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Introduction

• Related link Main Building.
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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Merthyr Tydfil College is located in the western central area of Merthyr Tydfil.
    This area is easily accessible from the M4/ Cardiff and is approximately 20 miles north on the A470 (Junction 32 of the M4).
    The College itself being approximately 1 mile from the A470 via the A4102 and A4054.
  • Due to limited space the College can only provide parking for staff. There is, however a large public car park directly across the road from the college with Blue Badge bays available.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is on College Boulevard directly outside the college. This bus stop is approximately 120m from the main entrance and is served by routes 1, 3, 9, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 33, 35, 38, 78, 79, 81 and 172.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is the Merthyr Tydfil Station and is approximately a 500m walk from the College. This station is served by the Arriva Trains Wales line.
• Useful Links View
  • Merthyr Tydfil Council website for information on parking charges, car park locations and availability of Blue Badge Bays.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on bus time tables, services and ticketing.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on train time tables, tickets and routes.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01685 726 006.
• The Student Support Reception is located on the ground floor of the Main Building in the Atrium.
• To see more information on Admissions Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0800 169 3825.
• Email: [email protected].

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Opening Times (Refectory)

• Monday 08:30 - 14:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 14:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 14:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 14:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 14:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Building Parking (Staff Parking and College Car Park)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • The car park is located to the right of the campus.
  • 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 350cm x 600cm (11ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 100m (109yd 1ft) 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is College Car Park.
  • The car park is located in front of the main building.
  • There are two public car parks at the front of the building and to the left hand side of the main building. The public car park is paid parking. Clearly marked and signposted bays are available within both car parks. The nearest Blue Badge bay is approximately 35m from the main entrance. The public car park is called College Car Park.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located to the left of the main building.

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Building Parking (Rear Building)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • The car park is located to the rear 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 not available.
  • 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 have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Comments View
  • Permission to use this car park may be given on request to people with mobility impairments as it is significantly closer than the main staff car park.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in front of the entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 123cm (4ft).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (by revolving).
  • The width of the door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • after the first set of doors there is a single manual door with an opening width of 94cm to the left hand side which by passes the rotating doors. The requires a key card for access. The key car reader is at a height of 112cm.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• Comments View
  • Out of hours a key card may be needed, the reader is at a height of 120cm.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The stairs are located ahead and left as you enter the building via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • There are speed control gates at the top of the stairs leading from floor 1 to floor 2, as shown in the photographs. These are not activated and are 55cm wide.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead and to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 152cm x 140cm (4ft 12in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 a hearing enhancement system.
• 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • There are 3 similar lifts next to each other.
• Comments View
  • There are 3 similar lifts next to each other.

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Outside Access (Refectory Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main building on the first floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the refectory.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the refectory entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the Refectory entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located just past the seating area on the left.
  • 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 by sliding.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 240cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 10in).
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 and open waste paper bin 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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • 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 98cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour 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.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located just past the seating area on the left.
  • There is a male standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 15m from the Refectory Entrance.
  • There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.