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Disabled Access Guide for Employment Skills Centre
North Nottinghamshire College
Carlton Road
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S81 7HP
Tel: 01909 504 504
Fax: 01909 504 505
Email: webcontact@nnc.ac.uk
Web: http://www.nnc.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include Training Services - Work Based Learning and Apprenticeships.
The Employment Skills Centre is located on the first floor of Block E.
Opening Times (Term Time)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening Times (Holiday Time)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Worksop.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Worksop.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is outside B Block.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 4.5m (13ft 1in x 14ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the E Block main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 50m (55yd) from the E Block 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 uneven surfaces.
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.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (E Block Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
Level Change (E Block Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right of the building.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 142cm (4ft 7in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at the front of the building.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The scooter can be used in accessible areas of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
There is access to the corridor via a set of double doors which are heavy, 140cm wide and open towards you. This corridor connects the Employment Services building to 'B' Block.
Other Floors (Authorised Access Only)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located straight ahead, through double doors, on your left.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 10m (11yd) from the entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.04m x 1.49m (3ft 4in x 4ft 10in).
The clear door width is 89cm.
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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There is a slight threshold at the door of the lift.
The button inside the lift must be pressed continuously in order to operate it.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 20m (22yd) from the Block E main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, straight ahead as you enter the building, through 2 sets of double doors and round the corner on your right.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 195cm (6ft 6in x 6ft 4in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
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 6in).
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.
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 111cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a similar adapted toilet on the first floor. The lateral transfer space is on the same side.
Accessible Shower
Accessible shower facilities are available.
The showers are located n the first floor adapted toilet.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located to your right as you enter the building.
The female and male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the Block E main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
These details are for the standard female toilets. The standard male toilets are in the same location and similar in their layout.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
