Understanding valves

Most courses are classroom based but some, including the ‘Joint Integrity Masterclass’ include factory visits.

All courses include demonstrations on sample valves and/or actuators.

Jimmy Phillips of BVAA said that the training has been benefiting those who work for valve specialist companies and those who work with valves only occasionally for years.

“We get a broad spectrum of professionals on our courses, from those who have been working with valves for a matter of days, to those with years of experience – but almost all go away happy and having learned lots,” Phillips said.

“The secret is finding the right trainers, we only employ those who have the technical knowledge and have worked in industry”

Upcoming BVAA course include:

16/06/2014         Introduction to Valves

17/06/2014         Introduction to Valve Actuators

18/06/2014         Control Valves

19/06/2014         Safety Valves

20/06/2014         Safety Integrity Levels (SILs)

23/06/2014         Valve Metallurgy for non-Metallurgist

24/06/2014         Combating Corrosion

25/06/2014         Casting Processes

26/06/2014         Diaphragm Valves Masterclass

27/06/2014         PED & ATEX Directives

For more information on these courses or to book a place visit: http://www.bvaa.org.uk/training_courses.asp