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Catering is a fast paced and hazardous environment, you will need to ensure you are protected and hygienic at all times. Therefore Bury College links with a top provider of safety kitchen wear.
At enrolment you will be given guidance on how to purchase the right kit for your course.
The uniform required for each course is listed below.
1st year students will need to order equipment/uniform however, for existing students, we also have a top up list available for you to order individual items.
*Please note that students will have all uniform provided to them on their first timetabled day as entry to the kitchens is not permitted without full safety kit.
Full uniform/equipment costs approximately £106, including compulsory safety shoes.
Students can also purchase additional/replacement items if needed.
The order forms can be found below.
Level 3 top-up uniform costs approximately £33.
Details of this can be found on the order form below.
Any missing or damaged items from Level 2, e.g. aprons or safety shoes, must be purchased additionally from the individual items list.
Following enrolment, please purchase your uniform on the Bury College Online Store.
The college can provide financial assistance for purchasing uniform and/or equipment resources through the Financial Support Schemes (i.e. bursary) – Details of which will be provided and discussed at enrolment. Any further information required regarding financial support available, please enquire with Student Services https://burycollege.ac.uk/full-time/student-support. The student services team will also be available during enrolment.
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