Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a Motor Vehicle Workshop, Mechanical and Engineering Workshops, Bricklaying Workshops, Carpentry Workshops, Woodwork Workshops, and Plumbing and Heating Workshops.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Times
- Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 290cm x 575cm (9ft 6in x 18ft 10in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) 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 a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Level Change (Approach to Main Entrances)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located at the front of the building, to the left of the steps.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 126cm (4ft 2in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the front of the building.
- There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
- The lift does bypass the ramp/slope.
Lift (Approach to Main Entrances - Platform Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the stairs.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 97cm x 145cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 9in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
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Comments
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- At the time of survey (April 2023), the platform lift was awaiting the installation of some barriers.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located before the entrance.
- There is/are 11 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Comments
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- There is an additional 9cm step in front of the entrance.
- There is a touchscreen for signing-in at this entrance.
- The touchscreen is 116cm high.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilets are in the main college building.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the main corridor to the left of the main entrance.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the main corridor to the right of the main entrance.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located in the areas surrounding the venue.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level 2.