For some of our courses, it is necessary to have relevant equipment or clothing (e.g. protective clothing), whilst for some others, we offer optional college-branded clothing.
Important information for adult (19+) students
If you are a fully-funded student (i.e. you do not have to pay any fees for your course) or are planning on obtaining an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees then any equipment or uniform which is considered essential to you completing your course will be provided for your course. On most occasions, this kit will remain at college. You can find more information on adult learning fees here. If you do not meet the above criteria, you may be entitled to financial help to help you with kit, equipment and uniform costs.
Financial help
The college operates a financial support scheme which can help students whose financial circumstances make it difficult for them to meet the costs associated with study; find out more information here. Once you have purchased your equipment and have been awarded funds from financial support, please provide us with a receipt of your purchase and we will refund you in the first term of the course. If you have already been awarded financial support, we may be able to order it for you (course dependent); your award letter will contain further details. Please note that we are only able to refund or purchase kit, equipment or uniform which is listed on your kit list.
King's Lynn Campus
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Creative Arts - Art & Design, Media, Music & Performing Arts
Most of the requirement equipment for creative arts courses can be purchased online from our college shop. If purchased during the summer, your starter pack will be ready to collect from the college shop in September (not necessarily during the first week). You can find links to buy the starter packs below:
Art & Design
1101 - Art & Design - Level 1
1168 - Art & Design - Level 2
BUY YOUR STARTER PACK VIEW YOUR FULL KIT LIST
1340 - Art & Design - Level 3 (First Year)BUY YOUR STARTER PACK VIEW YOUR FULL KIT LIST
1340 - Art & Design - Level 3 (Second Year)
BUY YOUR STARTER PACK VIEW YOUR FULL KIT LIST
Photography - Level 2 and Level 3
BUY YOUR STARTER PACK VIEW YOUR FULL KIT LIST
1195 - Graphics - Level 3
BUY YOUR STARTER PACK VIEW YOUR FULL KIT LIST
1169 - Fashion - Level 3
BUY YOUR STARTER PACK VIEW YOUR FULL KIT LIST
Media
You are expected to have the starter pack and a 1TB external hard-drive ready for your first day of attendance. Without these, you will not be able to undertake practical work.
You buy your starter pack from the college shop and find the full kit list below.
BUY YOUR STARTER PACK VIEW YOUR FULL KIT LIST
Performing Arts and Music
All music courses
All performing arts courses
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Construction & Trades (e.g. Brickwork, Carpentry)
All of our construction students (apart from those on the T Level in Construction) need steel toe cap boots. These can be purchased from our third party supplier, LA Clothing. All students are required to have safety glasses which must be worn in the workshop; you will be able to buy these safety glasses from the college shop when you start your course.
Plumbing students need fire retardant overalls. These must be purchased from our third party supplier, LA Clothing. Please note that there may be up to a three-week turnaround for overalls as these are embroidered to order. If you require overalls for your course, please place your order early to allow extra time for processing.
Carpentry students need black combat / work trousers as part of their course. These can be purchased from our third party supplier, LA Clothing.
CARPENTRY - TROUSERS CARPENTRY - TROUSERS (FEMALE FIT)
Brickwork students need navy hi-vis overtrousers. These can be purchased from our third party supplier, LA Clothing.
Each of of our courses require certain tools and textbooks which you can buy at your local garage or tool supplier. Details about these will be added to our website shortly. In the meantime, you can find many of the stationery items on our online store as a starter pack for your course.
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Hair, Beauty & Media Make-Up
Every successful industry sets out professional standards of good practice. Please read our code of best practice which outlines our expectations of Hairdressing, Beauty and Media Make Up students. Your professional personal appearance and presentation is an example to your clients. Those first impressions will decide whether or not a client will return to you for treatments. You should read the student code of conduct before starting your course. You can find a copy here.
Uniform - Gear UK
Your uniform is an industry standard requirement and must always be worn in full during on-site timetabled hours or whilst representing the college at any event. All uniform items can be purchased from Gear UK. Please click your course area below to purchase your uniform.
Course Buy your uniform Hairdressing Click here to buy Barbering Click here to buy Beauty Click here to buy Media Make-Up Click here to buy All Level 1 students (both pathways): All level 1 students will need two of the black t-shirts (£14.75 each) and the salon trousers (£19)
All hairdressing students: All hairdressing students will need either two of the black t-shirts (14.75 each) or two of the tunics (£26 each) or one of both and the salon trousers (£19).
All media-make up students: All media make-up students will need two of the black t-shirts (£14.75 each) and the salon trousers (£19)
All beauty students (excluding level 1): All beauty students will need 2 tunics (£26 each) and the salon trousers (£19)
All barbering students: All barbering students will need two of the black polo shirts (£15.75) and salon trousers (£19).There is a delivery cost of £6.95. There are some optional items of equipment (e.g. a fleece) which you could purchase if you wish.
