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Access To (Motor Vehicle Workshop Room 6)

Motor Vehicle Workshop Room 6 is located within the Main Building to the west of The Core, Learning Resource Centre and Tower Block.
The main access route to the Motor Vehicle Workshop is through The Core.
After exiting The Core there is a corridor with six steps enroute to the Motor Vehicle Workshop.
There are also manual doors enroute to the Motor Vehicle Workshop Room 6 entrance.
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The most accessible route has steps and manual doors.
There are 6 steps with handrails on both sides.
The handrails are not easy to grip.
The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
The steps are clearly marked.
The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
The height of the highest step is 18cm.
There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
There is step-free level access into Motor Vehicle Workshop Room 6 from the corridor.
There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
The width of the opening is 75cm.
The door has a high visual contrast.

There is a set of manual double doors with a width of 156cm and high colour contrast that open away from you between the main workshop area of the Motor Vehicle Workshop and the seminar room area.
Facilities available in this area include: the Motor Vehicle Workshop, workbenches, computer desk, seminar room and a standard changing room.
There is step-free level access throughout the area.
Access throughout the area may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
The flooring is shiny.
The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
Furniture available in this area includes: tables and desks.
Some tables are fixed.
Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
Signage is not clearly visible.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Some areas of the main workshop area will have restrictive access due to the placing of cars and equipment.
Equipment may serve as a trip hazard, as might the drop next to the car lifts.
There is a set of steps which lead up to a staff area only.
All student areas are level in the area.