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 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. 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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Air Cabin Crew
For our Air Cabin Crew course, you will need our embroidered cabin crew shirt or blouse. This will be provided to you by the college for free during your induction week. You will also need dark navy trousers or a skirt; you can buy these from your preferred retailer.
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Creative Arts - Art & Design, Media, Music & Performing Arts
Most of the requirement equipment for creative arts courses can be purchaserd online from our college shop. If purchased during the summer, your starter pack will be ready to collect from the college shop in September. You can find the full kit lists and links to buy the starts packs below:
Art & Design
1168 - Art & Design - Level 2
BUY YOUR STARTER PACK VIEW YOUR FULL KIT LIST
1340 - Art & Design - Level 3BUY YOUR STARTER PACK VIEW YOUR FULL KIT LIST
1124 - Photography - Level 3
BUY YOUR STARTER PACK VIEW YOUR FULL KIT LIST
1195 - Graphics - Level 3
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 view the full kit list (which includes recommended and optional equipment, plus some recommended reading material) below.
BUY YOUR STARTER PACK
VIEW YOUR FULL KIT LISTPerforming Arts and Music
All Music courses
All Performing Arts 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.
As well as the uniform listed below, students are required to wear black, flat, and fully enclosed non-slip shoes or trainers.
Course
Item
Price
Order link to purchase
Hairdressing - Level 1
Tunic Dark Grey/Black
£24.50
or
Short Sleeve T shirt Black
£15.75
and
Black trousers
£18.00
Fleece (optional)
£21.00
Hairdressing - Level 2 & 3
Tunic Dark Grey/Black
£24.50
or
Short Sleeve T shirt Black
£15.75
and
Black trousers
£18.00
or
Dress Dark Grey/Black
£32.00 Fleece (optional)
£21.00
Beauty Therapy - Level 2 & 3
Tunic Dark Grey
£24.50
or
Grey trousers
£18.00
or
Dress Dark Grey /Black
£32.00
Fleece (optional)
£21.00
Media Make-up - Level 2 and 3
Short Sleeve T shirt Black
£15.75
and
Black trousers
£18.00
Fleece (optional)
£21.00
There is also a delivery charge of £6.95.
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. with your order number.
Kit & Equipment - College Kits Direct
You can buy the kit and equipment you require for your course through College Kits Direct's website. 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 oder.
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 College Kits Direct's website. There are also some optional kits available. Please follow the above instructions to find more details about what is included in your kit and the total price.
Stationery - College Shop
We've prepared stationery starter packs for each course. These include everything you need for your course and portfolio - notepads, highlighters, arch files etc. You can buy these now through our online store. These are prepared at the college shop in King's Lynn and, if purchased, will be available to collect during the first two weeks of term from reception.
1366 - Hairdressing - Level 1
1057 - Hairdressing - Level 2
1228 - Hairdressing - Level 3
1056 - Beauty - Level 2
1006 - Beauty - Level 3
1542 - Media Make-Up - Level 2
1009 - Media Make-Up - Level 3 -
Construction & Trades (e.g. Brickwork, Carpentry)
All of our construction students (apart from those on Construction - Level 3) 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.
BUY YOUR BOOTS BUY YOUR SAFETY GLASSES
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 a work apron for their course. These can be purchased from our third party supplier, LA Clothing. Brickwork students need navy hi-vis overtrousers. These can be purchased from our third party supplier, LA Clothing.
PLUMBING - BUY YOUR OVERALLS CARPENTRY - BUY YOUR APRON BRICKWORK - OVERTROUSERS
Each of of our courses require certain tools which you can buy at your local garage or tool supplier. Please click your course below to view your kit list for full details of what you'll need and recommended suppliers:
1156 - Brickwork (Level 1)
1126 - Brickwork (Level 2
1050 - Plumbing (Level 1)
1145 - Plumbing (Level 2)
1163 - Carpentry (Level 1)
1140 - Carpentry (Level 2)
1471 - Construction (Level 3)A stationery starter pack is available for all of our technology courses. You can purchase your starter pack on our online store here. Once purchased, these will be available to collect at the college shop after you start your course - we'll contact you once they're ready!
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Engineering, Motor Vehicle & Electrical
All of our Engineering, Motor Vehicle and Electrical 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.
BUY YOUR OVERALLS BUY YOUR BOOTS BUY YOUR SAFETY GLASSES
Each of of our courses require certain tools which you can buy at your local garage or tool supplier. Please click your course below to view your kit list for full details of what you'll need and recommended suppliers:
1002 - Engineering & Motor Vehicle (Level 1)
1108 - Engineering (Level 2)
1571 - Motor Vehicle (Level 2)
1469 - Engineering (Level 3)
1473 - Motor Vehicle (Level 3)
1164 - Electrical Installation (Level 2)A stationery starter pack is available for all of our technology courses. You can purchase your starter pack on our online store here. Once purchased, these will be available to collect at the college shop after you start your course - we'll contact you once they're ready!
