Colleagues, the follow appears to be the current position regarding Plumbing and Electrical funding.

C&G Level 2 certificate in Basic Plumbing studies (16/3356/7) and

C&G Level 2 certificate in Plumbing studies (16/3357/9) are funded until 31/07/2012 for 16-18 - YPLA funding.

SFA funding (19+) the level 2 is only funded for new starts up to 30 July 2011 and level 3 not funded as an alternative exists on the QCF framework.

The new diplomas in Plumbing are confirmed for funding on the LAD;

Dip level 2 Plumbing Heating               - YPLA - 596 hrs (£4416)

- SFA - 596hrs (£4264)

Dip level 3 Plumbing and Heating        - YPLA - 554hrs (£465)

- SFA - 223hrs (£1595)

New diploma in Electrical level 3 726 hrs, 716 for maintenance. Funding available for 16-18 £5379 and 19+ £5194.