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
Abby Herriman
High schools served:
Central Lee, Keokuk, Clark County, home school and out-of-state
(319) 313-1929
aherriman@scciowa.edu
Caili Rodeffer
High schools served:
WACO, Mount Pleasant, Winfield
(319) 208-5007
crideffer@scciowa.edu