Oval Campus
Wirral Metropolitan College, Old Chester Road, Bebington CH63 7LH
0151 643 8180
Guide Last Updated: 29/06/2017
Access Guide
Services / facilities within the building include Learning Resources, Armed Forces Pre Uniform and a fitness suite.
Monday 08:00 - 17:30.
Tuesday 08:00 - 21:00.
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:30.
Thursday 08:00 - 21:00.
Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.
The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is located to the front of the venue.
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 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
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 not a designated drop off point.
The nearest unmarked parking space is 43m to the main entrance.
This information is for the entrance located the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
The door(s) is / are double.
The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).
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).
The second set of doors are 4m to the right beyond the 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 easy.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The lighting levels are bright.
The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
The desk/counter is staffed.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
There is level access to the service(s).
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
The fitness suite is located to the right of reception.
The fitness suite is 27m (29yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
There are doors into the fitness suite.
The doors open away from you (push).
The doors are heavy.
The opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.
Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
Training provided is Wirral Borough Council.
A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
This accessible toilet is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
There is level access to this accessible toilet.
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from staff on reception.
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 is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 261cm (6ft 11in x 8ft 7in).
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 160cm (5ft 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 female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
There is a/are coat hook(s).
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
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 49cm (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 wash basin.
The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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 good.
The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The lighting levels are bright.
Accessible shower facilities are available.
The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible toilet.
The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located next to the standard toilets.
The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Fitness suite.
There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
Shower facilities are available.
The shower(s) surveyed is/are located next to the standard toilets.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
The last cubicle in the standard showers has wall mounted grab rails and a larger door that opens outwards.
Standard toilet facilities are available.
There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the standard changing room.
The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
Lighting levels are bright.
The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the standard changing rooms.
The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
Lighting levels are bright.
There are ambulant cubicles in the standard toilets with horizontal wall mounted grab rails.
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents can be requested 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.