Advanced Valves - Design, Manufacture, Test, Commission & Service
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| Course Date: | Monday 12th October 2026 |
| Location: | Banbury |
| Programme: | 2 day duration Banbury - 12.00 noon start on the first day and finish 2.30pm on the second day |
| Price: | £780 + vat (per person) |
| BVAA Member Price: | £520 + vat (per person) |
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2-day course building on existing basic technical knowledge of valves, and providing time for discussion and clarification of specific valve issues. It will focus on basic standards, pressure envelope design, materials and corrosion, testing, installation and repair.
Course Objectives
- Introduce basic design principles and important standards.
- Broaden knowledge of valve pressure envelope design, seal technology and operation.
- Gain an understanding of corrosion mechanisms and the selection of valve materials.
- Highlight end user best practice in inspection and testing, installation and service and repair of industrial valves.
Who Should Attend
This course is aimed at individuals who already have a basic technical knowledge of valves and would like to broaden their knowledge with a greater understanding of valve technology, from specification and design, through to operation and servicing.
Course Presenter
Course presenter Peter Dix is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. He has over thirty years’ experience in the valve industry, working as a Technical Director and General Manager for some of the industry’s biggest companies including IMI, Dresser, Tyco, Alco and Kent Introl. He is currently working as a consultant to the valve industry, and as BVAA’s principal technical consultant and leading lecturer.
| Address: | British Valve & Actuator Association 1A Banbury Office Village Noral Way Banbury OX16 2SB United Kingdom |
| Telephone: | 01295 221270 |
How to find us
- Exit M40 at Junction 11, Banbury (A422/A361).
- Follow Hennef way to the Tesco roundabout
- At that roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Southam Road (A423)
- Enter the roundabout – take the 3rd exit onto Noral Way
- Take the first left turn into Banbury Office Village
- Park in visitor parking for BVAA
Please note that parking is very limited, and ensure you park in the allocated visitor spaces for the BVAA, 1A.
Peter Dix CEng MIMechE - Co-opted Board Member
Principal Technical Consultant & Lead Lecturer
Peter Dix is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. He has over thirty years' experience in the valve industry, working as a Technical Director and General Manager for some of the industry's biggest companies including IMI, Dresser, Tyco, Alco and Kent Introl.
Peter is the Chairman of BSI's technical committees on valves, and the UK's representative to international standards organisations. He is hugely experienced in the design and manufacture of gate, globe, check, quarter-turn, safety-relief and control valves. Peter has devised PED compliant systems and worked with the PED since its inception.
Classroom based training
Our one-day classroom-based courses will follow a similar format:
- Offices open from 8.30am onwards
- The course will start at 9.00am prompt
- There will be a break for lunch, usually 12.30pm - 1.00pm
- Each course will finish at 5.00pm at the latest
We provide a buffet lunch and would be grateful if you could inform us if you have any dietary restrictions or preferences on booking.
Course Materials
Full notes and course materials are supplied. Delegates will also receive a BVAA Manual specific to the course they attend.
Accessibility
Our training facility is on the first floor, with no wheelchair access. On both the ground floor and first floor we have an accessible toilet.
If you have any questions, or would like to discuss your specific requirements before your visit, please contact us on 01295 221270 or email enquiry@bvaa.org.uk.
Where to stay
Premier Inn, Castle Quay, Banbury, OX16 5UN
Tel: 0330 175 9013
Website: https://www.premierinn.com/
Parking: Chargeable off-site parking is available at Castle Quay Shopping Centre (OX16 5UN).
Premier Inn, Stroud Park, Ermont Way, Banbury, OX16 4AE
Tel: 0333 321 9439
Website: https://www.premierinn.com/
Parking is limited at our offices, so if you are staying at a local hotel with your colleagues, it may be worth considering a taxi to Banbury Office Village (OX16 2SB).
Need a taxi?
Royal Cars Banbury
Tel: 01295 255555
Website: https://www.royalcarsbanbury.co.uk/
Castle Cars Ltd
Tel: 01295 270011
Website: https://www.castlecarsbanbury.co.uk/
Online Courses
When participating in an online course, you should ensure that you have the hardware and software required in place. You must have an Internet-connected computer with:
- Audio capability - you will need to hear our trainer and be heard.
- Microsoft Teams - all online courses are delivered via Microsoft Teams.
Training Course Cancellation Policy
Delegate cancellations more than 14 days before the course date will normally receive a full refund or credit. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable. Â Delegate substitutions are permitted up to 48 hours before course commencement. BVAA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses. In such cases, a full refund or transfer will be offered.
Acknowledgement - By booking a BVAA training course, the delegate (and/or the booking organisation) confirms that they have read, understood, and accepted this Training Course Cancellation Policy.
Disclaimer
The publishers endeavour to ensure the accuracy of the contents of BVAA Training materials. However, the publishers do not warrant the accuracy and completeness of the material and cannot accept responsibility for any error and subsequent claims made by any third parties.
The contents of BVAA Training materials should not be construed as professional advice and the publishers disclaim liability for any loss, howsoever caused, arising directly or indirectly from reliance on the information in the material.
Copyright
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BVAA TRAINING COURSE CANCELLATION POLICY
1. Delegate Cancellation
If a delegate is unable to attend a booked BVAA training course, the following terms apply:
- Cancellations received more than 14 days before the course date - A full refund will normally be issued, or (if preferred) the booking fee may be credited against the next scheduled BVAA training course.
- Cancellations received 14 days or fewer before the course date - No refund will normally be available, as event costs will already have been committed and cannot reasonably be recovered, to avoid these costs being passed on to other members.
- Non‑attendance without prior notice - No refund will be given.
2. Delegate Substitution
- A booked delegate may be substituted, at no additional cost, up to 48 hours before course commencement.
- BVAA must be notified in advance of the substitute’s name and contact details.
3. Exceptional Circumstances
- BVAA recognises that exceptional circumstances can arise.
- Requests for refunds or credits outside the terms above will be considered fairly and reasonably at BVAA’s discretion, but cannot be guaranteed.
4. Course Cancellation or Changes by BVAA
- BVAA reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or reschedule a training course where necessary (for example due to low delegate numbers, instructor availability, or unforeseen circumstances).
- In the event that BVAA cancels a course, delegates will be offered:
- a full refund where possible, or
- the option to transfer their booking to a rescheduled or alternative course.
- BVAA cannot accept liability for travel, accommodation, or other associated costs incurred by delegates.
5. Refund Method
- Any refunds due will be made to the original payer, using the original payment method where possible.
Acknowledgement
By booking a BVAA training course, the delegate (and/or the booking organisation) will be required to confirm that they have read, understood, and accepted this Training Course Cancellation Policy. These terms apply to all bookings, whether made by individuals or organisations.
