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COVID-19 Information (City College Plymouth)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Engineering Workshops, an I.T Suite, the Training and Reception Building, Milo's Munchies Cafe and the Picquet Barracks Ocean Suite.
• Related link Picquet Barracks Ocean Suite.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/picquet-barracks-ocean-suite

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Devonport.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Devonport.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the top of campus, outside the IT Suite and Central Services building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 310cm x 450cm (10ft 2in x 14ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 23m (25yd 6in) from the Reception and training building entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is also a designated Blue Badge bay outside the Ocean Suite. Please see the guide for the Picquet Barracks Ocean Suite for more details.
  • parking pay at reception.

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Outside Access (Central Services Building)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, at the top end of the campus.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.

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Level Change (Central Services Building)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.

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Outside Access (Reception and Training Building)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building, beyond the Central Services Building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.

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Level Change (Reception and Training Building)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Reception entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Outside Access (I.T. Suite)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• 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 150cm (4ft 11in).

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Level Change (I.T. Suite)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Marine Skills Workshop)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in) wide.

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Level Change (Marine Skills Workshop)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Canteen)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance - Canteen)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance - Canteen)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • These doors have to be opened from the inside.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance - Canteen)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the left and in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is steep.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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• Comments View
  • Portable hearing loops are available if requested in advance.

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Other Floors (Training Building)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located to the left as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 1m from the reception and training building entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the Finance and Administration Offices.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Milo's Munchies)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are not clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is traditional meals and snacks.

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Outside Access (Toilet Facilities)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Toilet Facilities)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).

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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 signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the toilet facilities entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left after you enter the block.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 190cm (4ft 3in x 6ft 3in).
  • There is not 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 178cm from the floor.
• 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 109cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located in the toilet facilities block.
  • The female and male toilets are 2m (2yd 7in) from the toilet facilities entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located in the office area of the Central Services Building.
  • Unisex toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Central Services Building entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The unisex toilet has a larger cubicle.
  • It is for staff use, but can be used by visitors and students coming for interviews in the Central Services Building.
  • There are also staff only male and female toilets located on the ground floor of the Reception and Training Building, just past reception.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.