Each subject area has its own requirements for clothing and personal protective equipment that must be worn. Please select your subject area below for information on the items you need to obtain.
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- Work boots (steel toe-capped)
- Wellington boots (steel toe-capped)
- High visibility clothing (vest minimum requirement)
- 2 pairs of long sleeved boiler suit overalls
- Warm, waterproof clothing
- Pen, pencil, note book and A4 lever arch folder
To order clothing, please visit the Creative Images website or call 01794 841000
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It is mandatory under Health and Safety protocols that you wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at ALL times when working with the animals, to protect both you and them!
Failure to comply with the rules on PPE will mean that you will NOT be able to participate in your practical session, which will seriously affect your grades. Only stud earrings and small hoops (1cm diameter ) are permitted and worn at the risk of the student, long hair must be tied back. Wedding or engagement rings can remain on if difficult to remove, and a watch (can be worn. Students are expected to change into the required clothing on the unit, and remove them before leaving the unit.
Please ensure that your PPE is regularly washed at high temperatures. It is essential that you do NOT wear any outer clothing that may have been contaminated; for this reason, students are NOT allowed to bring coats into the AHWRC. Waterproof coats are essential for you to buy to equip you for outdoor working.
You will need:
Mandatory:
- Sparsholt polo-shirt
- Sparsholt branded coat or a plain green/black water proof jacket
- Black cargo-type work trousers
- Black cargo-type shorts
- Steel toe-capped safety boots
- A pair of wellington boots
- Sparsholt branded/plain green/black cotton overalls- These are useful if you want to wear clothes underneath for extra layering.
Optional:
- Sparsholt branded hoodie
- Sparsholt branded sweatshirt
- Sparsholt branded or plain green/black beanie hat
- Black or green water-proof trousers
- Black or green scarf
- Black or green gloves
To order clothing, please visit the Creative Images website or call 01794 841000
- Cold Weather: If working outside or in an unheated area, please check the weather forecast before you come to college and ensure that you bring sufficient layers to remain comfortable, these layers must be worn underneath your overalls. Your designated PPE must always be your top layer of clothing when working on the AMC.
- Very Hot Weather: If working outside in hot weather conditions, then overalls may be rolled down around the waist IF a Sparsholt branded polo-shirt is worn underneath
- Care of uniform: All uniform must be taken home and washed. There is a risk of disease transmission between species if this is not done weekly. If you turn up in dirty, uniform will not be permitted and you may be told that you cannot participate in that practical session.
- NB Footwear worn at the AHWRC must not be worn when in contact with other animals including visiting the equine centre or any of the other livestock units at the college. This is to prevent disease transmission.
- PPE should be removed before leaving the AHWRC and NEVER worn inside catering outlets.
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At the start of your course you will need the following essential supplies:
- Steel toe-capped work boots
- Wellington boots
- Waterproof clothing
- Heavy duty work gloves
- Pen, pencil, note book and A4 lever arch folder
NB: For all courses one pair of steel toe-capped wellingtons can replace the need for both wellington boots and work boots.
To order clothing, please visit the Creative Images website or call 01794 841000
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Uniform for all students
This clothing must be worn whilst at the Equine Centre at all times:
- Navy blue Equine polo shirt (short/long sleeved)
- Navy blue Equine sweatshirt
- Navy blue Equine jacket/dark coloured waterproof jacket
Please note: all Equine navy blue sweatshirts, polo shirts and jackets are available for purchase online from Creative Images
Strictly no jewellery/any piercings (including stud earrings) are allowed at anytime whilst at the Equine Centre.
Course Equipment for all courses/pathways
At the start of your course you will need the following essential items:
Equipment List for all pathways (Ride & Non-Ride)
- Riding hats to current approved standard (PAS015)
- Plain coloured riding gloves
- 1 x jumping whip – plain dark colour
- Appropriate dark coloured footwear for the yard. (NB trainers are not allowed at the Equine Centre)
- Appropriate dark coloured trousers for the yard. (NB blue denim jeans are not allowed at the Equine Centre)
Additional Equipment List for the ride pathway only
- Dark coloured plain jodhpurs or breeches (minimum 2 pairs)
- Long leather riding boots (black or brown) or jodhpur boots and leather gaiters/suede half chaps for riding (please note Dubarry/country boots or similar are not permitted for riding)
- Hairnets or plaited hair when riding
- 1 x schooling whip – plain dark colour
- Body Protector up to the current BS1 Standard (this is recommended however not compulsory for the L1, L2 or the first year of the L3 course).
