Welding

The Welding program is designed to give students a solid foundation in the principles, practices and usage of both gas and electric welding in the industrial setting. Students get ample practice in welding skills, brazing and flame cutting. Instruction emphasizes production fabrication techniques, maintenance and repair procedures, blueprint reading, properties of metals and inspection methods, among other aspects of the welding trade. SCC is an accredited American Welding Society (AWS) testing facility. Students will have the opportunity to obtain AWS Certifications.

Academy Locations

Burlington High School

Trimester 1 WEL-111 Welding Blueprint Reading
WEL-160 Arc Welding I
Trimester 2 WEL-160 Arc Welding I
WEL-186 Gas Metal Arc Welding
WEL-192 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Trimester 3 WEL-186 Gas Metal Arc Welding
WEL-192 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Fort Madison High School

2024-2025 School Year WEL-160 Arc Welding (SMAW)
WEL-111 Welding Blueprint Reading
WEL-186 Gas Metal Arc Welding

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Michael Conrad

High schools served:
Burlington, Notre Dame, VIBE, Mediapolis, and Wapello
(319) 208-5720
mconrad@scciowa.edu

April Gerst

High schools served:
West Burlington, Danville, New London, Ft Madison, Holy Trinity, home school and out-of-state
(319) 208-5277
agerst@scciowa.edu

Sierra Hase

High schools served:
Mt Pleasant, WACO, and Winfield-Mt Union
(319) 208-5007
shase@scciowa.edu

Abby Herriman

High schools served:
Central Lee, Keokuk, Clark County, home school and out-of-state
(319) 313-1929
aherriman@scciowa.edu