Once you've added everything you need to your basket, you'll need to create an account. If you have any queries regarding your oder, please contact Gear UK directly by email at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .Kit - Capital Hair and Beauty
You can buy the kit and equipment you require for your course through Capital Hair and Beauty. These kits are priced competitively and are generally cheaper than what we've had in previous years. Your kits are now available to order!
To order your kit:
- Go to capitalhairandbeauty.co.uk/student-ordering and click 'create student account'
- Go to your account details and click 'link to college' and entry our college code: C36540
- Once linked, click 'order your student kit' and find your course to make your order.
Please place your order as early as possible and allow up to 14 days for delivery.
If you studied a Hair & Beauty course last year, you will be able to buy a smaller, cheaper kit as you'll already have some of what you need. These are called 'top-up' kits on Capital's website. There are also some optional kits available. Full details of the costs are listed below:
Hairdressing and Barbering
Course/Kit Name College Code Item Code Total Cost (incl. Delivery) Hairdressing – Level 1 (New Starter) C36540 S171641 £223.97 Hairdressing – Level 2 (Right Handed) C36540 S171650 £270.23 Hairdressing – Level 2 (Left Handed) C36540 S172180 £270.23 Hairdressing – Level 3 (New Starter, Right Handed) C36540 S171651 £386.77 Hairdressing – Level 3 (New Starter, Left Handed) C36540 S172181 £386.77 Hairdressing – Top-Up (L1 Hair to L2, Right Handed) C36540 S171652 £183.96 Hairdressing – Top-Up (L1 Hair to L2, Left Handed) C36540 S172182 £183.96 Hairdressing – Top-Up (L2 to L3) C36540 S171654 £288.26 Barbering – Level 2 (Right Handed) C36540 S171659 £131.33 Barbering – Level 2 (Left Handed) C36540 S172183 £131.33 Beauty
Course/Kit Name College Code Item Code Total Cost (incl. Delivery) Beauty – Level 1 C36540 S171655 £31.18 Beauty – Level 2 C36540 S171657 £70.21 Beauty – Level 3 (Top-Up) C36540 S171660 £25.12 Media Make-Up
Course/Kit Name College Code Item Code Total Cost (incl. Delivery) Media Make-Up – Level 2 (New Starter) C36540 S171665 £273.79 Media Make-Up – Level 2 (from Level 1 Hair) C36540 S171669 £206.11 Media Make-Up – Level 3 (New Starter) C36540 S171666 £570.35 Media Make-Up – Level 3 (Top-Up from Level 2) C36540 S171667 £292.82 Media Make-Up – Level 3 (Optional Kit) C36540 S171668 £157.96 -
Engineering, Motor Vehicle & Electrical
All of our Engineering and Motor Vehicle students need fire retardant overalls and steel toe cap boots. These can be purchased from our third party supplier, LA Clothing. Overalls must be purchased from LA Clothing. Please note that there may be up to a three-week turnaround for overalls as these are embroidered to order. If you require overalls for your course, please place your order early to allow extra time for processing.
All students are required to have safety glasses which must be worn in the workshop; you will be able to buy these safety glasses from the college shop when you start your course.
BUY YOUR OVERALLS BUY YOUR BOOTS
Electrical students will require black combat / cargo trousers which you can purchase from our third party supplier, LA Clothing. Electrical students must also have steel toe trainers or boots. You can source your own boots and trousers if you'd prefer.
ELECTRICAL - TROUSERS ELECTRICAL - TROUSERS (FEMALE FIT)
Each of of our courses require certain tools and textbooks which you can buy at your local garage or tool supplier. Details about these will be added to our website shortly. In the meantime, you can find many of the stationery items on our online store as a starter pack for your course.
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Hospitality & Professional Cookery
You can find details on what equipment & uniform you will require for the course on your kit list here. The full essential kit costs £363.65 If you are eligible for financial support (i.e. your houeshold income is less than £50,000 per annum), we will be able to purchase all of your uniform and equipment for you. Further details can be found on your award letter.
Your kit is ordered through our third-party supplier, Russums. To order your kit, go to students.russums-shop.co.uk and log in with the following details:
Username: wanstudent
Password: nbse832
You will then be able to look at your kit and equipment and complete your order. If you receive financial support, please review the size guide on this page before confirming sizes for your order. -
Health Studies - Level 3
Tunic
All students are expected to have the Nursing & Paramedic Academy tunic. You can find details and what is included here. You can order your kit over the phone with our supplier, Double G Clothing, on 01553 761047 or pop into the showroom:
Double G Clothing
Horsley Fields Industrial Estate
Hardwick
King’s Lynn
PE30 5DDPayment can be made over the phone (or via cash at the showroom). Once paid, Double G will process your order. If you have been approved (or think you will be approved!) for financial support, please complete the order form and send it to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - we will raise the order for you once your financial support application has been approved.Please allow 21 days for delivery. Please speak to Double G Clothing if you have any queries regarding your order or delivery.
