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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include brick, plastering, painting and decorating, carpentry, plumbing, engineering and electrical installation workshops; science, renewable energy and mechanical engineering laboratories; the business enterprise suite, general classrooms and Student Support Services.
• Support for students The College has a confidential support service for all disabled students and all students with a disability or have specific learning needs. All existing and prospective students are encouraged to come and meet the Learning Support team and have a tour of the campuses and discuss any specific support needs or reasonable adjustments in confidence. The email address for this support is [email protected] To email, please click here.
• Related link Downpatrick Campus - Student Support Services.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-eastern-regional-college/downpatrick-campus/access-guides/downpatrick-campus-student-support-services
• Related link Downpatrick Campus - Block B.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/south-eastern-regional-college/downpatrick-campus/access-guides/downpatrick-campus-block-b

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• Comments View
  • Block C is located to the rear of Block B, and is accessed from this block on levels 2 and 3.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Downpatrick.
• The nearest mainline station is Lisburn.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the front, rear, and right hand side of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 8 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 550cm (11ft 6in x 18ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 39m (42yd 1ft) from the main entrance lift.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 49m (53yd 1ft) from the main entrance lift.
  • 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 a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located directly to the right of the main entrance.
• Comments View
  • Standard parking is available under the building and to the side, with a height restriction of 2m.
  • There are Electrical Vehicle changing points to the rear of the building with a width of 236cm and depth of 453cm.
  • They use contactless payment at a height of 100cm and the nozzle is at a height of 104cm.

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Outside Access (Block A Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the side of the car park.
• 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 heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).

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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 158cm (5ft 2in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance is also used by Hair and Beauty and McNeill Room customers using the designated bays.
  • During the Covid-19 Pandemic Block A Entrance is the main entrance for the whole college.
  • Students, Staff and Visitors are asked to exit via Block B Entrance.

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Lift (Far Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located along the corridor, by the link to Block B.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1-2-3-4.
• The lift is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Block A entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 99cm x 130cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 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 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 moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The area of level 4 accessed by this lift is the Cafe Zest kitchen, and is therefore used by cafe staff only.
  • The main area of the cafe is accessed from Block B.
  • This lift can also be used to access level 5 of Block B.

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Outside Access (Block B Main Entrance - Covid 19 Exit)

• 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.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 213cm (6ft 12in).

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• 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 163cm (5ft 4in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to level 2 of the building.

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Level Change (Block B Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located to the left of the main entrance.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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Lift (Block B Main Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you face the entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is 10m (32ft 10in) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 97cm x 140cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • This lift overcomes the steep slope and steps to access the main entrance from the designated bays and Market Street.
  • These can also be overcome using the drop off point next to the main entrance.

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Outside Access (Level 2 Entrance to Block C)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Block B atrium.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open (no doors).

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  • There is an identical entrance to Block C on level 3, shown in photograph 2.

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Level Change (Level 3 - Block B to Block C)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right as you exit the main lift.
• There is/are 11 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are 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.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.

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Lift (Level 3 - Block B to Block C)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located by the stairs, right as you exit the main lift.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 82cm x 140cm (2ft 8in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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  • There is a moderate ramp leading to this lift on the lower level.
  • This lift overcomes the steps, and gives access from the main part of level 3 to rooms C3-1 and C3-2 and the level 3 entrance from Block B.
  • This lift is also 12 metres from the level 3 entrance from Block B.

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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 varied.

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Other Floors (Stairs 8)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 2-3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • Stairs 8 are located in the centre of the block.
  • Stairs 6 and 7, located on the sides of the block, are similar to these.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the centre of the block.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 2-3.
• The lift is 28m (31yd) from level 2 entrance to Block C.
• 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 150cm x 130cm (4ft 11in x 4ft 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 controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 39m (42yd 1ft) from the level 2 entrance to Block C.
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 2, in the centre of the block.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 215cm (5ft x 7ft 1in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 64cm (2ft 1in).
  • 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.
  • 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 general domestic waste 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 not 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 91cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is an accessible toilet in the accessible changing room (shown in photograph 4), and also on level 3, which has the transfer space on the right.

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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 on level 2, in the centre of the building.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the levl 2 entrance to Block C.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are also standard toilets available on level 3.

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Accessible Changing Room

• There is an/are accessible changing room(s) available.
• The accessible changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on level 2, to the left past the lift.
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the the level 2 entrance to Block C.
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the brick workshop.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room(s) are 180cm x 400cm (5ft 11in x 13ft 1in).
• The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room(s) include; handrails, a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel in shower.
• Other fixtures/facilities available include; lockers.
• There is level access to the accessible changing room(s).

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the accessible changing room.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (19in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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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 not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.