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Basingstoke College of Technology, Worting Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8TN

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Summary

  • Service View
    • The Construction building is located off Worting Road, on the North site of the College, in Block C, to the rear of Block A and Block B.
  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; specialist teaching workshops, and the Green Energy Centre.
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located towards the centre of the building between rooms C006 Staff Room and Room C014.
    • Female standard toilet facilities are located towards the centre of the building along the corridor between rooms C006 Staff Room and Room C011.
    • Male standard toilet facilities are located towards the centre of the building along the corridor between rooms C006 Staff Room and Room C011.
    • Standard shower facilities are located towards the centre of the building along the corridor between rooms C006 Staff Room and Room C011.

Useful Information

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • From Junction 6 of M3: At Black Dam roundabout take the first exit, joining the A30 Ringway South. After one mile, go straight over roundabout, staying on the Ringway. After a mile, at Winchester Road roundabout, take the second exit, joining Ringway West. Very shortly, take the slip road on the left. At the top of the slip road, turn right on to Worting Road. BCoT is a quarter of a mile.
      From Junction 7 of M3: Follow signs for Basingstoke town centre for approximately three miles and going over three roundabouts. As you pass Basingstoke Football Club on the left, keep in the left hand lane. At the next roundabout take the first exit, joining the Ringway West. Very shortly, take the slip road on the left. At the top of the slip road, turn right on to Worting Road. BCoT is a quarter of a mile.
  • By Bus View
    • The nearest bus stop is the BCoT stop on Worting Road outside the south site of the college. This stop is serviced by the 3, 11 and 16 buses. There is a bus station is in Festival Place Shopping Centre, go to stop J, the journey takes about 6 minutes.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is Basingstoke. This station is serviced by National Rail, Great Western Railway and Southwestern Railway. The station is about half a mile from the college. Buses are available from outside the station.
  • Useful Links View

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is North Site.
    • The car park is located to the North side of Worting Road.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Site/Campus Car Park (North Site)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the North side of Worting Road.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are A Block, B Block, C Block, and D Block.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • There is/are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 450cm (11ft 9.73in x 14ft 9.17in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by permit holders.
    • Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment can be made by phone.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
    • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
    • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is sloped access to the car park from the main entrance to A Block.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the main entrance to A Block.
    • The nearest designated bay is 19m (62.33596ft) from the main entrance to A Block.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays in Car Park 4 and Car Park 5 to the front of A Block are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays in Car Park 6 to the side of D Block are clearly marked.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays in Car Park 5 to the side of C Block have markings which are faded.

Approach

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
    • There is step-free access on the approach.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
  • Comments View
    • There is a road to cross between the Blue Badge parking bays and the main entrance.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the right of the building opposite the North Site building, near the car park.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Construction'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 110cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
    • The exit push pad or push button is 94cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 106cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a ramp with a very easy incline.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance doorway.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building .
  • Circulation View
    • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
    • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
    • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Floor plans/maps are available.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located towards the centre of the building between rooms C006 Staff Room and Room C014.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is not a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from room C006 Staff Room, on the right before the accessible toilet.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is light.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 216cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 120cm from floor level.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 115cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 142cm (4ft 8in).
    • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located towards the centre of the building along the corridor between rooms C006 Staff Room and Room C011.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the main entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The height of the wash basins in the female standard toilets is 86cm. The wash basin tap type in the female standard toilets is lever mixer. The height of the wash basins in the male standard toilets is 84cm. The wash basin tap type in the male standard toilets is push.

Standard Shower

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located towards the centre of the building along the corridor between rooms C006 Staff Room and Room C011.
  • There is level access to the shower facilities.