Access Guide
Apprenticeship Centre
Peterborough Regional College
Park Crescent
Peterborough
Cambs
PE1 4DZ
Tel: 0845 872 8722
Fax: 01733 767986
Email: info@peterborough.ac.uk
Web: http://www.peterborough.ac.uk
Opening Times
| 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 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Peterborough.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Peterborough.
The Apprenticeship Centre is located on the ground floor of the main building.
Parking (Main Entrance)
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.1m x 5m (10ft 2in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 22m (24yd) 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/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located to the left of the main entrance as you face it..
This parking area is located directly outside the main building's main entrance.
The standard bays here are for college visitors only.
Outside Access (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 165cm (5ft 4in) wide.
The automatic doors slide open.
There are access control gates, 90 and 83 cm wide, at the entrances to the corridors either side of the main reception. These require an electronic swipe card to access.
Cards are provided by reception and users with mobility impairments can have their card modified for slower access and egress as required.
No Level Access (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Apprenticeship Centre Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
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 bright.
Adapted Toilet (Learner Support Services - Student Toilets)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 70m (76yd) from the Eastfield Roadentrance.
The adapted toilet is located next to the entrance to Learner Support Services.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 430cm x 221cm (14ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted 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 adapted 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 is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
Learner Support Services is located on the ground floor of the main building, in the corridor leading from the Eastfield Road Entrance.
The adapted toilet detailed here is also a Changing Places toilet, with an electric hoist, height adjustable bed and shower available.
There is an easy ramp leading into the adapted toilet, and there is an automatic door which is push pad operated.
The standard female toilets also contains an adapted cubicle, with a functional emergency alarm and a lateral transfer space on the right as you face the toilet.
Standard Toilet (Learner Support Services - Student Toilets)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located next to the Prayer Room.
The female toilets are 64m (70yd) from the Eastfield Road entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the corridor leading up from Eastfield Road.
The male toilets are 34m (37yd) from the Eastfield Road entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
The Prayer and Contemplation Room is located on the ground floor of the main building, in the corridor on the opposite side of the courtyard to the main entrance.
The standard female toilets also contains an adapted cubicle, with a functional emergency alarm and a lateral transfer space on the right as you face the toilet.
Adapted Toilet (Learner Support Services - Staff Toilets)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is located within the standard staff male toilets.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 173cm x 216cm (5ft 8in x 7ft 1in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
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 is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Café Direct is located on the ground floor of the main building, along the corridor which leads from the Eastfield Road entrance.
Standard Toilet (Learner Support Services - Staff Toilets)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the corridor leading from Eastfield Road.
The female toilets are 42m (46yd) from the Eastfield Road entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located just past Cafe Direct.
The male toilets are 70m (76yd) from the Eastfield Road entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Café Direct is located on the ground floor of the main building, along the corridor which leads from the Eastfield Road entrance.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
