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Through expert commentary, practical explanations and real-world examples, our audio programmes bring course content to life, making complex subjects easier to understand, more relevant and memorable. Designed to complement our training courses, “Listen and Learn” enables students to reinforce their knowledge at their own pace, whether at home, travelling or during their daily routines. This approach encourages independent learning, develops critical thinking and strengthens knowledge retention, helping students build the understanding and confidence needed to apply what they have learned in practical situations.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Temporary Suspension of SIA Licence-Linked Training Courses
The Professional Bodyguard Association (PBA) wishes to advise all prospective learners, training partners and interested parties that all SIA licence-linked training courses have been temporarily suspended until further notice. This decision has been taken pending the publication by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) of the revised training and qualification requirements for SIA licensable activities, currently expected in February 2027.
Rather than enrolling learners onto courses that may shortly be subject to changes in qualification requirements, training content or assessment standards, the PBA considers it appropriate to await official confirmation of the new requirements. Once the SIA has published the relevant details, we will review our training programmes, make any necessary adjustments and announce revised course dates.
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For those with limited time and tight budgets, we offer this solution to help you gain access to the QNUK Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Top Up) (RQF) needed your SIA Close Protection license renewal.
Due to the high volume of requests from those wishing to attend a shortened FREC3 course or seeking direct entry onto FREC4 based on prior learning—Qualsafe has conducted a thorough mapping exercise. This includes comparisons with both regulated qualifications and unregulated courses designed for emergency services first responders.
This guidance outlines which qualifications, including certain unregulated casualty care/first responder courses, are accepted for learners wishing to attend the 2-day FREC3 RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) course. This course addresses the knowledge and skills not already covered by the learner's previous training.
Important Note:
All learners must have completed their relevant course or qualification within 24 months of the FREC3 course start date. Regardless of prior learning, all learners are still required to successfully complete all FREC3 assessments:
- Component 1: Patient assessment and management
- Component 2: Emergency trauma
- Component 3: Focused emergency and urgent care
Learners must also pass the corresponding multiple-choice question paper for each component and demonstrate comprehensive understanding and practical application.
Accepted Regulated Pre-Hospital Care (PHC) Qualifications for Level 3 RPL Route:
- Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency Care for First Responders (RQF) (603/6892/5)
- Highfield Level 3 Award in First Aid Response (RQF) (603/2747/9)
- SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in First Person on Scene Support (RQF) (603/3964/0)
- SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Casualty Care for Fire and Rescue Services (603/1435/7)
- ITC Level 3 Award in First Aid for Firefighters (603/2884/8)
- TQUK Level 3 Award for Initial Person on the Scene of an Incident (RQF) (603/5085/4)
- DAO Level 3 Award in Immediate Emergency Care Provider (603/3571/3)
- QNUK Level 3 Award for First Responders (RQF) (603/3961/5)
- QNUK Level 3 Award in First Person on Scene (International) (RQF) (603/6688/6)
- QNUK Level 3 Award in Rescue Trauma and Casualty Care (RTACC) (RQF) (603/6687/4)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate for First Person on Scene (FPOS) (603/6353/8)
- Safecert Level 3 Award for First Person on Scene for an Emergency First Responder (610/0810/2)
- FAQ Level 3 Award for First Responders on Scene: Ambulance Service Community Responder (603/6252/2)
- FAQ Level 3 Award in First Responders on Scene: Emergency First Responders (603/6795/7)
- FAQ Level 3 Award in Immediate Emergency Care: Fire and Rescue Services (603/7366/0)
- MPQC Level 3 Award in Advanced First Aid for Remote and Mining Environments (603/2433/8)
For more information, contact Craig Knowles on 0772 882 6999.
VAT Exempt – Education and Vocational Training
The Professional Bodyguard Association operates as a not-for-profit educational and vocational training provider.
Qualifying courses are exempt from VAT under Schedule 9, Group 6 of the VAT Act 1994 and HMRC VAT Notice 701/30.