Our Dress Code

Dress for the career you want

The Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire, is an educational environment that emulates the environment typically found within modern industry. Students are expected to dress in business wear as opposed to a school uniform or casual clothing, to create a setting that strikes a balance between individual choice and the need to maintain high standards. Clothing does not need to be purchased from a specific shop or be a particular brand, with the exception of our branded PE top.

Please note that Sixth Form students do not need to follow the PE and equipment points as noted below.

Uniform & Equipment

The ENL UTC dress code forms an important part of creating a modern, successful setting that strikes a balance between individual choice and the need to maintain high-standards. Alongside this, having the right equipment ensures a professional and responsible approach to learning.

• A smart suit
• Long sleeve shirt (colours are permitted)
• A tie is preferred but optional. Students must have a tie with them at all times for employer engagement opportunities
• Smart polished shoes or boots
• Trouser suit or knee length skirt/dress
• Collared shirt or blouse (low necked, vest, crop, cami tops, bodysuits, stretch jerseys and cardigans are not suitable)
• Smart flat shoes or boots (heels or open toe shoes are not permitted)

PE

• UTC branded polo top
• Plain black, or navy sport shorts or leggings/track suit bottoms (leggings must be standard leggings rather than sculpted)
• Trainers (non-marking soles)

Basic Essential Equipment

• Words and diagrams on clothing should not be visible unless a company logo
• If a jumper is worn underneath a suit, it must be crew neck, plain and feature no logos, drawings or writing (hoodies and zip tops are not permitted) and a shirt must be worn underneath the jumper with the collar visible
• If students become too hot whilst wearing their jumper, then they should remove their jumper. Jumpers are only worn as an addition to the blazer
• Outer coats, scarves, gloves, hats and body warmers should not be worn inside the building (these must go into a locker)
• No jewellery or facial piercings are permitted, other than a watch, 1 small necklace and 1 pair of plain studs (for Health and Safety purposes)
• Make up should be subtle and no acrylic nails can be worn (for Health and Safety purposes)
• All PPE equipment is provided by the ENL UTC at the beginning of the year
• Hair must be a natural colour

Basic Essential Equipment

• Pencil case (all students must have a pencil case to avoid ruining suits)
• Blue or black pen and spares
• Red pens
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Eraser
• Scientific calculator, we recommend model Casio FX-83GT Plus
• Protractor and compass
• Highlighter