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T-Level: Adult Nursing
Tunic and Trousers
All students are expected to have the T-Level: Adult Nursing uniform, which consists of a tunic and trousers. You can find details and what is included here. You can order your kit over the phone with our supplier, Double G Clothing, on 01553 761047 or pop into the showroom:
Double G Clothing
Horsley Fields Industrial Estate
Hardwick
King’s Lynn
PE30 5DDPayment can be made over the phone (or via cash at the showroom). Once paid, Double G will process your order. If you have been approved (or think you will be approved!) for financial support, please complete the order form and send it to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - we will raise the order for you once your financial support application has been approved.Please allow 21 days for delivery. Please speak to Double G Clothing if you have any queries regarding your order or delivery.
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Public Protective Services
All students are expected to have the Public Protective Services kit. You can find details and what is included here. You can order your kit over the phone with our supplier, Double G Clothing, on 01553 761047 or pop into the showroom:
Double G Clothing
Horsley Fields Industrial Estate
Hardwick
King’s Lynn
PE30 5DDPayment can be made over the phone (or via cash at the showroom). Once paid, Double G will process your order. If you have been approved (or think you will be approved!) for financial support, please complete the order form and send it to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - we will raise the order for you once your financial support application has been approved.You can either collect your kit from the store room or it can be delivered to college or your home address (for a small cost). As the kit is embroidered with college logos, please allow 21 days for delivery / collection. Please speak to Double G Clothing if you have any queries regarding your order or delivery.
Sports CAmpus
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Sports Kit
Clothing
All students are expected to have their sports kit which costs £55 for the full set (which includes a full tracksuit, t-shirt and shorts). You can find details and what is included here. You can order your kit over the phone with our supplier, Double G Clothing, on 01553 761047 or pop into the showroom:
Double G Clothing
Horsley Fields Industrial Estate
Hardwick
King’s Lynn
PE30 5DDPayment can be made over the phone (or via cash at the showroom). Once paid, Double G will process your order. If you have been approved (or think you will be approved!) for financial support, please complete the order form and send it to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - we will raise the order for you once your financial support application has been approved.You can either collect your kit from the store room or it can be delivered to college or your home address (for a small cost). As the kit is embroidered with college logos, please allow 21 days for delivery / collection. Please speak to Double G Clothing if you have any queries regarding your order or delivery.
Wisbech Campus
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Animal Care
All students require a green polo shirt, hoodie, combat trousers (cargos) and a pair of safety boots. There are also optional sweatshirts and fleeces. You can buy all of the above with our third party supplier, LA Clothing:
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Aquatics and Fish Husbandry
All students require a blue polo shirt, hoodie, combat trousers (cargos) and a pair of safety boots. There are also optional sweatshirts and fleeces. You can buy all of the above with our third party supplier, LA Clothing:
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Construction & Trades (e.g. Brickwork, Carpentry)
All of our construction students need steel toe cap boots. These can be purchased from our third party supplier, LA Clothing. All students are required to have safety glasses which must be worn in the workshop; you will be able to buy these safety glasses from the college shop at reception when you start your course.
Our Construction Skills - Level 1 (multi-trades), entry level, Carpentry and Groundwork students will need black combat / cargo trousers. These can be purchased from our third party supplier, LA Clothing, by clicking the button below:
TROUSERS TROUSERS (FEMALE FIT)Brickwork students need navy hi-vis overtrousers. These can be purchased from our third party supplier, LA Clothing.
Each of of our courses require certain tools and textbooks which you can buy at your local garage or tool supplier. Details about these will be added to our website shortly. In the meantime, you can find many of the stationery items on our online store as a starter pack for your course.
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Dog Grooming
All students are required to have a CWA branded dog grooming tabbard. Students can also purchase the optional polo shirt, fleece or hoody.
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Engineering & Motor Vehicle
All of our Engineering and Motor Vehicle students need fire retardant overalls and steel toe cap boots. These can be purchased from our third party supplier, LA Clothing. Overalls must be purchased from LA Clothing. Please note that there may be up to a three-week turnaround for overalls as these are embroidered to order. If you require overalls for your course, please place your order early to allow extra time for processing. All students are required to have safety glasses which must be worn in the workshop; you will be able to buy these safety glasses from the college shop at reception when you start your course.
BUY YOUR OVERALLS BUY YOUR BOOTS
Each of of our courses require certain tools and textbooks which you can buy at your local garage or tool supplier. Details about these will be added to our website shortly. In the meantime, you can find many of the stationery items on our online store as a starter pack for your course.