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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 £314.70. If you are eligible for financial support (i.e. your houeshold income is less than £45,000 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: snhd728
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. -
Nursing & Paramedic Academy
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 are required to have a CWA branded animal care boiler suit and sturdy / wellington boots. Students can also purchase the optional hoody, fleece or polo shirt.
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Construction & Trades (e.g. Brickwork, Carpentry, Fresh Start in Construction)
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.
BUY YOUR BOOTS .BUY YOUR SAFETY GLASSES
Our Construction Skills - Level 1 (multi-trades) students will need black combat / cargo trousers. These can be purchased from our third party supplier, LA Clothing, by clicking the button below:
CONSTRUCTION L1 - TROUSERSPainting & Decorating (Level 2 & 3) students need white bib and brace overalls for their course. These can be purchased from our third party supplier, LA Clothing. Carpentry (Level 2) students need a work apron for their course. These can be purchased from our third party supplier, LA Clothing. Brickwork (Level 2) need navy hi-vis overtrousers. These can be purchased from our third party supplier, LA Clothing.
PAINTING & Dec - OVERALLS CARPENTRY - BUY YOUR APRON BRICKWORK - OVERTROUSERS
Students who are studying our Anglian Water Construction Operations (1096/FEN) course need numerous orange hi-vis PPE for their course. This can be purchased with our third party supplier, LA Clothing. Click the buttons below to buy!
ANGLIAN WATER - TROUSERS ANGLIAN WATER - JACKET ANGLIAN WATER - LONG SLEEVE
Each of of our courses require certain tools which you can buy at your local garage or tool supplier. Please click your course below to view your kit list for full details of what you'll need and recommended suppliers:
1551/FEN - Construction Skills (Multi-Trade, Level 1)
1126/FEN - Brickwork (Level 2)
1140/FEN - Carpentry (Level 2)
1548/FEN - Carpentry (Level 3)
1192/FEN - Painting & Decorating (Level 2)
1193/FEN - Painting & Decorating (Level 3)
1096/FEN - Anglian Water - Construction Operations (Level 2)
3219/FEN - Fresh Start in ConstructionA stationery starter pack is available for all of our technology courses. You can purchase your starter pack on our online store here. Once purchased, these will be available to collect at the college shop after you start your course - we'll contact you once they're ready!
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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, Motor Vehicle and Electrical 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.
BUY YOUR OVERALLS BUY YOUR BOOTS BUY YOUR SAFETY GLASSES
Each of of our courses require certain tools which you can buy at your local garage or tool supplier. Please click your course below to view your kit list for full details of what you'll need and recommended suppliers:
1002/FEN - Engineering & Motor Vehicle (Level 1)
1108/FEN - Engineering (Level 2)
1571/FEN - Motor Vehicle (Level 2)
1569/FEN - Anglian Water Engineering (Level 3)
1473/FEN - Motor Vehicle (Level 3)
1458/FEN - Vehicle Body & Paint (Level 2) & 1560/FEN - Vehicle Body & Paint (Level 3)A stationery starter pack is available for all of our technology courses. You can purchase your starter pack on our online store here. Once purchased, these will be available to collect at the college shop after you start your course - we'll contact you once they're ready!
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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.
As well as the uniform listed below, students are required to wear black, flat, and fully enclosed non-slip shoes or trainers.
Course
Item
Price
Order link to purchase
Hairdressing - Level 1
Tunic Dark Grey/Black
£24.50
or
Short Sleeve T shirt Black
£15.75
and
Black trousers
£18.00
Fleece (optional)
£21.00
Hairdressing - Level 2 & 3
Tunic Dark Grey/Black
£24.50
or
Short Sleeve T shirt Black
£15.75
and
Black trousers
£18.00
or
Dress Dark Grey/Black
£32.00 Fleece (optional)
£21.00
Beauty Therapy - Level 2 & 3
Tunic Dark Grey
£24.50
There is also a delivery charge of £6.95.
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. with your order number.
Kit & Equipment - College Kits DirectYou can buy the kit and equipment you require for your course through College Kits Direct's website. 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 oder.
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 College Kits Direct's website. There are also some optional kits available. Please follow the above instructions to find more details about what is included in your kit and the total price.
Stationery - College Shop
We've prepared stationery starter packs for each course. These include everything you need for your course and portfolio - notepads, highlighters, arch files etc. You can buy these now through our online store. These are prepared at the college shop in King's Lynn and, if purchased, will be available to collect during the first two weeks of term from reception. Click your course below to purchase:
1366/FEN - Hairdressing - Level 1
1057/FEN - Hairdressing - Level 2
1228/FEN - Hairdressing - Level 3
1056/FEN - Beauty - Level 2
Cambridge CAmpus
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Animal Care
All students are required to have a CWA branded animal care boiler suit and sturdy / wellington boots. Students can also purchase the optional hoody, fleece or polo shirt.
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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 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)
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 option CWA branded uniform for their course. This includes a polo shirt, fleece, hoody, waterproof coat, boiler suit and gilet.