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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a training workshop, classrooms, computer rooms, meeting rooms, offices and a café.
• AMRC Training Centre - AMRC Cafe link (new tab) - click here.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Team Room 1 - A24 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Team Room 2 - A25 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Classroom 1 - C02 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Classroom 5 - C25 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Classroom 6 - C30 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Classroom 7 - C31 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Classroom 10 - D02 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Classroom 11 - D16 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Classroom 12 - C17 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Classroom 14 - D26 please click here (new tab).
• Computer Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Classrooms 2 & 3 - C15 & C16 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Classrooms 8 - C34 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Classrooms 9 - C35 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Classrooms 17 - D36 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Classrooms 18 - D37 please click here (new tab).

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Classroom 15 - D31 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for Classroom 16 - D32 please click here (new tab).

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre is located to the east of Sheffield, off the A630 at Catcliffe.
    The AMRC is accessed via the M1 Junction 33 and is clearly signposted.
  • There is limited on site parking throughout the AMRC site, and on street parking is also available on the surrounding roads.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is the Poplar Way bus stop on Highfield Spring. For information on how to get to the bus stop from the AMRC please see the Route from the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre to the nearest Bus Stop guide.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Rotherham Central, 4.1 miles from the AMRC. There is step free access at the station via lift. Direct buses are available from the station to the AMRC.
• By Tram View
  • There are no tram stops near to the AMRC.
• Useful Links View
  • For bus timetables and journey planner information in South Yorkshire.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For train times and ticket information to Rotherham Central Station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Route from the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre to the nearest Bus Stop AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability and Dyslexia Support Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 222 1303.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Deaf Messaging Service please click here (opens new tab).
• This service provides a text alert from the University fire alarm system. Building codes for the system can be found at the web address provided.
• To see more information on Student Services Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 222 1299.
• To see more information on Applicant Information Desk please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 222 8030.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0114 222 4488.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 301cm x 402cm (9ft 11in x 13ft 2in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
• Comments View
  • There is also a manual revolving door to the left of the automatic door at this entrance.
  • The revolving door does not require a UCard to access.
  • The height of the push pad to exit is 100cm.
  • This entrance gives direct access to the upper ground floor.

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Reception

• Reception is located on the left as you enter the building via the main entrance.
• The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.

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• Comments View
  • There is seating in the reception area.
  • The seating is a mixture of sofas and armchairs.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 141cm (4ft 8in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is/are 6 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the training workshop on the lower ground floor.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is an enclosed platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • This level change is shown in photograph 1.
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does play background music.
  • Music is played in the reception and café areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, UG, 1, 2.
  • The stairs are located at the rear left of the entrance foyer as you enter the building via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 14m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are similar stairs in the entrance foyer giving access to the lower and upper ground floor, without doors to access the stairwell (shown in photographs 5 and 6). There are similar stairs at the left hand side of the building (shown in photographs 7 and 8). The lighting in the stairwell at the left hand side of the building has a yellow tone due to the cladding on the building.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the entrance foyer as you enter, beyond the reception desk.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, UG, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 135cm (4ft 11in x 4ft 5in).
• 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 a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 identical lifts in this location.
  • The lift surveyed was the right hand lift.

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Lift (Training Workshop Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the lower ground floor, at the entrance to the training workshop.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 250kg.
• The lift is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main lifts.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 102cm (3ft 4in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 98cm x 103cm (3ft 3in x 3ft 5in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • The training workshop is in a corridor which can only be accessed by authorised Ucard.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located along the corridor to the left on the upper ground, first, and second floors, and along the corridor to the right on the lower ground floor.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on all floors, along the main corridor to the left.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Upper Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, along the area to the left of the entrance foyer.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 220cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 87cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • There are also identical toilets in the same location on the first floor (shown in photographs 3 and 4) and second floor (shown in photographs 5 and 6).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Lower Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor, along the corridor to the right as you exit the main lifts.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main lifts.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 224cm x 251cm (7ft 4in x 8ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 172cm (5ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 87cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is good.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the upper ground floor, to the left of the entrance foyer as you enter via the main entrance, beyond the lifts.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the male toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 77cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the lower ground floor.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lifts.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the training workshop lift.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • The showers in the changing rooms have level access and contain a cubicle with grab rails fitted.
  • The female changing rooms are 12m from the lift, and 23m from the training workshop lift.