Pipe Fabrication - Materials Handler

[PamL]

I am searching for classes. I have lots of hands on knowledge but I do lack the vocabulary to sound like I know what I am talking about. I am wanting to learn more about valve part compatibility and how to identify the different seats and coatings of those valve parts. I also want to learn more about cross referencing Specs like CSA vs ASME, what metals can handle what products of fluid, reading P&IDs better & navigation specs -the book that breaks down what is allowed on each line. Things like why is Cat 2 considered better than Cat 1, LCC vs LF2, all the lil things that I end up going to google to learn from when I feel like I need a text book to study from. lol I have been printing articles off the net and making my own binder to study, many links which I have gotten from people on this site
UGH, do I have to go to QC school?!! I think QC is too broad for what I am looking for but I am also thinking there's no trade for my type of parts job. I want to feel more confident in my job and getting legit education for my job will help me get a raise and an actual title instead of just 'laborer'. I also don't want to have to go to a big city shop to get educated, I want to support local shops that are not bought out, . . yet. Or maybe I have to go work for vendors to learn more

 

[IngeniousQuest]

To learn more about valve parts and related topics, try different ways of learning. Take classes or workshops about valves. You can also learn online with websites like LinkedIn, YouTube, Coursera or Udemy. Many handbooks and technical guides are available online and can be helpful too. Additionally, try to approach manufacturers and distributors to see if they offer courses that could be relevant to you, and try to attend them. Finally, learn from your job and ask experienced people for help.

 

[PamL]

At most shops that I have worked at I had no one to learn about valves from so I have been learning on my own online. I have emailed manufactures, they gave me charts of the break down of the FIG#s and that helped out sooo much. I never heard of Coursera or Udemy so I will definitely look those up. I am trying to find classes or work shops, but I never thought to ask if manufactures or venders had courses, I will definitely look into that further. I have pipe fitters hand books but never noticed ones of valves so I will go look for those too.
Thank you.