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 for 2020/2021
The majority of our equipment and kit lists are in the process of being confirmed. If you have applied for a course, we will contact you by text and email once available.
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 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 the cost of your kit, uniform and equipment is above £100 and you have already been awarded money from the Learner Support Fund, we may be able to order it for you. Once you’ve received your award letter, please contact us on 01553 815271 and we will be able to advise you further. 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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Air Defence College
All students are expected to have the following items within their mandatory kit:
- Polyester Tech Polo (Ladies cut also available) - £10.85
- Performance Tee (Ladies cut also available) - £8.75
- Softshell Jacket - £24.25
- Plain ¼ Zip Mid Layer - £26.75
The total price for the mandatory kit is £70.60
Students can also purchase the optional kit which includes a hoodie, gym shorts classic, fleece lined waterproof, beanie, rucksack and skinny fit pants. This kit can be ordered online through Halbro Quality Sportswear.
Students are advised to not purchase any kit for this course until after GCSE results day.
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Creative Arts
To be confirmed.
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Health and Social Care, Childhood Studies, Entry to Teaching Assistants & 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.
All course levels within care & early years will be required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check to enable them to access placement. More information about enrolment and starting college will be sent to you during the summer.
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Hospitality
To be confirmed.
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Science
To be confirmed.
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Technology
To be confirmed.
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Uniformed Services
To be confirmed.
Sports CAmpus
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Sports Kit
Clothing
All students are expected to have the CWA Sports Kit. To order your kit, please download and print the order form, and send it to:
Double G Clothing
Horsley Fields Industrial Estate
Hardwick
King’s Lynn
PE30 5DDPayment can be made over the phone (or via cash at the warehouse) on 01553 761047. Once paid, Double G will process your order. If you have been approved (or think you will be approved!) for financial support, please complete and send the form to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - we will raise the order for you.
Please allow 21 days for delivery.
Books
The books required for each course will be confirmed shortly.
Wisbech CAmpus
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Childhood Studies and Entry to Teaching Assistants
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.
All course levels within care & early years will be required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check to enable them to access placement. Payment of this is taken during enrolment and is included in your resource/material fee, more information about enrolment and starting college will be sent to you during the summer.
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Creative Arts
To be confirmed
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Hair and Beauty
To be confirmed.
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Technology
To be confirmed.
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Uniformed Services
To be confirmed.
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:
- Riding hat (BHS approved - see attachment)
- Red polo shirt
- Plain dark coloured jodhpurs, breeches or suitable trousers (leggings and blue jeans are not permitted)
- Gloves (for both riding and yard)
- Hair tie to secure hair above the collar
- Hairnet
- Yard boots
- Riding boots: long boots or short boots and gaiters for riding
- Body protector for jumping and riding (BFTA Level 3 dated 2009 or later)
There are also optional purchases, some of which can be purchased on our online store: