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[ SYMCA · Funded Courses ]

Fully funded training across South Yorkshire.

We're excited to offer a range of fully funded opportunities to people unemployed, self-employed and employed throughout South Yorkshire through Adult Skills Funding (ASF) in partnership with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).

The funded courses we have available are shown below.

Funded courses

Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations
Full-Time · 7 Weeks
Funded
Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations
Full-Time · 7 Weeks · Must hold a Level 2
Funded
Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018
3 Days
Funded
Level 3 Initial and Periodic Electrical Inspection and Testing 2391-52
5 Days · Theory & Practical required
Funded

Requires a Gold Card and/or NVQ L3

The below courses require you to hold a Gold Card and/or NVQ L3.

Level 3 Small Solar Photovoltaic Systems
3 Days
Gold Card / NVQ L3 required
Funded
Level 3 Small Electrical Energy Storage Systems
2 Days
Gold Card / NVQ L3 required
Funded
Level 3 Award in the Design & Installation of Domestic & Small Commercial EV Charging Installations
2 Days
Gold Card / NVQ L3 required
Funded

How it works

01

Apply

Fill in the web form (link below) and submit your details.

02

Application Approved

We review your eligibility and confirm your place on the programme.

03

Initial Assessment

Complete an initial assessment & diagnostic skill scan.

04

Space Offered

A course space is offered and your training date is confirmed.

Eligibility

  • You must live in a South Yorkshire Local Authority — Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham or Doncaster. Eligibility is checked by Local Authority, not postcode prefix, so some S-postcodes (e.g. S21, S26) that fall in Derbyshire are not eligible.
  • 19 or above as of 31st August 2026.
  • For the Level 2 Diploma you must earn less than £26,227.50.
  • For all other courses you must earn less than £34,977.43.

If you'd like to apply for these courses, please fill in the web form. Following successful submission and meeting the eligibility criteria, one of the team will be in contact with you.