Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; teaching rooms.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The campus is located to the south of Chippenham and can be accessed from the north and south via the A350.
- There is a free car park on site for staff, students and visitors.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- There is one bus stop on site, served by the X83.
- For more information on bus timetables and ticket information please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Chippenham .
- Chippenham is 3.4 miles from the campus, served by Great Western Railway.
- For more information on tickets and travel information please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- For more information on travelling to the campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Learning Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: info@?wiltshire.?ac.?uk.
- To see more information on Campus Parking please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: info@?wiltshire.?ac.?uk.
- To see more information on Lackham Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01249 466 876.
- Email: AccommodationLA@?wiltshire.?ac.?uk.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by visitors.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the right 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 2 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 254cm x 477cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The marked zone is 120cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main 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.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Lackham College.
- The car park is located at the centre of the college.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Lackham College)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the centre of the college.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are C1 and B1.
- 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) markings are faded.
- There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 248cm x 480cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zone is 129cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the B1 entrance.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'A1 Argi-Tech & Science Centre'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 87cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 87cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the right as you enter.
- The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 110cm .
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 07/09/2021.
- The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
- There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is bench seating only.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, tiles and vinyl.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is bench seating at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does play background music in communal areas.
- Music is played in the reception area.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the left as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Lift
- The lift is located to the left as you enter.
- The lift was out of use at the time of the survey.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) 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 light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm.
- 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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 173cm x 206cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 106cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 the right.
- There is not 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 not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- 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 111cm (3ft 8in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
- 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 light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm.
- 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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 136cm x 204cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm.
- 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 the right.
- There is not 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 not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 110cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- 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 not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is no soap available.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The shared toilet is located on the ground floor, at the rear of the building.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m 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.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.