hey, okas far as uniforms go the only thing you need to buy are you tights and your main suit case which they want to be black and they suggest it is better if they are hard (less chance of getting damage). they giveyou 2 uniforms handbag, small wheely case gloves scarves... everything else you need... just be sure to break in your shoes before you have to wear them properly as they kill!!
in our group there were 19 of us so quite a nice size
as for the training... dont bog yourself down beforehand they give you excellent lessons every day with exams to check what you have learned the next day which you have to 88% or above... which you will do no probs as long as you do the study they suggest, if youre really worried it wouldnt do any harm to read over some first aid stuff beforehand but i really wouldnt worry about it!!
for the training they say it is smart casual.. when really they mean business attire unless they tell you otherwise the day before, just make sure youhave pen pad and highlighters and youre sorted!
vic
