50-435-725Valves, Packings, and Gaskets for Industrial Pipefitter Apprentices
Course Information
Description
Course includes an examination of the various types of valves and their applications in industrial plant processes.  Apprentices will also compare gasket types, materials and their applications.  Valve packings will be compared and procedures for repacking valves examined.  Apprentices will build skills installing and repairing valves.
Total Credits
0.25
Course Competencies
  1. Examine piping system valve types and their applications in an industrial setting.
    Assessment Strategies
    Valve, Packings, and Gaskets Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates valve types to their recommended application

  2. Compare types of packings and gasket materials, and their applications.
    Assessment Strategies
    Valves, Packings, and Gaskets Worksheet
    Criteria
    apprentice uses terms accurately
    apprentice applies concepts correctly
    apprentice references resources
    apprentice completes worksheet on time
    apprentice submits worksheet to the instructor for review and approval
    worksheet is complete
    worksheet is accurate
    worksheet is grammatically correct and error free
    answers are clear and concise
    worksheet answers are neat and readable
    apprentice relates packings and gaskets to their recommended applications

  3. Demonstrate the ability to repair and install valves.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you select the correct [TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, INSTRUMENTS, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES]
    you perform all critical steps in the right order
    you position yourself correctly
    you employ [NAME OF SPECIFIC PROTOCOL, TECHNIQUE, METHODOLOGY, PROCESS]
    you wear personal protective equipment
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
    apprentice explains procedures for repacking a valve
    apprentice lists the installation procedures for valves with threading ends
    apprentice lists the installation procedures for butt-welded and socket-welded valves
    apprentice lists the installation procedures for flanged end valves
    apprentice disassembles, repairs, and reassembles a gate valve according to procedures