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Hair and Beauty
Every successful industry sets out professional standards of good practice. Please read our code of best practice which outlines our expectations of Hairdressing, Beauty and Media Make Up students. Your professional personal appearance and presentation is an example to your clients. Those first impressions will decide whether or not a client will return to you for treatments. You should read the student code of conduct before starting your course. You can find a copy here.
Uniform - Gear UK
Your uniform is an industry standard requirement and must always be worn in full during on-site timetabled hours or whilst representing the college at any event. All uniform items can be purchased from Gear UK. Please click your course area below to purchase your uniform
Course Buy your uniform Hairdressing Click here to buy Beauty Click here to buy All Level 1 students (both pathways): All level 1 students will need two of the black t-shirts (£14.75 each) and the salon trousers (£19)
All hairdressing students: All hairdressing students will need either two of the black t-shirts (14.75 each) or two of the tunics (£26 each) or one of both and the salon trousers (£19).
All media-make up students: All media make-up students will need two of the black t-shirts (£14.75 each) and the salon trousers (£19)
All beauty students (excluding level 1): All beauty students will need 2 tunics (£26 each) and the salon trousers (£19)There is a delivery cost of £6.95. There are some optional items of equipment (e.g. a fleece) which you could purchase if you wish.
Once you've added everything you need to your basket, you'll need to create an account. If you have any queries regarding your order, please contact Gear UK directly by email at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .Kit - Capital Hair and Beauty
You can buy the kit and equipment you require for your course through Capital Hair and Beauty. These kits are priced competitively and are generally cheaper than what we've had in previous years. Your kits are now available to order!
To order your kit:
- Go to capitalhairandbeauty.co.uk/student-ordering and click 'create student account'
- Go to your account details and click 'link to college' and entry our college code: C36540
- Once linked, click 'order your student kit' and find your course to make your order.
Please place your order as early as possible and allow up to 14 days for delivery.
If you studied a Hair & Beauty course last year, you will be able to buy a smaller, cheaper kit as you'll already have some of what you need. These are called 'top-up' kits on Capital's website. There are also some optional kits available. Full details of the costs are listed below:
Hairdressing
Course/Kit Name College Code Item Code Total Cost (incl. Delivery) Hairdressing – Level 1 (New Starter) C36540 S171641 £223.97 Hairdressing – Level 2 (Right Handed) C36540 S171650 £270.23 Hairdressing – Level 2 (Left Handed) C36540 S172180 £270.23 Hairdressing – Level 3 (New Starter, Right Handed) C36540 S171651 £386.77 Hairdressing – Level 3 (New Starter, Left Handed) C36540 S172181 £386.77 Hairdressing – Top-Up (L1 Hair to L2, Right Handed) C36540 S171652 £183.96 Hairdressing – Top-Up (L1 Hair to L2, Left Handed) C36540 S172182 £183.96 Hairdressing – Top-Up (L2 to L3) C36540 S171654 £288.26 Beauty
Course/Kit Name College Code Item Code Total Cost (incl. Delivery) Beauty – Level 1 C36540 S171655 £31.18 Beauty – Level 2 C36540 S171657 £70.21 Beauty – Level 3 (Top-Up) C36540 S171660 £25.12
Cambridge CAmpus
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Animal Care
All students require a green polo shirt, hoodie, combat trousers (cargos) and a pair of safety boots. There are also optional sweatshirts and fleeces. You can buy all of the above with our third party supplier, LA Clothing:
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Dog Grooming
All students are required to have a CWA branded dog grooming tabbard. Students can also purchase the optional polo shirt, fleece or hoody.
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Equine and Horse Care
All students are required to have the following:
- A red top (preferably CWA branded - see below) for the yard.
- Plain, dark coloured jodhpurs, breeches or suitable trousers (breeches or jodhpurs only for riding). You may wear black jeans on the yard.
- Suitable, sturdy boots for the yard (strictly no trainers)
- Riding boots if you wish to ride: long boots or short boots with gaiters or half chaps
- Riding hat (no peak) which conforms to current BHS safety standards
- Gloves (for both riding and yard)
- Waterproof coat and sunscreen as applicable – we don’t stop for the weather!
- Body protector for jumping (BETA Level 3 dated 2009 or later) (second year level 3s only)
Students must:
- Wear hair ties to fasten hair above shoulder length
- Not wear any jewellery on the yard. Please do not have new piercings done before coming to college as you will not be allowed onto the yard.
- Trim any excessively long nails and not wear nail extensions
CWA branded uniform
Students can purchase optional CWA branded uniform for their course. This includes a polo shirt, fleece, hoody, waterproof coat, boiler suit and gilet.