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Introduction

• The venue can be access from both the main front area and the rear of A Block on the ground floor. Access to the first floor areas of C Block is via the main Area of A Block the entrance is located on the first floor next to the gallery café.
• Llandaff Block A Main link (new tab) - click here.
• Llandaff Block A Rear link (new tab) - click here.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The campus is located off on Western Avenue which is along the A48 near Central Cardiff.
  • All visitors to Cardiff Met campuses are required to Pay & Display at the signed rate. In addition, visitors to the Llandaff Campus between 08.00am and 4.00pm must report to Reception to collect a temporary parking permit to be displayed alongside their Pay & Display ticket. Visitor Parking Spaces at Llandaff are severely limited and there is no guarantee of availability of a parking space.
• By Bus View
  • During term time, the U1, U2, and U3/U4 MetRider buses travel hourly to Llandaff from the Cyncoed Campus, Roath, Cathays, and the city centre.
    The MetRider buses all stop directly outside the campus. The 1/2 circular bus route serves the Llandaff Campus every 30 minutes from Fairwater, Heath, Roath, and the city centre. You can also travel to the Llandaff Campus from Llandaff North, Fairwater, Canton, or the city centre on the 24/25, the 33/33A/33B, or the 60/62, stopping at the Llandaff Black Lion bus stop on Cardiff Road, just 10 minutes from the campus.
    Cardiff Metropolitan University offers a MetRider bus pass for students and staff, which gives unlimited access to the entire Cardiff Bus network from the 1st September till the 30th June. If you take the bus more than two days each week, the MetRider pass will save you money.
• By Train View
  • Waun-Gron railway station is approximately 20 minutes away from the Llandaff Campus and is on the City Line.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on Cardiff buses.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 02920 416 170.
• Email: [email protected].
• Student Services include the Wellbeing and Disability Services for the University. The Student Services Area is located off B Block.
• To see more information on Student Financial Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2041 6170.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 029 2041 6188.
• Email: [email protected].
• Accommodation Services is located within Warwick House at the Cyncoed Campus.
• To see more information on Student Union please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: [email protected].
• Email: 02920 416 190.
• Disability Awareness Training is provided for staff.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• 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 Blocks D and Podiatry Clinic Car Park.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are site campus car parks located around the campus.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Blocks C, D and Podiatry Clinic Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the Podiatry Clinic.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Podiatry Clinic 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 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 490cm x 470cm (16ft 1in x 15ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
  • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment can be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Podiatry Clinic.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Podiatry Clinic.
  • The nearest designated bay is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Podiatry Clinic main entrance.

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Outside Access (C Block Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.

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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.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located either side of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

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Entrance (A Block Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the A Block foyer.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • There is set of heavy double doors with a width of 155cm to access C Block from A Block Rear. This can be seen in photograph 3.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located to your right on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a set of stairs just inside the rear part of the building which leads to the first floor of the main area of the building. This can be seen in photograph 2.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear right of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor and on the first floor.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 130cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Entrance (Block A First Floor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the Gallery.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • It is necessary to first use the Block A stairs or lift to access this entrance.
  • This entrance leads to room C1.01 and the first floor entrance to the Podiatry Clinic only.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing loops are located in Hall 1 C0.22, Hall 2 C0.21, Committee Room 1 C0.20 and C1.01.
• Comments View
  • Flooring may appear slippery in Hall 02 shown in photograph 3 and in the first floor area shown in photograph 4.
  • Photograph 5 shows room C1.01.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Hall 1)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 82cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 71cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located between the external entrance doors.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 270cm (5ft 3in x 8ft 10in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, clinical waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located between the C Block entrance doors.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.