hotpoint TS12P not heating?

hi my tumble dryer is not blowing out heat, i have cleared the filters, checked everything and i have a feeling it is the heating element that has gone, my problem is this, i wouldnt know what an element looked like if it sat in my lap, so where is it located and is it dangerous to fiddle with these things or should i just ditch the tumble and buy a new one?

thanks for any help on this