Overview
Intermediate pre-hospital care qualification for those who may be first on scene.
Equips learners to assess, treat, and stabilise patients in medical and trauma emergencies until healthcare professionals arrive.
Typical duration: 5 days (40 hours)
Assessment: Practical skills assessments & written test
Certification: Qualsafe certificate (typically valid for 3 years)
Accreditation: Qualsafe RQF Level 3
What you’ll learn
Scene safety and management; dynamic risk assessment
Primary and secondary survey; vital signs
Airway management; oxygen therapy
Breathing and circulation; shock; catastrophic bleeding control
CPR and AED use
Medical emergencies: cardiac, respiratory, diabetic, seizures, anaphylaxis
Trauma: head, spinal, fractures, burns; wound care
Patient packaging, moving and handling
Communication, handover (ATMIST), and documentation
Who it’s for
Close Protection Officers and security teams
High-risk workplaces and teams
Fire and rescue volunteers; community responders
Event medics and stewards
Individuals pursuing a pathway into pre-hospital care
Course info
- Instructor time
- Manual
- Training manikins/AED trainers
- BVMR’s
- Certificate/e-card on completion
- Comfortable clothing suitable for floor-based CPR practice
- Photo ID if required by your workplace
- Minimum age 17+
- Sufficient physical ability for practical scenarios (e.g., CPR on the floor, patient movement)
- Government-issued photo ID on day 1
- Practical skills assessments and observations
- Multiple-choice knowledge test
- Continuous instructor feedback
- Qualsafe certificate upon successful completion
- Progression route to FREC 4 and further pre-hospital care qualifications
- Public course dates: Email us for more information
- Location: Cradlestone Mall, Top Floor, 17 Hendrik Potgieter Road, Krugersdorp, Johannesburg, Gauteng 1739
FREC 3 FAQ
FREC 3 goes beyond first aid with structured patient assessment, airway management, trauma care, and scenario-led practice aligned with pre-hospital standards.
It’s a Qualsafe (RQF) qualification recognised by many employers internationally. Always confirm recognition with the employer/authority in your target region.
No prior qualification is required. We start with fundamentals and build up through guided practice.
Yes—airway/oxygen therapy and AED use are core components.
Validity is set by the awarding body. We’ll confirm current validity and any requalification requirements at booking.
Tell us confidentially before the course; we’ll make reasonable adjustments where possible.
Comfortable clothing, closed shoes, and ID. Expect floor-based practicals and outdoor elements where possible.
Yes - subject to space and safety requirements. Contact us for details and a tailored quote.
