Valve Technology I and II, Guideline 143, Rev. 2026
Gain practical knowledge of valve operation and maintenance in the process and offshore industries. This competency-based course, delivered in accordance with Offshore Norge Guideline 143 – Valve Technology, covers valve construction and operating principles, safe valve operation and barrier establishment, and essential maintenance activities such as cleaning, lubrication, and leak testing. The course is based on the training curriculum defined in Offshore Norge Guideline 143 – Valve Technology (2026 revision).
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Contact usThe course runs for 37.5 hours and provides a fundamental introduction to the various types of valves used in the process and offshore industries. The course covers the design and operation of different valve types, introduces safe valve operation, potential sources of leakage, and maintenance of the most commonly used valves. The course is valid for 5 years. A refresher course can be taken within 6 months after the 5-year validity period. Personnel who do not complete the refresher course within 6 months after the 5-year period must retake the full course.
Accommodation
KRM normally arranges accommodation from the first to the last day of the course. If you need to change hotel arrangements, please contact KRM at krm@krm.no. Read more about the course and accommodation at www.krm
Technical Information
A Valve Technology Handbook and exercise workbook will be provided during the course. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) and workwear are available.
The goal
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe and explain the function and operating principles of various valve types
- Safely operate the most commonly used valves • assess whether a valve is functioning as intended within a process system
- Perform functional testing and leak testing of valves and carry out basic corrective actions when faults are identified
- Perform basic field maintenance, including lubrication and tightening of stem seals
- Remove and reinstall valves in piping systems and understand the importance of correct installation practices
The target group
The valve course is intended for: operations personnel, maintenance personnel, engineers, mechanical technicians, industrial pipefitters, process technicians, instrument and automation technicians, project personnel, supervisors and managers responsible for the selection, sales, handling, maintenance, and operation of valves within the oil and gas industry.
The topics covered
The course combines theoretical instruction with practical exercises covering the following topics:
- Basic valve theory, including factors affecting valve performance and service life
- Plugs and valves
- Valve types, construction, and operating principles: Gate valves, Seat valves, Plug valves, Ball valves, Butterfly valves, Control valves, Safety valves, Check valves
- Operation of valves in pressurized systems: Gate valves, Seat valves, Ball valves, Butterfly valves, Plug valves
- Valve types used as barrier valves: Gate valves, Ball valves, Butterfly valves
- Inspection and visual examination of valves: operation and functionality, suitability, common failure mechanisms, weeping, sweating, and leakage
- Troubleshooting valve leakage
- Cleaning and lubrication of various valve types
- Valve stem leakage
- Leak testing following maintenance activities
- Preventive maintenance: lubrication of valves, actuators, and gear operators, valve preservation and protection
Approximately half of the course duration is devoted to practical exercises carried out in small groups under instructor supervision in the valve laboratory.
The course concludes with a written examination and practical group assignments that document the competence achieved.
References
The course covers the competency requirements for personnel who will operate and perform maintenance on valves in accordance with Offshore Norway guideline 143, revised in summer 2026.
The training is adapted to the equipment used and complies with the requirements of the Norwegian Regulations concerning the Performance of Work, Sections 10-1 and 10-2, including associated guidance notes.
The course certificate is valid for five (5) years. A refresher course may be completed within six months after the five-year validity period has expired. Personnel who do not complete a refresher course within six months after the expiry date must attend the full course again.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge or experience is required.
Course provider
KRM is the country’s leading course provider in the operation and maintenance of rotating machinery and hydraulic equipment. Most of our course participants are from Norway, but we also deliver a number of courses in English and have, over the years, welcomed participants from China, Singapore, India, Germany, the USA, and the United Kingdom.
Our customers come from both onshore industry and the offshore sector, ranging from large corporations to small businesses within power generation, manufacturing, mining, workshops, forestry, the food industry, aquaculture, shipping and ferry companies. Within the offshore sector, all operator companies and drilling companies are part of our customer base.
Technical information
Course manual
No, a course manual is not included for this course.
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