Electricity Program Overview

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    Diman's Electricity Program offers a comprehensive and integrated program in math, science, and process writing. Students are taught all facets of residential, commercial, and industrial wiring in accordance with the National and Massachusetts Electrical Code. This instruction includes:

    • Trade Skills
    • Electrical Theory
    • Computer Skills
    • Structural Blueprint Reading
    • Construction Principles
    • Electrical Estimating

    Additionally, the Electricity Program offers extensive training in electrical maintenance, with students troubleshooting electrically-controlled equipment in an actual trade setting. Students study single-phase and three-phase transformation utilizing state-of-the-art programmable logic controllers. Wiring and schematics diagrams are used extensively to complete the course of study
Diman Electrical Technology Program

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  • Diman Advisory Board Seeks Your Help

    We want you to join the Diman family. While we're proud of our vocational programs and their ability to turn young men and women into skilled members of the community, we can't maintain that level of quality without the help of industry professionals. Please consider joining our Vocational Advisory Board, where you will help steer our vocational programs and students toward future success. Learn more and apply here.
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Skills & Skill Areas

  • Students graduating from Diman have a variety of job options open to them. Below is a partial list of jobs Diman grads from this program are qualified for, depending on their level of education.

    Diman Diploma 2 Year College 4 Year College
    • Residential, industrial, or commercial electrician apprentice
    • Maintenance electrician apprentice
    • Electrical equipment sales
    • Industrial controls technician
    • Communications installer
    • Fire alarm system installer
    • Cable TV installer
    • Electrical engineer
    • Electrical instructor
    • Small business management


    2 Year Post-Secondary

    • Journeyman electrical licensure


    3 Year Post-Secondary

    • Master electrician/contractor
    • Electrical engineer
    • Theater lighting technician and lighting designer

    Skills & Skill Areas

    • Electrical Safety
    • Protective Devices
    • Programmable Logic Controls
    • Material Safety Data Sheet
    • Circuit Breakers & Fuses
    • Communication Wiring
    • Electrical Theory AC & DC
    • Single-Phase Transformers
    • Solar Photovoitaic Systems
    • Wiring Methods & Materials
    • Three-Phase Transformers
    • Wind Generation
    • Residential Finish Wiring
    • Single-Phase Motor Controls
    • Fire Alarm & Burglar Systems
    • Residential Rough Wiring
    • Three-Phase Motor Controls
    • Industrial Wiring
    • Direct Current Motor Controls
    • Commercial Wiring
    • Schematic Diagrams (CAD)
    • Blueprint Reading
    • Service Installations

In the News

  • Students working in Westport

    Coming to your town: Construction projects done by Diman students

    Students at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School are taking the lead on two construction projects in the community, building an on-site restroom for cemetery workers in Westport and a building addition for a local nonprofit. (1/24/23)

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  • Culinary arts students

    Diman students in demand

    Looking for a job? You’re in luck, with experts saying that the current job market offers historic levels of open positions across a wide swath of industries. “It’s the first time when the leverage is really in employees’ hands,” said Kevin Lazaro, Director of Cooperative Education at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. “I’ve seen a lot of changes, but I’ve never seen such a boon of job opportunities across a multitude of industries.” (6/15/22)

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  • Pictured with the machine are Electricity Program students and (L->R) Lucy Thompson (Emmanuel Gaspa

    Equipment donated to Electricity program in memory of alumnus

    Diman is thrilled to accept a Steel Dragon Tools 1224 Pipe Threading Machine for our Electricity Program through a generous donation from the Diman Bengal Education Foundation (DBEF), Rene Lachapelle (RALCO), and Jerry Donovan (Donovan Electric & Alarm, G & J Property Management).

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  • Representatives from Diman, People Inc, and the city of Fall River

    Single, foster mom winner of Fall River home built by Diman students

    A single, foster mom of three children has her shot at moving out of her apartment and into her own home. Donna Handler’s number was chosen by lottery Friday afternoon to purchase a home on Duluth Street built by the students of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. (5/30/17)

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  • Some of the Diman teachers and students involved in building this year's house for a qualifying fir

    Diman students help the American dream come true by building a new house

    Other than getting your kids more education than you ever had, home ownership is probably the most-desired piece of the American Dream.

    At 132 Duluth St., in the Maplewood neighborhood, a piece of the American dream is a neat ranch house that is almost finished, ready for a lucky first-time homebuyer. (3/24/17)

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  • With the school year's work done, a nice house sits where there was none last fall, thanks to Diman

    Diman students put heart into family's new home

    Thomas F. Aubin has a phrase he likes to tell people: His city’s neighborhoods can reclaim their glory days one home at a time. That assertion by Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School’s soon-to-be superintendent-director took root Monday afternoon, with 37 Chicago Street in Fall River at long last holding an open house showcase. (6/28/16)

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