Access Guide
Useful Information
- To see more information on Learning Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01253 504 356.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Applying to the College - School Leavers please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01253 504 322.
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- To see more information on Applying to the College - Higher Education please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01253 504 346.
- Email: [email protected].
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include There are ninety nine standard bedrooms and one accessible en-suite bedroom.
There is a kitchen and laundry and ironing rooms.
Male and Female shower and changing rooms are available. - Services / facilities within the grounds include an on-site campus car park.
Getting Here (Fleetwood Nautical Campus)
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By Road
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- From the North or South direction on the M6, take Junction 32 signed M55 Blackpool. Travel along M55 until Junction 3 signposted Fleetwood Kirkham. At the junction follow the signs for the A585 signposted Fleetwood.
Travel along the A585 for approximately 12miles until you come to the Fleetwood roundabout and The Fleetwood Nautical College can be seen on the left. - The college has on-site parking available with 3 Blue Badge bays opposite the main building.
- From the North or South direction on the M6, take Junction 32 signed M55 Blackpool. Travel along M55 until Junction 3 signposted Fleetwood Kirkham. At the junction follow the signs for the A585 signposted Fleetwood.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is opposite the college on Fleetwood Road and operates service routes 14, 74 and 525.
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By Train
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- Poulton-le-Fylde is the nearest national strain staion to the venue.
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By Tram
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- Broadwater is the nearest tram stop to the venue.
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Useful Links
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- For bus services and time tables alsohttps://www.traveline.info/.
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- For train services and time tables.
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- For tram services and time tables.
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Site/Campus Car Park (Fleetwood Nautical Campus)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located opposite the main campus building and Environmental Training Pool.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are main campus building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 500cm (7ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is level access to the car park from the the main building.
- This car park is clearly signposted from the campus entrance.
- The nearest designated bay is 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main building - Reception entrance.
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Comments
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- There is a overflow car park to the left of the Marine Engineering Centre with a height restriction barrier of 2400cm.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the buiilding.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to and infront of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception
- Halls Of Residence is located beyond the main entrance to the left.
- The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Entrance (Security Door - Room Access Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the Reception desk.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 112cm (3ft 8in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is a Student kitchen facility located on the ground floor just past the Student rooms entrance door.
- The kitchen has a sink, microwave and fridge and the worktop height is 92cm high.
- There is a Student laundry and ironing room located on the ground floor.
- There is a Student kitchen facility located on the ground floor just past the Student rooms entrance door.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are Floor HA, HB and HC.
- The stairs are located along the main corridors.
- The stairs are approximately 18m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There are three sets of stairs along the main corridor which give access to all floors.
Accommodation (Accessible Room HA2)
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 1 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to Room HA2.
- The accessible facilities are located on floor HA deck to the right of the Reception desk.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was Room HA2.
- The width of the door to the room is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 294cm x 410cm (9ft 8in x 13ft 5in).
- The bed is 57cm high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 32cm (1ft 1in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- It is a push button style of alarm.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 227cm x 297cm (7ft 5in x 9ft 9in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 80cm.
- The door is easy to open.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 in height.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 154cm (5ft 1in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are available.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are lever.
- The shower seat is flip-down.
- The shower seat height is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There are handrails available for the shower.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is low.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
- There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
- There is / are 1 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Standard Shower (Male)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on floors HA, HB and HC.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- The Male Shower Rooms are located on floors HA, HB, and HC throughout the building.
Standard Shower (Female)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on floor HB.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- The Female Showers are located on floor HB along the main corridor.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male toilet is located on the ground floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female toilet is located on the first floor.
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 34m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the lowered wash basin is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- Photographs 1-3 show male standard toilets
- Photographs 4-5 show female standard toilets and shower.