Uniforms and Tool Lists

• Small Tool Box with a lock
• Claw Type Pickup Tool
• Combination Wrenches:
  • Metric (8mm - 21mm)
  • Standard (1/4" – 1")
• Ear Protection
• Flashlight
• Hammers:
  • 32 oz. Ball Peen
• Inspection Mirror
• Magnetic Pickup Tool
• Magnetic Tool Tray
• Pliers:
  • Combination 6"
  • Locking Jaw (Vise Grip)
  • Needle Nose 6"
  • Side Cutting
• Slip Joint (Water Pump)
• Wire Cutter/Strippers/Crimper
• 2 pair Safety Glasses (meeting OSHA requirements)
• Screwdriver - Blade Type:
  • Stubby , Pocket
  • 6", 9", 12"
• Screwdriver - Phillips:
  • Stubby #1, #2
  • 6" #1, #2
  • 12" #3
• Socket Set - 1/4" Drive:
  • 6mm - 14mm Standard Depth
  • 6mm - 14mm Deep
  • Flex/Universal Type
  • 3", 6" Extensions
  • Ratchet
  • Recommended: 1/4" - 1/2" Standard Depth
  • 1/4" - 1/2" Deep
• Socket Set - 3/8" Drive:
  • 10mm - 19mm Standard Depth
  • 10mm - 19mm Deep
  • 3", 5", 10" Extensions
  • Flexhead Ratchet
  • Ratchet
  • Spark Plug Sockets 5/8", 13/16"
  • Universal Joint
  • Recommended: 5/16" - 3/4" Standard Depth (6 point)
  • 3/8" - 3/4" Deep (6 point)
• Socket Set - 1/2" Drive:
  • 10mm - 24mm Standard Depth
  • 10mm - 24mm Deep
  • 3", 6", 12" Extensions
  • Flex Handle (Breaker Bar)
  • Ratchet
  • Recommended: 7/16" - 1 1/8" Standard Depth
  • 7/16" - 1 1/8" Deep
• Spark Plug Feeler Gauge (Gap Tool)
• Test Light (12V)
• Allen (Wrench or Socket) Set - Metric (2mm - 8mm, 10mm, 12mm)
• Digital Multimeter with leads
• Feeler Gauge (Blade Type):
  • .002" - .040"
  • .006mm - .070mm
• Scraper:
  • Carbon 1"
  • Gasket 1"
• Torx® Set (screwdrivers and/or sockets): T-8 to T-60
• Spark tester

• Dark blue shirt (long sleeve,short sleeve) your preference
• Dark blue pants (No jeans)
• Dark blue sweatshirt (no hoodie)
• Work boots

Uniforms can be purchased at any department store.

Students enrolled in Culinary Arts must maintain personal grooming and hygiene standards that align with foodservice industry regulations and sanitation requirements. 

The following are prohibited while participating in Culinary Arts shop activities, food preparation, catering events, dining room service, and all production labs: 

• Artificial Nails, Acrylic Nails, Gel Nails, Press-on nails, Nail Extenders, or similar nail enhancements 
• Nail polish of any kind 
• Jewelry on the hands or wrists, including rings, bracelets, watches, and fitness bands
• Large hoop earrings, dangling earrings, facial jewelry, or any accessory determined to create a contamination or safety hazard 
• Small stud earrings are permitted provided they do not create a safety concern during culinary production activities 
• Any accessory determined by Culinary Arts instructors to interfere with sanitation, food safety, or safe equipment operation 

Student knife skill progression will be severely limited due to the inability to properly hold a knife correctly. Artificial nails also create a personal safety and physical hazard because the guide-hand function necessary for safe knife handling is compromised. 

Students must maintain clean, natural nails that are short and properly trimmed in accordance with industry food safety standards. 

Failure to comply with these expectations may result in removal from food production activities until compliance is achieved. 

Your uniform store is at teams.alexandersuniforms.com

How to shop my uniform: 

1. Go to teams.alexandersuniforms.com
2. Find your school on the My Team menu 
3. Enter password: shopbristoltech 
4. Shop your uniform. 

RestaurantCity
84 Progress Lane, Waterbury, CT 06705
To place an order call 203-575-0111 with school address and student name, request a Technical High School knife kit, pay with a credit card and delivery will be in 5-10 days to the school address.

