🚑 First Response Emergency Care (FREC) Level 3 Course — Tonbridge, 7th January 2026
Are you ready to take your first step into the world of pre-hospital emergency care?
Join DGC Security Ltd in Tonbridge, Kent, this 7th January 2026 for our Qualsafe-accredited First Response Emergency Care (FREC) Level 3 course — the essential qualification for anyone looking to work in the emergency services, security, or medical response sector.
This qualification is ideal for:
Security professionals looking to enhance their skill set
Close Protection Operatives requiring a recognised medical qualification
Event medics and first responders
Individuals seeking a career in the ambulance or healthcare sector
Delivered by experienced, front-line medical trainers, our FREC 3 course provides practical, scenario-based trainingand industry-relevant knowledge designed to prepare you for real emergencies.
📅 Course Details
📍 Location: DGC Security Ltd Training Centre, Tonbridge, Kent
📆 Date: Monday 7th January 2026
⏰ Duration: 5 days (blended learning with practical assessments)
🎓 Awarding Body: Qualsafe Awards (RQF Level 3)
💰 Course Fee: Competitive pricing — contact us for group rates and discounts
🧩 What You’ll Learn on the FREC Level 3 Course
The FREC Level 3 qualification meets the requirements of the Security Industry Authority (SIA) for Close Protection licensing and is also recognised by NHS ambulance trusts, private medical companies, and event medical providers.
You’ll cover a wide range of topics, including:
1. Scene Safety and Patient Assessment
Approaching and managing an emergency scene safely
Conducting a dynamic risk assessment
Primary and secondary survey techniques
2. Airway Management
Identifying and managing airway obstruction
Safe use of manual airway adjuncts (OPA, NPA)
Oxygen therapy and suction techniques
3. Respiration and Circulation
Recognition and management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Administering CPR (adult, child, and infant protocols)
4. Trauma and Bleeding Control
Catastrophic bleeding management using tourniquets and haemostatic dressings
Fractures, burns, and spinal injury management
Shock recognition and treatment
5. Medical Emergencies
Recognising and treating common medical conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, asthma, and diabetic emergencies
Seizure management and anaphylaxis treatment
6. Casualty Movement and Evacuation
Safe handling and movement of casualties
Use of stretchers and evacuation aids
7. Incident and Casualty Handover
Communicating effectively with other responders or paramedics
Using handover frameworks like ATMIST and SBAR
💼 Career Opportunities After FREC Level 3
Once you complete your FREC Level 3 training, you’ll have access to a wide range of job opportunities in both the security and medical response industries.
Here are just a few examples:
🔹 Close Protection and Security Roles
The SIA now recognises FREC 3 as a valid medical qualification for Close Protection Officers. This gives you a strong competitive edge when applying for high-end contracts or overseas protection work.
🔹 Event Medic and On-Site First Responder
Work at festivals, sporting events, concerts, and film sets providing immediate medical care. Private medical companies and event organisers frequently seek trained FREC responders.
🔹 Ambulance Service and Patient Transport
FREC 3 is your first step toward becoming an ambulance technician or paramedic. You can progress to FREC Level 4 and Level 5, leading to higher-level qualifications and NHS pathways.
🔹 Corporate and Industrial First Aid
Employers across industries value staff with advanced first aid capabilities. Many companies offer premium pay for safety and medical officers.
💷 Potential Earnings After Completing FREC 3
Your earning potential depends on the sector and role, but FREC-qualified responders can expect:
RoleAverage Daily Rate / SalaryEvent Medic / FREC 3 Responder£120–£200 per dayClose Protection Operative with FREC 3£180–£400 per dayPatient Transport / Ambulance Assistant£23,000–£30,000 per yearRemote / Offshore Medic (with further qualifications)£40,000–£70,000 per year
The combination of SIA and FREC qualifications makes you a highly valuable candidate in both the security and medical fields.
🏆 Why Choose DGC Security Ltd?
At DGC Security Ltd, we’re more than just a training provider — we’re an operational security company offering real employment pathways for qualified learners.
Here’s why learners across Kent choose us:
✅ Approved Qualsafe training centre
✅ Experienced instructors with real-world emergency experience
✅ Hands-on training using realistic medical simulations
✅ Modern facilities in the heart of Tonbridge
✅ Small class sizes for personal, effective instruction
✅ Potential work opportunities with DGC Security’s manned guarding and event security teams
📞 Book Your Place — Limited Spaces Available!
The FREC Level 3 course on 7th January 2026 is expected to fill quickly. Secure your place today and take the first step towards a rewarding, life-saving career.
📍 DGC Security Ltd
📍 Training Location: Tonbridge, Kent
📞 07340 777 691
📧 admin@dgcsecurity.net
🌐 www.dgcsecurity.net
🔑 Final Thoughts
The First Response Emergency Care (FREC) Level 3 qualification opens the door to exciting and meaningful career paths — from front-line security to emergency medical response.
Train with DGC Security Ltd in Tonbridge this January 2026, and gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to save lives and advance your professional career.