To order clothing, please visit the Creative Images website or call 01794 841000
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At the start of your course you will need some essential supplies. Students at all levels will need:
- Waterproof clothing
- Waders
- Neoprene gloves
- Steel toe-capped work boots (compulsory)
- Wellington boots
- A pen, pencil, folder and paper etc.
Level 2 Diploma students will need heavy duty work gloves.
To order clothing, please visit the Creative Images website or call 01794 841000
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Please ensure you have a pen, pencil, notebook and file.
Houseplant Jungle Uniform
At the start of your course students who are working for Houseplant Jungle are required to purchase one (fully embroidered) short sleeved polo shirt which should be worn on work days and representing the College at events and activities. Other Houseplant Jungle clothing items are optional.
To order clothing, please visit the Creative Images website.
Foundation Sports Uniform
All Foundation Sports students are required to purchase one (fully embroidered) training top which should be worn when representing the College at events and activities, and on training days if they wish. Students may wish to purchase additional items from the Foundation Sport shop but this is optional.
To order clothing please visit the Creative Images website (Link coming soon).
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- Steel toe-capped work boots
- Wellington boots
- Waterproof clothing
- Country smart shirt and tie for shoot days
- Pen, pencil, note book and A4 leaver arch folder
To order clothing, please visit the Creative Images website or call 01794 841000
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- Trousers: Navy blue work trousers
- Polo Shirt and Fleece Jacket: Navy blue, embroidered with Sparsholt, Horticulture
- Gloves: Good quality cowhide gloves (which tend to outlive standard cheaper cloth and cowhide gloves that can deteriorate quickly)
- Safety Boots: Black with steel toecaps; no trainers. Wellingtons may be useful but must have steel toecaps
- Stationery: Lever arch file, paper, pens, pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener, 50 x see-through plastic wallets for A4 paper for assignment submission etc.
- Locker: A padlock is required. A usage charge of £10 a year is applied annually
- Drawing equipment – Level 3 only: A deposit of £25 is required for a drawing kit for design projects
Payment should be made to Student Services after arrival; the deposits are returnable if conditions are met.
To order clothing, please visit the Creative Images website or call 01794 841000
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The essential items are:
- Steel toe cap boots from any supplier
- Plain navy blue overalls
- Workbook to suit level of course – Principles of Light Vehicle Operations published by Heinemann Learning
- A ring binder and equipped pencil case
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Please ensure you have a pen, pencil, notebook and file.
Sports Uniform – Fitness
At the start of your course you will need to ensure that you have appropriate sport clothing and footwear for fitness training sessions. Sports (Fitness) students are required to purchase one (fully embroidered) short sleeved Fitness Academy jersey top which should be worn at fitness training sessions and when representing the College at events and activities. Other Fitness Academy clothing is optional.
To order clothing, please visit the 3Q Sports website
Sports Uniform – Football
Should any player have any questions please email Neil.benson@sparsholt.ac.uk
Sparsholt College Football Academy Training Kit
All Players require Sparsholt College Football Academy Training Kit for training and travel to matches. For all sessions players will also require trainers, boots and shin pads.
Sparsholt College Football Academy players can purchase (fully embroidered) Football Academy training kit. It is recommended that all players purchase the following as a minimum:
- 1 Training Shirt
- 1 Training Shorts
- 1 Training Socks
- 1 Training Pant
- 1 Training Sweatshirt
Players may wish to purchase additional items such as rain jackets, hats and bags.
To order clothing, please visit the 3Q Sports website
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Please ensure you have a pen, pencil, notebook and file.
Outdoor Adventure
At the start of your course you will need to ensure that you have appropriate clothing for outdoor activities, including:
- Wet Suit and Wet Shoes
- Walking Boots
- Waterproof Jacket and Trousers
- 30L and 60L Rucksack
- Old Pair of Shoes
Lecturers will advise if PPE is required.
(Uniformed) Public Services
At the start of your course you will need to ensure that you have appropriate clothing for outdoor activities, including:
One Uniformed Protective Services polo shirt
One Uniformed Protective Services training tee
To order clothing please visit the 3Q Sports Website, click on Polo Shirt, choose Uniformed Protective Services.
Please purchase Polo Shirts through Creative Images
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- Wet Suit and Wet Shoes
- Walking Boots
- Waterproof Jacket and Trousers
Lecturers will advise if PPE is required.
University Centre Sparsholt students require different items which can be found here