2026-27 STUDENT KNIFE KIT
$140.00 (Includes delivery)

• Fully forged full tang cutlery Constructed of X50 Cr MoV15 German Steel
• 6 spot advanced polishing allows for a more comfortable grip
• Easy edge maintenance and rapid sharpening

EACH SET INCLUDES:

• 3.5” paring knife
• 6” boning knife
• 10” slicing knife
• 8” chef knife
• 12” sharpening steel
• 8” bread knife
• Kitchen shears
• 11 slot knife bag

The uniforms will be different for year one and year two which requires students to buy uniforms both years in the program.

Students need to have at least 2 sets of uniforms for clinical days and field trips.

For the classroom students are allowed to wear any solid color scrub top and bottom (printed tops will be allowed in certain instances).

Students are allowed to wear black only long sleeve shirts under the scrub tops.

For clinical they should have black or white only sneakers.

Sweatshirts cannot be worn in clinical so students can purchase a zip up black scrub jacket or black scrub jacket.

There are scrub skirts available for purchase also.

Additionally students need a watch with a secondhand.

Uniforms can be purchased at Connecticut Uniform and can be reached at 203-573-9898.
Please keep in mind it can take up to two weeks to get the uniforms so please plan accordingly.

Summarized List:

• Watch with a secondhand
• Pair of black or white sneakers
• YEAR 1: 2 sets of black uniforms (embroidered at CT Uniform)
• YEAR 2: 2 sets of Pewter uniforms (embroidered at CT Uniform)
• Uniform skirt (optional) *You have to wear stockings also.
• Long sleeve black shirt (optional)
• Zip up black jacket / black scrub jacket *does not have to be embroidered (optional)

**Also all students must have a uniform SHIRT and PANTS. **
Uniform Suppliers:

• Darter Specialties, 500 Cornwall Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410 Ph:203-699-9805
• Connecticut Uniform 567 Watertown Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708 Ph:203-573-9898
• Mag&Son 171 Pascone Place, Newington, CT 06111 Ph: 860-229-4900

You can purchase from any supplier you wish, the above contacts in the past students have had the best of luck working with; timely, fit and matching color.

Uniform must be:

• Navy-Blue pants with a Navy-Blue shirt with both their First Name and School shop Name, Bristol Tech, HVAC
• They are required to have Polo Style short or long sleeve shirts, and at least one AR/FR button down shirt for working with electrical.
• PANTS could be dickie or cargo style Navy Blue, to meet the uniform requirements of this program.
• There are options for hooded sweatshirts or jackets

Sheet Metal Tools

1. Safety Glasses x (2)
2. Gloves x (2)
3. Tape Measure
4. Cut left Snips
5. Cut Right Snips
6. Bull Dogs
7. Hand Shears
8. 1" V- Notcher
9. 9. Sheet Metal Hammer
10. Claw Hammer
11. 3 1/2"Hand Seamer
12. 12" Bar Fold
13. 5 Blade Crimpers
14. Scribe tool
15. Combo Square
16. Scratch Awl
17. Dividers
18. Vise Clamp Pliers
19. Large Flat head

Piping Tools

1. Tubing Cutter
2. Imp Tubing Cutter
3. Swaging tool
4. Torpedo Level
5. Ball-Peen Hammer
6. 12” Channel Lock Plier
7. 12” Pipe Wrench
8. Adjustable Wrenches x (2)
9. Combination Wrench set
10. Socket Set
11. Refrigeration flaring tool, block and yoke

Service Tools

1. Lineman Pliers
2. Long Nose Pliers
3. Diagonal Cutters
4. Wire Strippers
5. Screwdrivers flat and Philips
6. Multi-Bit Screwdriver
7. T-stat Screwdriver (small flat head)
8. Nut drivers (1/4"+ 5/16")
9. Folding Utility Knife
10. Valve Core tool
11. Hex Key Set
12. Flashlight
13. Ratcheting A/C Service Wrench
14. Hex Key Adapter for Service Wrench
15. Check with instructor before getting Clamp Meter A/C + D/C
16. Leather electrical pouch with Belt

The book is the Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 22nd Edition

Note the book could be purchased at the website here. 
Try and order it as early as soon as possible to have for the start of school.

Below is the tool list for Precision Machining.

