Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Valve Repair and Maintenance

This program is delivered only through Kenai Peninsula College. 

The Occupation Endorsement Certificate in Valve Repair and Maintenance prepares students for work as an entry-level valve technician.

Admission Requirements

Graduation Requirements

PETR A130Remotely Actuated Valves 14
PETR A131Mechanically Actuated Valves 22
PETR A155Process Industry Basics 33
PRT A140Industrial Process Instrumentation I3
Total12
1

PETR A130 presented "online" but includes five on-site 8-hour hands-on sessions of practical instruction.

2

PETR A131 presented "online" but includes two on-site 8-hour hands-on sessions of practical instruction.

3

PETR A155 presented "online" but includes four on-site 8-hour hands-on sessions of practical instruction.

A minimum of 12 credits is required for the certificate.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with an Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Valve Installation and Maintenance will be able to:       

  • Describe general troubleshooting techniques and repair procedures for remotely actuated valves.
  • Describe general troubleshooting techniques and repair procedures for mechanically actuated valves.
  • Describe alignment techniques for remotely actuated valves.
  • Describe negative feedback control of a remotely actuated valve in a closed loop control system.
  • Identify various hand tools and their safe use in valve maintenance and repair procedures.