Career Welding

SUNY CCC’s Welding Technology Program provides the theoretical and practical experience necessary to develop basic foundational welding skills. The curriculum is designed to meet regional employer needs and meets the minimum skill standards established by the American Welding Society (AWS) for entry-level welders.

Listen to Josh Cady, who finished the Welding program in June 2021, in the video above.

The objective of our program is to train and prepare students to apply the necessary skills and competencies required to handle welding equipment associated with the various methods of welding, cutting, and fabricating on steel, stainless, and aluminum metals; as well as interpreting blueprints, drawings, weld symbols. Graduates of our program will be prepared for entry-level welding positions.

Course Objectives:

To be able to demonstrate an understanding and application of the following:

  • Workplace safety, and organizational skills.
  • Employable skills, and career opportunities related to the welding industry.
  • Basic knowledge of the industrial, and manufacturing processes.
  • Describe and identify metals, and their properties accurately.
  • Basic interpretation of blueprint drawings, and AWS welding symbols.
  • General proficiency & safety of common power/hand tools. – (Angle Grinder, Pneumatic Sanders/Grinders, Combination Square, Protractor, etc.).
  • Safe practices, proficiency, and limitations of all in-house shop machinery/equipment – (Horizontal/Vertical Band Saw, Sheer, Iron Worker, Break Press, Drill Press, Air Compressor, Pedestal Grinder, Mag Drill, Chop Saw, & Slip Rolls).
  • Theoretical knowledge of all in house welding/cutting/machine operations/processes/set-up. 
  • (OFC) Oxy-Fuel gas cutting & (PAC) manual plasma-arc cutting.
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) skills.
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW-S/P) skills.
  • Flux-core Arc Welding (FCAW-S/G) skills.
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/-P) skills.
  • Visual examination skills in non-destructive (NDT) & destructive (DT) weld testing.
  • Weld discontinuities, and their causes/remedies.
  • Basic fabrication/layout skills.
  • Basic Computer Aided Design (CAD) Skills.
  • Practical weld testing procedures, and interpretation/implementation of welding procedure specifications.
  • Utilization of Xirus Welding Camera to break down physical welding requirements, manipulation techniques, and inspection of student welds.

Program details

This non-credit program consists of 450 hours of classroom instruction and hands-on-training including qualification testing for nationally recognized American Welding Society Certifications.  Successful students will have passed the following:

  • OSHA 10 Safety Training
  • AWS Qualification Tests D1.1, D1.2, D 1.3, and D1.6 on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
  • ASME IX

Certification Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Attend an Information Session and an Interview.
    Email ilearn@corning-cc.edu or call 607-936-5501
  • Pass a Basic Industry Math Test
  • Commit to attend all program sessions—daily attendance in this program is mandatory.

 

***Due to a recent Perkins award Corning Community College Workforce Education purchased a weld camera which allows for our students to earn their Welding SENSE certifications in less time since improper technique can be identified quicker, adjusted sooner, and proper technique learned more efficiently....also allowing for a reduction in waste.

Cost: $8,995* plus texts and equipment

**NEW DATES AND TIMES JUST ANNOUNCED!!**

Tuesday-Friday    
8:00am - 2:30pm
September 1st, 2026 - February 5th, 2026

Location:
Academic and Workforce Development Center
Welding Lab
318 Madison Avenue
Elmira, New York

Contact: ilearn@corning-cc.edu or 607-936-5501 or REGISTER HERE 

Cancellations with less than 3 days notice or failure to attend (No Shows) the first day of class will not qualify for a refund or reduction of charges.

Students may cancel 3 days or more prior to the day of class and receive a full refund. We solidify dates with instructors 3 days prior to the start of the class (or reschedule/cancel) and it is dependent upon enrollment. Cancellations with less than 3 days notice can not be refunded). Notification maybe done by phone to the Office of Workforce Education (607-936-5501) or email to ilearn@corning-cc.edu

*Looking for funding options? Click here to view non-credit funding options!

Businesses in Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben interested in seeking funding to send promising leaders from their organizations to this training should contact CSS Workforce NY at 607-937-8337.

SUNY Corning Community College is committed to ensuring equal access to students with disabilities. If you believe that you will need accommodations while taking this course, please contact Accessibility Services by phone 607-962-9262 or email Accessibility@corning-cc.edu to begin the process of requesting accommodations. We strive to coordinate accommodations in a timely manner, but some accommodations may not be available when you need them if you do not give timely notice.

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Instructor: Mark Bellinger

Mark Bellinger has earned the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential through the American Welding Society (AWS) - widely recognized as the gold standard in welding inspection, instruction, quality assurance, and code compliance. This certification is a benchmark of excellence in the welding industry, requiring advanced knowledge of welding processes, metallurgy, blueprint reading, and rigorous code interpretation.

What truly sets our program apart is that students are not just learning how to weld, they are learning how to weld to code and to the highest industry standards. As a CWI, Mark is qualified not only to teach welding techniques, but to evaluate weld quality at a professional level, the same way it is done in industries such as structural steel, bridge building, aerospace, manufacturing, and beyond.

Under his instruction, students gain valuable, real world insight into inspection methods, discontinuity identification, and the principles of quality control between non-destructive and destructive testing. These are critical skills that employers look for and that elevate students beyond entry-level capability.

By bringing CWI level expertise into the classroom, our program goes beyond basic training. Students graduate with a deeper understanding of their craft, greater confidence in their abilities, and a competitive edge in today’s workforce. Prepared not just to get a job, but to build a successful career in the welding industry.

This achievement reflects our commitment to delivering industry-leading instruction and producing highly skilled, job ready graduates.