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COVID-19 Information (City College Plymouth)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include PL1 Deli Cafe and Restaurant, training kitchens and teaching rooms.

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• Comments View
  • The PL1 Deli Cafe and Brasserie are open to the public and are staffed by Catering and Hospitality students.

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Location

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

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Site/Campus Car Park (Rear Visitors Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the STEM Centre.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are STEM Centre & PL1 and The Hospitality Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 365cm x 445cm (11ft 12in x 14ft 7in).
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located at the rear of the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment can be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access to the car park from the STEM Centre.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the STEM Centre.
  • The nearest designated bay is 53m (57yd 2ft) from the STEM Centre rear entrance.
• Comments View
  • Parking charges only apply during term time.
  • Parking is free out of term time.
  • Payment by phone can be made viahttps://www.paybyphone.co.uk/.

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Parking (Side & Rear Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is to the side and rear of the building.
  • 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 480cm x 600cm (15ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the accessible entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 13m (14yd 8in) from the accessible 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.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The second designated Blue Badge parking space is 470cm x 460cm.

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Outside Access (Main 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 automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 126cm (4ft 2in) wide.
• Comments View
  • This is the entrance customers use to access the Deli Cafe and the Brasserie and Restaurant.

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Level Change (Main 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 slight.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 117cm (3ft 10in) wide.
• Comments View
  • The push pad is at a height of 96cm both outside and inside.
  • This entrance gives access to the training kitchens on the ground floor, and the lift to the other floors.

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Level Change (Accessible 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 slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 117cm (3ft 10in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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• Comments View
  • Portable hearing loops are available if requested in advance.
  • There is level access and spaces for wheelchair users at front of Demonstration Kitchen on the first floor (shown in photographs 2-4).

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Eating and Drinking (Restaurant and Brasserie)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 49cm (1ft 7in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are available in Braille.
• Menus are available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are not clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is a la carte.

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Eating and Drinking (Deli Cafe)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Full table service is not available.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are available in Braille.
• Menus are available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are not clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is light snacks.

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• Opening Times View
  • Monday Closed.
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00.
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00.
  • Thursday 10:00 - 13:00.
  • Friday 10:00 - 13:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-M1-1-M2-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 1 and 2 show the stairs which are accessed through the accessible entrance. These have handrails on both sides, but do not access the mezzanine levels.
  • Photographs 3 and 4 show the stairs that are accessed through the main entrance and are located on the right as you enter. These have a handrail on the left hand side going up only.

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Lift (Main)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 165cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 5in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is low.

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• Comments View
  • To access this lift, please call Estates on 01752 305 310, or Site Services on 07770 597 359.

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Lift (Mezzanine)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the first floor.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are M1-1-M2.
• The lift is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 130cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 3in).
• 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 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 bright.

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Art Room

• The Art Room is located on the second floor corridor.
• There is step free access to the Art Room via the lift.
• There are double doors into the Art Room with one door locked at the time of surveying.
• The door width with one door locked is 70cm.
• The door width with both doors open is 140cm.
• There is step free access throughout the Art Room.

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Accessible Toilet (Customers)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right on entering the building.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 160cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 3in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located in the customer accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Accessible Toilet (Student Facilities)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the second floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 248cm (6ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
  • 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • 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.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • 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 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Customers)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the right after you enter the building.
  • The female and male toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Student Facilities)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located on the first floor.
  • The female toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located on the second floor.
  • The male toilets are 3m (3yd 10in) from the main lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The photograph shows the standard female toilet.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.

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• Comments View
  • There are refuge points by the lifts and stairs on all floors.
  • There is a toilet area for assistance dogs, to the side of the building near the PL1 and Hospitality Building.