Overview

The Open Access Centres are computer centres where you can use the college's IT facilities to get on with your course work when you are not in class. The Blossomfield Open Access Centre is located on the third floor in room C3. At Woodlands, the Open Access Centre is located together with the library in the LRC on the second floor.

Facilities may vary between Open Access Centres. Overall, they include networked computers, black and white laser printers, colour printers and scanners, together with access to professional quality programs, Internet access, self-training programs and a wealth of other learning materials on the College's network.

The Blossomfield Open Access Centre includes a Quiet Zone where there is a no talking rule. Just ask at the desk when you book in.

When you come into an Open Access Centre, you must first present your ID card to the member of staff on duty so that a computer workstation can be allocated to you.

Sometimes, equipment may be reserved for particular users or purposes.

When you are using our IT facilities you can only use them for college work, not for personal or recreational purposes. This is explained fully in the College's Acceptable Use Policy.

Student Computer Acceptable Use Policy (PDF)

Staff Computer & Telephone Acceptable Use Policy (PDF)

At any time, an Open Access Centre may have up to 100 students from a wide range of courses, all with different tasks to complete. Centres can only operate successfully when each individual cooperates with staff and respects the needs of others for a quiet, safe workplace. Please read our Rules & Regulations page for more information.

If your work in a Centre is disrupted by another user, please inform the member of staff in charge.