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Supportive Learning Kitchen

New College Lanarkshire, Cumbernauld Campus, Town Centre, Cumbernauld, Glasgow, G67 1UH

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Introduction

  • Comments View
    • The Supportive Learning Kitchen is located in room MB301, off the front corridor to the far left (east) as you exit the lift.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • New College Lanarkshire is located on the south side of Cumbernauld town centre, next to the Antonine Shopping Centre. on North Carbrain Road, accessed from the main A8011 Central Way that runs through Cumbernauld Town Centre, by MacKintosh Way to the west or Yule Way to the east.
    • There are three car parks for visitors, students and staff - East Car Park, West Car Park and South Car Park. All car parks are accessed off North Carbrain Road. There are Blue Badge Bays in both the East Car Park and West Car Park.
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
    • The nearest stops are on North Carbrain Road, served by bus routes 343 and X25A. Most buses stop on the A8011 Central Way north of the campus, including bus routes 35, 45, 38C, 49, 147, 147A, 247, 335, 403, X24, X25, X27, X28, X36, X37 and intercity buses 909, M8 and M9. Buses are run by a variety of companies included Stagecoach and First Group.
    • For more information on bus services in Cumbernauld please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Train View

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Outside Access (College Entrance and Reception)

Entrance (Main Block - Central Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the middle of the Street to the right of reception.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in).
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope bypasses the steps.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
    • The ramp does have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides going up.
    • The width of the ramp is 117cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The handrails are on both sides going up.
  • Comments View
    • The Main Block - Central Entrance gives access to the Student Services area, and corridor to the Learning Centre and Library to the right, and to The Refectory student canteen to the right.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, M, 1, 2 and 3.
    • The stairs are located straight ahead as you enter via the Main Block west entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 10m from the Main Block west entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • These are the Green Stairs (photographs 1 to 6). There is a similar staircase, the Yellow Stairs serving the same floors, on the other side of the Student Services area to the east (photographs 7 to 10).
      There are two other similar staircases to each end of the building, the Blue Stairs at the west end (photographs 11 to 14) and the Red Stairs at the east end (photographs 15 to 18), with restricted access at ground floor (Blue Stairs) and first floor levels (Blue and Red Stairs).

Lift (Main Lift)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located in the centre rear of the building, opposite the Main Block central entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
  • The weight limit for the lift is 675kg 9 persons.
  • The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Main Block central 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 120cm x 138142cm (3ft 11in x 4532ft 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 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.

Entrance

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the third floor in the front corridor, to the far left (east) as you exit the lift.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is / are single.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop (on request only).
  • The portable loop is available upon prior request at the main reception, or from the ICT Helpdesk room 217.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Supportive Learning Training Kitchen

  • The kitchen is a training room to provide cooking, washing and other household skills.
  • Within the training kitchen there are a training table tops and benches, a variety of standard domestic white goods, hobs and ovens, washing machines, dryers, tall refrigerator, sinks and drainers, together with cooking and cleaning utensils.
  • There are also special adapted accessible surfaces including manually adjustable height table, worktop, hob and sink.
  • Flooring is non-slip. Colour contrast between floor and walls is good.
  • There is no hearing assistance system, though a portable induction loop may be provided.
  • In addition, there is a separate lounge mock-up with armchairs, coffee table, side units and television.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the third floor of the main block, rear corridor, room MB306 (left transfer).
  • Comments View
    • Alternative accessible toilet facilities may be found on the ground floor, and third floor at the other end of the building.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the third floor of the main block in the front corridor, room MB05 (female) and MB311 (male).

Additional Info

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