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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include classrooms, training rooms and salons.
• Related link Blossomfield Campus Main Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/solihull-college-and-university-centre/access-guides/blossomfield-campus-main-building
• Related link C Block (Technology Centre).
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/solihull-college-and-university-centre/access-guides/c-block-west-midlands

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• Comments View
  • The Hair and Beauty Academy is located to the rear of the C Block ground floor foyer.
  • It is accessible via the Main Reception Entrance and through the refectory, or via the external student entrance.
  • The student entrance is swipe card entry only.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Blossomfield Campus.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Solihull.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking (Hair & Beauty)

• 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 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 600cm (13ft 1in x 19ft 8in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 76m (83yd 4in) from the visitor entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 88m (96yd 9in) from the visitor 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 a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • 10+ designated Blue Badge bays are available within the main student and visitor car park, away from the venue.

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Outside Access (Main Reception Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • There is a revolving door next to this entrance.

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Level Change (Main Reception Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.

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Outside Access (Refectory Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located ahead as you enter the Main Reception Entrance.
• There is 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 permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in).

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Outside Access (C Block Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the refectory.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).

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Outside Access (Hair & Beauty Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of C Block.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is at a height of 110cm.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).

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Entrance (Make Up Studio)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right as you face the Hair and Beauty entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).

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Outside Access (Visitor Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 104cm (3ft 5in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The 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 160cm (5ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • The second door of the visitors entrance is intercom controlled.

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Level Change (Visitor Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Hair & Beauty entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in some of the training salons.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • Within the makeup and hair studios there are desks 89cm high and height adjustable chairs with armrests on both sides.
  • Photograph 4 shows the film make up studio.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Hair & Beauty entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the Hair & Beauty entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from staff on main reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 206cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 9in).
  • 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 120cm 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 not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 cannot 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 98cm.
• 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located right as you pass the Hair & Beauty entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Hair & Beauty entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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 generally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level 3.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.

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• Comments View
  • There is Braille and Tactile signage throughout the college.
  • Documents including student policies and statements can be also be requested in symbol, on audio tapes and on computer disk.
  • There is a Braille Reader available for students on request.
  • There are 24 members of staff trained at BSL Level 1, 1 member of staff trained at level 2, and 1 member of staff trained at level 3.
  • Throughout the college there are computers which have visual software available.
  • There are fire alarm alerters for people with hearing impairments available at reception.
  • There is a mobile hoist with a hook and loop attachment available on request.
  • There is a Minicom number available: 0121 678 7005.