glasgow, these are some of the questions we are most commonly asked about the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care.

The full FREC 3 course is normally delivered over five days.

The Qualsafe qualification requires a minimum of 35 guided learning hours, with training combining classroom learning, practical skills, scenarios and assessment.

At MK Safety Solutions we place a strong emphasis on hands-on training, giving learners plenty of opportunity to practise patient assessment and emergency care skills throughout the course.

Yes.

FREC 3 is a Level 3 first aid qualification recognised by the Security Industry Authority as suitable for the first aid requirement associated with Close Protection training.

Anyone beginning SIA Close Protection training must hold an appropriate Level 3 first aid qualification before starting the licence-linked Close Protection element.

The first aid qualification must also have at least 12 months remaining before its expiry date when the Close Protection training begins.

This makes FREC 3 particularly popular with people planning to work within Close Protection because it provides a broader range of emergency care skills than a standard workplace first aid course.

MK Safety Solutions can provide both FREC 3 medical training and Close Protection training.

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care is valid for three years from the date of achievement.

Regular skills practice is important throughout this period and annual Basic Life Support refresher training is recommended.

Learners should complete the appropriate FREC 3 requalification training before their existing certificate expires if they wish to maintain continuous certification.

If you are unsure when your qualification expires or whether you require a refresher or full FREC 3 course, contact MK Safety Solutions and we can advise you.

FREC 3 can support progression into a range of roles where enhanced emergency care skills may be required.

Depending on the individual employer, role and any additional qualifications required, FREC 3 may be useful for people working within:

• Event medical services
• Close Protection
• Security and specialist security roles
• First responder roles
• Community and voluntary response organisations
• Industrial and higher-risk workplaces
• Outdoor and remote environments
• Film and television medical support
• Emergency and pre-hospital care environments

FREC 3 is also the starting point for learners who want to progress further through the First Response Emergency Care pathway.

The qualification does not by itself guarantee employment within a particular clinical role. Individual employers may have additional training, experience and competency requirements.

Yes.

FREC 3 provides a recognised progression route into the Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care.

Before beginning FREC 4, learners must normally:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Hold a valid, in-date Qualsafe FREC 3 qualification or a Qualsafe-recognised equivalent
• Provide a Continuing Professional Development portfolio containing evidence of at least 118 hours of relevant study and/or contextualised practice

The 118 hours must be completed and evidenced before starting the FREC 4 qualification.

MK Safety Solutions delivers both FREC 3 and FREC 4 and can provide guidance to learners who want to continue through the pre-hospital emergency care pathway.

View our upcoming FREC 3 course dates or contact MK Safety Solutions for more information.

Call: 0141 459 0541
Email: info@mksafetysolutions.com

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