For the first couple of days the students are required to have item #’s 1, 2 and 3. All tools are required by the 2nd week of school! The students are required to keep their tools available and in working order for the entire year. The students are encouraged to keep their tools
locked up when not in use. However, each year some tools end up missing. In those cases the students are required to replace the tool so that they may continue to work.

Some suggested suppliers for your tools are: INTERNET: Amazon, Ebay, MSCDIRECT. Tools do not need to be new, yard sales and relatives are great resources to accumulate tools.
MSCDIRECT.com is a company that has set up special pricing and an item number is highlighted in yellow by the item. It is not mandatory
to buy from them, but you can price compare yourself if you wish. Instructions for ordering through MSCDirect are provided.

If you have any questions on tools, wait till orientation or the first few days of school. Keeping your receipts is strongly encouraged. 

1. (at least 2) pairs Safety Glasses which are to be worn 100% of the time on the shop floor. 80855349
2. Safety Shoes (Steel Toe is not Mandatory or advised)
3. Pencils, pens, paper, and 3 ring binder with lined paper for notes
4. 0-1 inch micrometer (non-digital) 82924994
5. 6” Dial Vernier Caliper (not plastic or digital) 82924994
6. 6 inch steel rule with fraction measurements -1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64 (C303R) 69745958
7. Allen wrench set (1/16 to 3/8 and metric) 36742534
8. Metric Hex wrench set (2 to 10 millimeter) 36742617
9. Reasonably priced tool box with lock (2 or 3 drawer) 70915418
10. Scriber 76498880
11. Open and box end wrenches ¼ to ¾
12. 10 inch adjustable wrench 00153494
13. Machinery’s Handbook Pocket Companion
14. Calculator (Casio fx300MS is recommended)
15. (2 or more) Cheap 1”-2” Paint brushes (to clean machines/parts) 04318929 & 04318945
16. Flash drive for CNC Programming (less memory is better)
17. 2 locks – can be a combination lock or key lock for toolbox and locker.

Shop Uniforms are required/mandatory according to school policy. CT Uniform is our chosen distributor but students may use other companies. CT Uniform can be reached at (203) 573-9898, they are located at 567 Watertown Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708. Inform the company that you are a manufacturingstudent at Bristol Technical Education Center.

The shop color is Charcoal GREY. Students can also buy charcoal grey button down shirts or T-Shirts (Dickies or Red Kap) from Walmart or a similar outlet & have their name embroidered with RED stitching.

• Shirt- long or short sleeve work shirt
• Work Pants (Non- ripped jeans may replace workpants).
• Sweatshirt for cooler days- (optional) BUT NO HOODIES!
• The proper embroidering with Precision Machine is over the left pocket and Name over the right pocket.

Below is the tool list for Robotics and Automation.

For the first couple of days the students are required to have item #’s 1, 2,3 and 4. All tools are required by the 2nd week of school!

The students are required to keep their tools available and in working order for the entire year. The students are encouraged to keep their tools locked up when not in use. However, each year some tools end up missing. In those cases the students are required to replace the tool so that they may continue to work.

Some suggested suppliers for your tools are: INTERNET: Amazon, Ebay, MSCDIRECT Home depot or Lowes.
MSCDIRECT.com is a company that has set up special pricing and an item number is highlighted in yellow by the item. It is not mandatory to buy from them, but you can price compare yourself if you wish.

Tools do not need to be new, yard sales and relatives are great resources to accumulate tools. If you have any questions on tools, wait till orientation. Keeping your receipts is strongly encouraged. 

All Tools are required to be engraved with identifying marks

Mention you are a student – Discounts are available. 

