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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Construction and Art classes, Foundation food court and Learning Resources centre/library.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located to the left of the ground and first floors of the building.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located to the left of the ground and first floors of the building.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located to the left of the ground and first floors of the building.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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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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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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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 not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is NCP Deane Road.
  • The car park is located in Wellington Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Entry Route'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is 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.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.

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Reception (Security Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located just inside the entrance and to the right.
  • The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 100cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and tiles.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Reception (Main Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located towards the rear of the foyer as you enter and on the left.
  • The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 72cm.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles, carpet and 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 colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Floor plans/maps are available.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • A place of safety can be provided if needed.
• 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.
• Comments View
  • Pictures 8 and 9 show examples of teaching spaces.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located just inside the entrance on the right.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • 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.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the right as you enter the building.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1275kg.
• 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 high.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 220cm (3ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
• There are 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 moderate to good.
• A key card is needed to access the lift. All students are issued with a key card.

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Eating and Drinking (Foundation Food Court)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the food hall.
  • The food hall is located on the first floor.
  • There is step-free access, via lift, to the food hall.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; menu boards.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • The height of the tray counter/rail is 83cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Entrance (Library Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the building to the left as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Library (Learning Resource Centre)

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• Library Circulation View
  • There is step-free access, via lift, within the library.
  • The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
  • There is flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
• Self Service Machines View
  • There is not a/are no self service book borrow/return machine(s) available.
• Library Services View
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ejournal and audio.
  • There are reading/study desks available.
  • The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 72cm in height.
  • There are some height adjustable desks available.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • Auxiliary aids are available.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: a Trackball Mouse and Large Key Keyboards.
  • The library does have computers with accessible software.
  • Accessible software available includes: ClaroRead.
  • A member of staff is available to provide assistance.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located towards the rear of the building to the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 248cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type 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 is fully functional.
  • 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 nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour 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 medium.
  • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 push.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
• Comments View
  • There is an accessible toilet with similar features on the first floor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located towards the rear of the building on the left.
  • 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 Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • There are vertical wall mounted rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.