FREC 3 Course Near Plymouth – Delivered at Our Newton Abbot Training Centre
The Qualsafe Level 3 First Response Emergency Care, FREC 3 Course Plymouth and Devon.
First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) Training for Plymouth Learners
Our FREC 3 course near Plymouth provides practical, scenario‑based emergency care training for learners across Plymouth and South Devon. Delivered at our Newton Abbot Training Centre, easily accessible via the A38 this course is ideal for those working in security, event medical services, maritime roles, construction, public‑facing environments, and other high‑risk sectors.
The Qualsafe Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) is a nationally recognised qualification that equips learners with essential pre‑hospital skills to manage trauma and medical emergencies until professional help arrives. Training includes trauma care, airway management, catastrophic bleeding control, patient assessment, and medical emergency management.
For full qualification details, visit our FREC 3 course – First Response Emergency Care page.
Monthly courses held at: Kingdom Business Centre, Kingdom House, Brunel Rd, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4PB
Who This Course Is For:
This First Response Emergency Care course is ideal for professionals who require a recognised pre‑hospital care qualification, including
Event medics and medical cover teams
Security personnel and door supervisors
Maritime workers and port‑based roles
Community first responders
Construction and industrial staff
Learners progressing toward emergency services careers
What the FREC 3 Course Covers
Patient Assessment & Monitoring
Structured patient assessment, vital signs monitoring and initial emergency evaluation.
Trauma & Catastrophic Bleeding
Hands‑on practice treating traumatic injuries, including catastrophic bleeding control and trauma management.
Medical Emergencies
Recognition and management of cardiac, respiratory, anaphylaxis and other life‑threatening medical events.
Airway Management & Oxygen Administration
Practical skills in airway management, oxygen therapy and respiratory support.
Casualty Evacuation & Paediatric Assessment
Safe casualty evacuation techniques, paediatric patient assessment and final assessment for certification.
How to Find Us from Plymouth
Follow the A38 towards Exeter
Continue onto the A380 towards Newton Abbot
At the Penn Inn roundabout, take the exit towards Newton Abbot
At the second set of traffic lights, turn right into Brunel Road
Continue straight over the mini‑roundabout
Kingdom Business Centre is the last building on the left before the power station
Areas We Cover Near Plymouth
Ivybridge
Plympton
Plymstock
Saltash
Tavistock
Roborough
Wembury
Yelverton
Why Choose Optimal First Aid for FREC 3
Experienced ex‑military medic instructor
Small groups for personalised, hands‑on learning
Realistic emergency scenarios
Easy access from Plymouth and South Devon
Clear progression routes to FREC 4 and beyond
Trusted by security teams, event medics and organisations across the region
Testimonials
“Excellent course with highly practical training. The instructor’s experience and real‑world examples made the learning engaging and relevant. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing advanced first aid skills.” – Pete. Google review
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — many Plymouth learners work in maritime, dockside and marine‑based environments where advanced first aid skills are essential.
Absolutely — FREC 3 is widely recognised for security and door‑supervision roles across Plymouth.
Yes — regular trains run from Exeter St Davids and Exeter Central to Newton Abbot, with a short taxi ride to the venue.
Contact us about our FREC 3 Courses
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