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Summary

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• Service View
  • On the first floor of the Bolton College Deane Road main building.
• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Fitness Studio, teaching rooms, Learning Resource Centre, Higher Education Centre, Sports Hall, Performing Arts, Hair and Beauty Studios.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible changing facilities are located on the first floor of the Bolton College main building.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the first floor of the Bolton College main building.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the first floor of the Bolton College main building.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 09:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 09:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 09:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 09:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 09:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Accessibility Statement please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01204 482 669.
• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Take the M56, M6 and M62 to St Peter's Way/A666 in Farnworth. The College is located in Bolton Town Centre, off the A676 Deane Road.
  • There is Blue Badge parking at the rear of the building.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • There is a bus stop outside the main entrance. The numbers 7, 20, 520, 577, 904 and 905 buses stop here.
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Bolton Railway .
  • Bolton Railway is approximately 2 miles away on Trinity Street.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the main college building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Bolton College main building.
  • 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.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 470cm x 600cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders, staff and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
• Comments View
  • The Building Parking is also the Site Campus parking.

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Approach (Main Entrance)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'BOLTON COLLEGE'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 98cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 98cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
  • There is also a revolving door next to this one.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • 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 at the front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Lift (Students)

• The lift is located to the right of the building.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
• The clear door width is 90cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 160cm.
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.

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Gym (Fitness Studio)

• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the gym.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
• The gym is staffed when open.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the gym.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
• There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and free weights.
• Background music is not played.
• The flooring in the gym consists of carpet and vinyl.
• There is some flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Standard Changing Room (Fitness Studio)

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• Location and Access View
  • This standard changing room is located outside the fitness studio, along the corridor on the left.
  • This standard changing room is approximately 25m from the lift.
  • The standard changing room is approximately 15m from the fitness studio.
  • There is step-free access to the standard changing room, via lift.
  • A key is required for the standard changing room.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff on the main reception desk of the Deane Road college.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the standard changing room opening is 90cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the standard changing room are 400cm x 600cm.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel in shower.
  • This is a female changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is seating available within the changing room.
  • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
  • There are lockers within the changing room.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • There are standard toilets within this changing room.
• Comments View
  • There is an accessible changing room to the side of the standard changing rooms, this was out of order at my time of visiting 22.10.2022.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard changing rooms on the first floor of the Bolton College Main Road building.
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located along the first-floor corridor on the left.

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Within the Standard Changing Room)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located within the standard female changing room.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.