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Opening Times (Opening Times)

Monday 07:00 - 20:30.
Tuesday 07:30 - 20:30.
Wednesday 07:30 - 20:30.
Thursday 07:30 - 20:30.
Friday 07:30 - 20:30.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Belvedere.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline station is Belvedere.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Comments View
- The Carpentry and Joinery department is located in Block B.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 600cm x 240cm (19ft 8in x 7ft 10in).
The nearest designated bay is 80m (87yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Comments View
- The details here are for the 2 designated bays and 3 standard bays outside Block D.
- The main car park is located further down the hill, outside Block A. It is accessed by a steep slope or 15+ medium, well-marked steps with a handrail on the right hand side going up.
- The car park is for staff only. Students must use on street parking.

Outside Access (Block B Entrance)

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) towards you (pull).
The door(s) is / are double.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in).

Level Change (Block B Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Inside Access

There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.

Comments View
- The pictures show the entrance area, where the toilets are located, and the workshop.

Level Change (Inside Access)

There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located linking the entrance foyer with the lower workshop.
There is / are 12 step(s) to the area / service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.

Comments View
- These steps lead between the two levels of the workshop.
- From the lower level there are further steps up to staff offices.
- There are also other raised areas on the upper level.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right after the main entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from staff.
- 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 is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 200cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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 good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Comments View
- The accessible toilet is also used by all female staff and students.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right after the block entrance.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.