1. Uniform including Black Work Pants
2. At Least 2 pair of Safety Glasses must meet ANSI Z87.1 standard with the approved identification on the glasses and have side shields. NOT Tinted which are to be worn on the shop floor. MSC# 80855349
3. Safety Shoes / Boots – NO sneakers, Flip Flops or open toe foot wear
4. Pencils, pens, paper, and 3 ring binder with lined paper for notes
5. Reasonably priced tool box with lock (2 or 3 drawer) MSC # 45706496
6. Digital Multimeter (Auto-ranging, ohms, diode check, AC & DC: volts, current)
   Example (Klein Tools MM400 or Klein kit 69149P Or Fluke 117 CAT 3,4
7. UGLY’s Electrical References
8. Linesman Pliers (MSC #00341602 Mfr# D213-9NE-CR)
9. Hex Key set (Standard (1/16 to 3/8) and Metric)
   Suggestion 1 from MSC Direct.
   Suggestion 2 from MSC Direct. 
10. Wire cutters, miniature (flush cut, not large ones!) (MSC#03132578 Mfr# D275-5
11. Wire Stripers (MSC # 97777635 MFR#2005n)
12. Combination wrenches set ¼ to ¾ (MSC#62492897 Mfr# 022-14SSET
13. 8 inch adjustable wrench (Suggestion from MSC Direct)
14. Needle nose pliers (mini long nose) (MSC#11665957 Mfr# PMN01001)
15. Needle nose pliers (long nose) (MSC#00341693 Mfr# D203-6)
16. Calculator (Casio fx300MS Or TI 30XA Or TI30XIIS)
17. (2 or more) Cheap 1”-2” Paint brushes (to clean machines/parts) MSC 04318929 & 04318945
18. Flash drive (less memory is better)
19. 2 locks – can be a combination lock or key lock for toolbox and locker.
20. Electrical Circuit tester such as Klein https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/67017723
21. Electrical tape
22. Test Lead set with alligator clips. Suggestion from Amazon.
23. Optional Combination Hand tool set (MSC# 86780749 MFR# 80028) includes Line # 4,5,6,7,9,12,20

Shop Uniforms are required. CT Uniform is our chosen distributor.

CT Uniform can be reached at (203) 573-9898, they are located at 567 Watertown Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708.

Inform the company that you are Robotics and Automation a student at Bristol Technical Education Center.

The shop color is Maroon. Students can also buy Maroon shirts (Dickies or Red Kap) from Walmart or a similar outlet & have their name embroidered with White stitching.
Pricing for the 26-27 school Year shown below. Pricing subject to change
Item #1 short sleeve polo shirt (maroon)
Item #2 long sleeve polo shirt (maroon)
Item #3 Crew neck sweat shirt (black), For XXL-XXXL= additional price
Black Work Pant
NO HOODIES!
The proper embroidering with Robotics & Automation is over the left pocket and Name over the right pocket.

The following is a list of the items you must have at the start of school:

• Soap Stone & Holder
• Wire Brushes (small, medium, and large)
• Safety Glasses (3 pair)
• Flint Striker
• Tape measure
• Tip Cleaner
• Welding Helmet w/ auto dark lens
• Cutting glasses w/ #5 lens
• ARC Gloves (2 pair)
• FR cotton welding jacket (black)
• MIG Gloves (2 pair)
• TIG Gloves (2 pair)
• Leather welding jacket
• Wire Cutting pliers
• Chipping Hammer
• 3/32” E3 tungsten electrodes (4)
• Vise Grip pliers
• 3/32” Pure tungsten electrodes (4)
• Lock for Locker
• Notebook
• 4-1/2” Electric Angle Grinder
• Pencils
• 12” Combination square

Suggested suppliers are:
Maine Oxy in Naugatuck and Airgas East in Waterbury, mention that you are a Bristol TEC student and you will receive a discount on a complete package. Items may also be purchased at stores such as Tractor Supply, Home Depot, online, and other welding suppliers.

The following items are not required but useful to have and will enhance your outfit and help you during your year here in welding/metal fab:

• Small tool box
• Combination wrench set
• Adjustable wrenches
• Screwdriver set
• Flat and round file

Shop Uniforms are required. CT Uniform is one of the chosen distributors.

CT Uniform can be reached at (203) 573-9898, they are located at 567 Watertown Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708. Inform them that you are a welding student at Bristol TEC. The shop shirt color is BLACK. Students can also buy black shirts and crewneck sweatshirts (from Walmart or a similar outlet) & have their name embroidered with RED stitching.

• At least two {2} long sleeve shirts (black, 100% cotton) and two {2} pairs of properly fitted denim or canvas pants with no rips/frays, and a belt is mandatory.
• Students can also choose the most updated shop uniform from Darter Specialties with welding logo on the back at the link here.
• Hooded Sweatshirts are NOT allowed in shop.
• Work boots: Do not have to be steel toed, but must be leather with a high top.