ABE Task 5.1.C

Operation and repair of valves

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 18-14 Task 5.1.C , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Contribute to the operation of equipment and machinery

ABE-A8.1 Safe operation of equipment, including:

.1 valves and pumps

Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel or in a laboratory or workshop, given various valves,

the candidate assists an engineer with the operation and repair of valves in accordance with good engineering principles.


The candidate disassembles, inspects, and reassembles a globe valve, a gate valve, and a check valve and makes repairs to them as necessary.