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Construction Workshop

Ilkeston Campus, 2 Pimlico, llkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5JS

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Introduction

Opening Times (Main Building)

  • Monday 07:00 - 18:00.
  • Tuesday 07:00 - 21:00.
  • Wednesday 07:00 - 18:30.
  • Thursday 07:00 - 20:00.
  • Friday 07:00 - 18:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Opening Times (Main Reception)

  • Monday 07:30 - 18:00.
  • Tuesday 07:30 - 21:00.
  • Wednesday 07:30 - 18:00.
  • Thursday 07:30 - 20:30.
  • Friday 07:30 - 18:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • Approaching Ilkeston from Nottingham or Derby via the A609 follow the Town Centre signs to the traffic lights at Ilkeston Community Fire Station on the corner of the A609 and Oakwell Drive. Turn into Oakwell Drive and go straight ahead for 500m to the next set of traffic lights. Turn right into West End Drive. At the crossroads, 150m ahead go straight ahead onto Pimlico. The college is the building on your left.
    • If using arranged on-site parking turn left into New Lawn Road at the end of the college building and the car park entrance is 100m on your left. Most visitors will use the public pay and display car park which is straight ahead on Pimlico 200m on the left. Blue Badge holders do not have to pay but must display the badge. There is free parking for an hour (collect a free ticket from the machine). The tariff is displayed clearly next to the machines.
  • By Bus View
    • Buses to and from all local areas including Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield, Heanor, Sandiacre, Long Eaton and East Midlands Airport stop at Ilkeston Market Place adjacent to Erewash Borough Council Offices. At the side of the Council Office car park there is a wide, well lit, footpath through to Pimlico. The total distance is around 200m.
  • By Train View
    • Trains from Ilkeston Station serve Langley Mill, Alfreton and Chesterfield then further north or connections to the South West and Wales. Trains to the South serve Nottingham and on to Norwich or connections to London and East Coast services. All trains serving Ilkeston are operated by East Midlands Trains. Bus service 27 from Swingate to Ilkeston Market Place stops opposite the car park entrance.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Site/Campus Car Park

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off New Lawn Road, to the rear of the building.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are 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 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders and staff permit 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 level access to the car park from the lower ground floor of the building.
    • This car park is clearly signposted from the main building.
    • The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the lower ground floor entrance.
  • Comments View
    • The car park is gated and requires a pass or an arrangement to enter.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Pimlico.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • 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) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).
  • Second Set of Doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).
  • Comments View
    • The height of the external push pad is 82cm.

Entrance (Construction Workshop)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor, 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.
    • The door(s) is / are light.
    • The width of the door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in).

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

Other Floors (Front Staircase)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G and 1.
    • The stairs are located at the rear of the main entrance lobby.
    • The stairs are approximately 18m from the main entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all 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.
  • Comments View
    • This stairway is located to the left of the main reception desk.
    • There is a similar staircase in the centre of the building just off of the main classroom corridor, before the hair and beauty department.
    • There is an emergency call point on each landing of each floor.
    • The height of the emergency call button is 93cm.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the left of the reception desk facing the main entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G and 1.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 112cm x 140cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 7in).
  • 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 have an audible announcer.
  • The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does 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 medium.

Standard Shower (Standard Shower)

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the lower ground floor, opposite the lift.
  • There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
  • Comments View
    • There is a single standard cubicle, primarily intended for use of Construction and Engineering students.

Accessible Toilet (Lower Ground Floor)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • 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 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
    • This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor, in the main corridor opposite the lift.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
    • This is by lift.
  • 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 lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The door is light.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 245cm (4ft 11in x 8ft).
    • 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 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 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf is not 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 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 90cm.
  • 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.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
    • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the lower ground floor, the ground floor and the first floor.
  • Standard Toilet Surveyed View
    • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor.
    • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
    • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
    • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 25m from the main entrance.
    • There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
    • There are vertical and horizontal grab rails on the right hand side only.
    • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
  • Comments View
    • Wash Basin is set at 85cm from floor level.