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Overview

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• About View
  • The Trafford college is a large building with 2 floors.
  • There is 1 main lift used for everyone, and there are 4 sets of stairs.
  • The floors are signed as Ground and First Floor.
  • View information on Trafford College.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Manchester United Football Ground.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free.
• There is one entrance to the building. The entrance provides automatic sliding double doors.
• The entrance to the building is signed Stretford Campus.
• The entrance provides step-free access via a slight ramp to the reception area.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access via lift throughout the building.
• On the ground floor there is stepped access to the Electrical Installation area, ESOL, employability and community area, ACS Centre and AM2 Centre.
• Alternatively there is a platform lift to overcome the steps for access to the Electrical Installation area, ESOL, employability and community area, ACS Centre and AM2 Centre.
• Floor surfaces along the circulation are hard and smooth with some having a shiny finish.
• There are no resting areas along the circulation.
• Wayfinding signage can be found overhead or on the walls throughout the circulation.
• There are manual doors along the circulation with some being permanently held open.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and first floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the right, next to the restaurant area..

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front and around the side of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 400cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The width of the marked zone is 90cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 120cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Courtyard)

• This entrance is located just beyond the main entrance to the right.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 180cm.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 180cm.
• The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going down.
• The ramp bypasses the step.
• There are 3 steps with no handrails.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

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Outdoor Spaces (Courtyard)

• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac and grass.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: just beyond the entrance area.
• The following areas have stepped access: just beyond the entrance area.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Reception

• The reception is located just beyond the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has windows.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 110cm to 140cm from the floor.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
• There are security barriers which are operated by key card.
• The standard security barrier width is 59cm. The wider security barrier width is 87cm. The key card reader height is 103cm from the floor.

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Lift (Stair Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located on the far right side of the building.
• This lift is a stair lift.
• The distance from the main entrance is 80m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground and lower ground floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• The lift door opening width is 86cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 86cm (width) x 122cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is an identical stair lift on the left side of the building.

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Lift (Disabled Access)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left at the end of the corridor, beyond the barriers.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the main entrance is 27m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• G, UG, 1 and U1 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 140cm (width) x 110cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Standard)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right of the building just past the restaurant area.
• The distance from the main entrance is 37m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• The ground and first floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 140cm (width) x 135cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Main)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left as you pass through the security barriers in the centre of the building.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 18 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are manual double doors to enter the first floor. These doors are 200cm wide.

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Stairs (Side)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the building.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 20cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are similar stairs in each corner of the building.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor to the left of the building.
  • The distance from the lift is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 115cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 80cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 77cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor to the right just past the restaurant area.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 135cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 76cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.