FREC 3 Course

When it comes to obtaining regular work in the close protection industry, first aid response skills are absolutely crucial. Here at Phoenix, our Qualsafe-certified advanced FREC course allows you to gain both the knowledge and practical skills needed to help in the broad range of medical emergencies and life-threatening situations sometimes faced by security professionals within the close protection industry.

Our Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) is taught exclusively by experienced medical experts. Our FREC courses not only meets but exceeds industry standards for SIA licence requirements.

Covering a wide selection of essential skills required to become highly trained first-aid responders, from respiration and airway management to defibrillation and paediatric first aid, Phoenix’s first aid response training courses make use of practical and realistic scenarios and simulations. FREC courses are also clinically endorsed by the Faculty of Pre Hospital Care, making them a highly valuable qualification.

This immersive training provides delegates with not only the required knowledge, but also the relevant hands-on experience needed to operate as an effective first aider, prepared for any eventuality.

Designed to fully equip you to deal with a wide range of common medical emergencies, our FREC 3 courses can be taken as a stand-alone course or bolted onto our comprehensive close protection training course.

This qualification is valid for 3 years, meaning you can meet the needs of many people requiring aid during your career and it’s a great asset to have when applying for jobs in the security industry. The individual then needs to retake the qualification before it expires to remain qualified.

What skills are taught in FREC 3 courses?

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FREC 3 Course testimonials

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“The practical scenarios helped me bring the course material together. Repeated practice and clear feedback improved my confidence in following a structured assessment.”

Course delegate

“I appreciated being able to work through scenarios at a steady pace. The instructors helped me understand where I had missed a step.”

Course delegate

“The course encouraged me to think methodically instead of rushing. Discussing the exercises afterwards helped me make sense of my decisions.”

Course delegate

“The instructors were patient with questions and specific in their feedback. I found the opportunity to repeat practical tasks particularly useful.”

Course delegate

“Working with other learners helped me reflect on communication during a response. The scenarios highlighted skills I needed to keep practising.”

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