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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include 2 Beauty Salons and 2 Hair Salons.
• Related link Chippenham Campus.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/chippenham-campus

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• Comments View
  • The Aspire Hair and Beauty Salons are located with the Chippenham Campus building.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:15 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 07:15 - 21:30.
• Wednesday 07:15 - 17:00.
• Thursday 07:15 - 21:30.
• Friday 07:15 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

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

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
• There is/are 11 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 485cm x 595cm (15ft 11in x 19ft 6in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 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.
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located opposite the main entrance.
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  • The College uses Parking Eye to manage the car parks. There is a 15 minute waiting time for visitors. If a visitor plans to be longer than 15 minutes they must register their car at reception. Students and staff register their vehicles for daily use.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There is a very slight slope in front of the main entrance.
  • There is a dark mat at the entrance which might be perceived as a hole.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• There is a touch screen.
• The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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Reception (Hair and Beauty)

• Aspire Hair and Beauty is located to the left as you enter the Chippenham Campus main entrance.
• The desk is 44m (48yd 4in) from the Chippenham Campus main entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is 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 medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written 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 high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
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  • When you enter via the Chippenham Campus main entrance turn left.
  • On the left you will pass one of the hair salons (B001).
  • At the end of the corridor turn left.
  • You will pass through a set of heavy, double doors that open away from you (push) and have an opening width of 180cm.
  • The Hair and Beauty Salon reception desk is along the corridor to the right.

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Beauty Salon Room B009

• Classroom B009 is located off the main corridor by the beauty salon reception desk.
• Access into the room is via a single door.
• The door opens away from you (push), is heavy and has an opening width of 90cm.
• There are 10 treatment beds in the classroom.
• The treatment beds are height adjustable and are 180cm in length.
• There is a sink for each treatment bed. The sink has lever mixer taps and is at a height of 82cm.
• There are height adjustable chairs for each treatment bed.
• There is adequate space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the room.
• Lighting levels in the room are good.
• The surface of the floor is non-slip vinyl.

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Beauty Salon Room B010

• Classroom B010 is located of the main corridor by the beauty salon reception.
• Access into the room is via a single door.
• The door opens away from you (push), is heavy and has an opening width of 90cm.
• There are 12 treatment beds in the classroom.
• The treatment beds are height adjustable and are 180cm in length.
• There is a sink for each treatment bed. The sink has level mixer taps and is at a height of 82cm.
• There are height adjustable chairs for each treatment bed.
• There are work stations to the left as you enter.
• The height of the work stations is 76cm.
• There is a height adjustable chair at the work station.
• There is adequate space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the room.
• Lighting levels in the room are good.
• The surface of the floor is non-slip vinyl.

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Entrance (Hair Saloon Room B001)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the Chippenham College main entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Hair Salon Room B001

• Access to the hair salon room B001 is opposite the beauty salon reception, off the main corridor.
• There is also an entrance to the front of the classroom in the college lobby area which is used by customers.
• Access for students is via a single door.
• The door opens away from you (push), is heavy and has an opening width of 90cm.
• There are 12 single work stations around the perimeter of the room.
• There are 6 double work stations in the middle of the room.
• The height of the work stations are 86cm.
• There are height adjustable chairs with armrests at each of the work stations.
• At the rear of the salon are 4 fixed hair wash basins.
• The basins have a chair with armrests in front.
• The room has good lighting.
• The floor surface is non-slip vinyl.
• There is adequate space for wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

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Hair Salon Room B002

• Room B002 is opposite the beauty salon reception, off the main corridor.
• Access into the room is via a single door.
• The door opens away from you (push), is heavy and has an opening width of 90cm.
• There are 12 single work stations around the perimeter of the room.
• There are 6 double work stations to the middle of the room.
• The height of the work stations is 86cm.
• There are height adjustable chairs with armrest at the work stations.
• To the left when you enter are 4 fixed wash basins. 3 have a seat with armrest to the front.
• There is a sink without a chair, that a wheelchair can be placed in front of.
• The room has good lighting.
• The floor surface is non-slip vinyl.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor 1 - Right Hand Transfer)

• 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 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance to Chippenham campus.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the main entrance, next to the lifts.
  • 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 285cm x 285cm (9ft 4in x 9ft 4in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 220cm (7ft 3in).
  • 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 general domestic 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 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 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 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 119cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Level Change (Ground Floor Corridor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on ground floor of the C wing.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor 2 - Right Hand Transfer)

• 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 35m (38yd 10in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the corridor to the right as you exit the lift on the first 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 outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 195cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 5in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 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 general domestic 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 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 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 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 visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located near to the first floor lifts.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the the first floor lifts.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff do not receive Deaf Awareness training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.