For some of our courses, it is necessary to purchase relevant equipment or clothing (e.g. protective clothing), whilst for some others, we offer optional college-branded clothing.
The kit lists below will give you information about what equipment is essential for your course and may also offer optional equipment. The majority of our equipment and uniform can be purchased at our online store, but please check the kit list for your course below first, as some equipment and uniform will only be available from the original supplier.
Equipment and Kit Lists
Important information for 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 you by the faculty team. If this is the case for you, please do not purchase any ESSENTIAL kit, equipment or uniform prior to your course. 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 considered essential to you completing your qualification.
King's Lynn CAmpus
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Creative Arts - Art & Design, Media, Music & Performing Arts
The majority of required equipment for Creative Arts courses can be purchased from the college shop. The college shop is currently closed but you will be able to buy everything you need at the start of your course. The prices listed on the kit lists are subject to change and may differ slightly when the shop reopens.
Art & Design
Art & Design - Level 2
Art & Design - Level 3
Graphic Design - Level 3
Photography - Level 3
Fashion - Level 3
Media
All courses
Performing Arts and Music
Performing Arts - all courses
Music - all courses -
Hair and Beauty
To be confirmed.
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Health and Social Care, Childhood Studies & Nursing and Paramedic
All equipment and clothing can be purchased via the online store; please select your campus and chosen course from the options available.
Students are advised not to purchase any equipment for these courses over the summer. Placements start after October half-term and we would suggest waiting a few weeks into the term, to make sure you are certain that you are on the right course. Each course has a different colour kit, and is also named according to the subject area. However, if you think you may be entitled to financial help towards the cost of the kit (and your DBS check, travel costs etc.), then you should apply for that over the summer as funding is allocated on a first come first served basis.
Students on one of T-level courses will have a separate kit with our local supplier, Double G. Further details to come shortly.
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
All students on care and early years courses will be required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check to enable them to access placement. Your DBS check will be processed by the college, so please do not arrange your own!
It is essential that you pay and prepare for your DBS check before you start your course. The DBS check costs £50 and you'll be able to pay for this on our online store - we'll update this page with further details once it is available. If you are eligible for financial help, we will cover the cost of your DBS check for you - you will not have to pay for it beforehand.
When completing your DBS check, you will be asked to provide original documents to confirm your identity and you need to prepare these in the summer ready for your induction week. These include primary identity documents (e.g. passport), and financial / social history documents and trusted government documents. You can find further details on what you will need to provide here.
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Hospitality
Level 1 & Level 2 courses
You can find details on what equipment & uniform you will require for the course here. All of our students receive up to 25% off their kit with our supplier, Russums, by ordering through their website.
To order your kit, go to students.russums-shop.co.uk and log in with the below details:Username: wanstudent
Password: pmje439If you are eligible for financial support, we will be able to purchase all of your uniform and equipment for you. Further details can be found on your award letter.
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Technology
Please find your course below for further details on the required equipment and uniform for your course.
If your course requires overalls or steel toe cap safety boots, you can buy them online from our main equipment and uniform provider, LA Clothing. Click here to go directly to their website. You can use other retailers for some of your equipment (please see the kit list for your course for more information) but, if you require overalls for your course, you must purchase the overalls from LA Clothing or directly from the college. Each construction course also has an optional polo shirt which is embroidered with the college's logo and course area. 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.
The majority of stationery can be purchased from the college shop. The online college shop is currently closed but you will be able to buy everything you need at the start of your course. The prices listed on the kit lists are subject to change and may differ slightly when the shop reopens.
Construction & Trade courses
TBC
Engineering & Motor Vehicle
TBC -
Public Protective Services (Uniform Services)
All students are expected to have the PPS Kit. CWA_PPS_STUDENT_KIT_2021.pdf. 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.
Sports CAmpus
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Sports Kit
Clothing
All students are expected to have the CWA Sports Kit. You can find details of what is included and the sizes available 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.
BooksThe books required for each course will be confirmed shortly.
Wisbech CAmpus
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Animal Care
All students are required to have a grey Animal Care boiler suit and sturdy boots or wellington boots. Students can also purchase the optional Animal Care polo shirt.
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Childhood Studies
All equipment and clothing can be purchased via the online store; please select your campus and chosen course from the options available.
Students are advised not to purchase any equipment for these courses over the summer. Placements start after October half-term and we would suggest waiting a few weeks into the term, to make sure you are certain that you are on the right course. Each course has a different colour kit, and is also named according to the subject area. However, if you think you may be entitled to financial help towards the cost of the kit (and your DBS check, travel costs etc.), then you should apply for that over the summer as funding is allocated on a first come first served basis.
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
All students on care and early years courses will be required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check to enable them to access placement. Your DBS check will be processed by the college, so please do not arrange your own!
It is essential that you pay and prepare for your DBS check before you start your course. The DBS check costs £50 and you'll be able to pay for this on our online store - we'll update this page with further details once it is available. If you are eligible for financial help, we will cover the cost of your DBS check for you - you will not have to pay for it beforehand.
When completing your DBS check, you will be asked to provide original documents to confirm your identity and you need to prepare these in the summer ready for your induction week. These include primary identity documents (e.g. passport), and financial / social history documents and trusted government documents. You can find further details on what you will need to provide here.
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Dog Grooming
All students are required to have a Dog Grooming tabard – male / female. Students can also purchase the optional Dog Grooming polo shirt.
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Hair and Beauty
To be confirmed.
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Technology
Please find your course below for further details on the required equipment and uniform for your course.
If your course requires overalls or steel toe cap safety boots, you can buy them online from our main equipment and uniform provider, LA Clothing. Click here to go directly to their website. You can use other retailers for some of your equipment (please see the kit list for your course for more information) but, if you require overalls for your course, you must purchase the overalls from LA Clothing or directly from the college. Each construction course also has an optional polo shirt which is embroidered with the college's logo and course area. Please note that there may be up to a three-week turnoaround 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.
The majority of stationery can be purchased from the college shop. The online college shop is currently closed but you will be able to buy everything you need at the start of your course. The prices listed on the kit lists are subject to change and may differ slightly when the shop reopens.
Construction & Trade courses
TBC
Engineering & Motor Vehicle
TBC
Cambridge CAmpus
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Animal Care
All students are required to have a grey Animal Care boiler suit and sturdy boots or wellington boots. Students can also purchase the optional Animal Care polo shirt.
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Dog Grooming
All students are required to have a Dog Grooming tabard – male / female. Students can also purchase the optional Dog Grooming polo shirt.
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Equine Studies
All students are required to have the following:
- Red top 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 but blue jeans and leggings are not permitted
- 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 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!
- Hair ties to fasten hair above shoulder length and a hair net for ride or lunge sessions
- No jewellery on the yard – earrings must be removed, not just taped over. Please do not have fresh piercings done just before coming to college as you will not be allowed onto the yard
- No nail extensions – excessively long nails must be trimmed
- Body protector for jumping (BETA Level 3 dated 2009 or later)
There are also optional purchases, some of which can be purchased on our online store: