First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) Exeter
Qualsafe First Response Emergency Care Course – FREC 3
First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) Training near Exeter
The Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) is a nationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated qualification for individuals who may be first on scene at a medical emergency and require more than basic first aid. Our FREC 3 training in Exeter provides realistic, scenario-based instruction for security teams, event medics, outdoor professionals, and those working in high-risk or remote environments across the South West.
For those looking for individual bookings on open courses view our open FREC 3 courses page to see the full schedule across the South West.
What the course covers
The First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) course includes comprehensive training in:
Scene safety, dynamic risk assessment, and casualty assessment
Airway management and emergency oxygen therapy
CPR, AED use, and current resuscitation protocols
Trauma management, including catastrophic bleeding control
Recognition and management of medical emergencies, with ongoing casualty monitoring
Incident management, communication, and effective handover to emergency services
All training is delivered by instructors with real operational and outdoor experience, ensuring skills are taught as they are actually used in the field, not just in a classroom.
Who this First Response Emergency Care course is for
This FREC 3 course is suitable for learners based in Exeter who work in roles such as:
Private security and close protection
Event medical and response teams
Outdoor and expedition professionals
Custodial and response staff
Individuals progressing toward advanced pre-hospital care roles
No previous medical qualification is required, although the course is equally suitable for those with existing first aid experience who need a recognised Level 3 qualification.
Training venue and course dates
Courses run regularly throughout the year at our training venue, with scheduled open courses available for Exeter learners.
Regular course dates throughout the year
Group bookings and closed courses available
Bespoke delivery for organisations in Exeter
Our onsite FREC 3 courses in Exeter are delivered for teams operating in security, remote, and high-risk environments, providing practical, scenario-based training to develop advanced clinical and trauma management skills. For individual learners or those looking at alternative dates, you can view the main Devon FREC 3 course page to check upcoming sessions and find the most convenient location for your training.
Booking your FREC 3 course near Exeter
Make an enquiry or book your group training today. For upcoming course dates, group bookings, or bespoke delivery options, please get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
We don’t currently run public FREC 3 courses in Exeter. All scheduled courses take place at our Newton Abbot venue, around 25–30 minutes away.
Yes. We can deliver FREC 3 onsite for organisations in Exeter, Exmouth, Cranbrook, Honiton and across East Devon, subject to minimum numbers and venue suitability.
Yes. All learners receive the same nationally recognised Qualsafe Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care.
Yes — FREC 3 is the required entry point for FREC 4.
Yes. We regularly train learners from Exeter and East Devon due to our experienced instructors, hands‑on approach and excellent course reviews.
Contact us about our FREC 3 Courses
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