Practical Clothing requirements September 2025 to September 2026
- There are two options for practical clothing:
Option 1 (Preferred):
Overalls that can be worn over normal clothing (in a dark colour), Steel toe capped boots / wellies
Option 2:
Uniform: Dark utility trousers/shorts, dark coloured polo shirt / Jumper, Steel toe capped boots / wellies.
(PLEASE NOTE – from September 2026, Option 2 will be discontinued to standardise and improve working practices at the college going forward).
- Jewellery is documented in a number of zoo risk assessments as an avoidable hazard to persons and animals and for this reason, jewellery should be removed. Where a learner tells a member of staff that jewellery cannot be removed, a blue plaster may be worn to reduce the risk of the above (Blue plasters will not be provided by the college).
- Hair longer than shoulder length must be tied back.
- ID badges should be worn at registration, but can be either tucked into overalls or carried in a pocket during practical activity.
- Nails should be kept to a short length in the interest of hygiene. False nails are not permitted.
- During inclement weather, it is advisable to bring warm clothes e.g. gloves, scarves, waterproof and windproof clothing. Sunscreen is advisable when working outdoors in summer.
- At the end of practical, sanitise and wash hands and pack practical clothing into a separate bag so that it can be taken away and washed before it is next used.
- Anything brought in can be stored in one of the holding bins at Animal Management during a practical lesson, the college cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to personal property, please consider this when deciding whether to bring in Valuables, or items of sentimental value on a day when practical lessons are due to take place.
Where learners are unable to meet the above, they may not be able to participate fully which could result in action by the college to address the unsatisfactory levels of attendance, engagement or progress.
Theory Lesson requirements September 2025 to September
- Stationary (Pens, pencils, ruler etc)
- Writing pads for notes
- Folder for any handouts
- Learners are welcome to bring devices such as a laptop or surface to a lesson as long as it used only for work in classes and the students are responsible for their possessions whilst at college.
A reading list will be supplied to learners where required at the start of their programme.
