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Magherafelt Campus - Student Services

Northern Regional College, 22 Moneymore Road, Magherafelt, County Londonderry, BT45 6AE

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Introduction

  • Comments View
    • Student Services is located on the ground floor of the Main Building North Block, just inside from the front entrance and ramp from reception.

Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
  • This venue is situated in Magherafelt.
  • The nearest mainline station is Cullybackey.
  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking (Front Car Park)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Designated parking bays are not clearly marked.
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main 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.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the main building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • Second set of doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the building as you face it.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right of the building as you face it.
  • There is/are 11 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.
  • Comments View
    • The ramps lead from the designated bays.
    • The steps lead up from the South Car Park.
    • The first 6 steps only have a handrail on the left hand side going up (photograph 2).
    • There is step free access from the South Car Park via the Art and Design Building.

Reception (Main Campus Reception)

  • The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
  • The desk/counter is staffed.

Level Change (Ramp from Reception)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located to the left of reception as you face it.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • Comments View
    • This ramp leads to the main area of the North Block, and has handrails both sides.
    • It can be overcome by using the North Block front entrance or side entrance.

Outside Access (North Block Front Entrance)

  • 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) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).

Level Change (North Block Front Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Comments View
    • The Student Services area contains a reception desk off the South Block foyer. However, all enquiries are dealt with at the main reception desk.

Accessible Toilet

  • There is an accessible toilet available on the ground floor of the South Block.
  • Please see the separate guide for this building for more details.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilets are available on the ground floor of the South Block.
  • Please see the separate guide for this building for more details.

Additional Info

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