Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing

The Automotive Collision Repair and Finishing Program provides students with excellent opportunities to explore and experience numerous aspects of the Auto Body trade.

These include developing entry-level skills in surface preparation and minor dent repair. Students are also exposed to more complex operations in refinishing, frame straightening and welding.

Students are monitored and closely supervised by highly qualified instructors that work to maximize their potential. Today's technology is replicated in two modern preparation stations, as well as a state-of-the-art downdraft spray booth and a straightening machine.

An Auto Collision teacher reviews student sanding work.

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Career Pathways

Diman Diploma	2 Year College	4 Year College
Apprentice collision repair worker Auto glass installer Auto restoration worker Industrial painter Detailing shop worker Sales representative for paint or supply company	Advance collision repair worker Insurance appraiser Insurance adjuster Auto and truck dealership Collision repair shop owner	Insurance appraiser Insurance adjuster Auto/truck dealership management Vocational technical instructor

Skills

Safety Practice for Surface Preparation Surface Preparation Sanding Methods: Wet, Dry, and Power Masking Safety Practices for Spraying, Handling/and Disposal of Sprayable Material Spraying Techniques Priming Spray Painting Spray Gun Maintenance Repair Minor Damage Repair Rusted Out Panel	Fiberglass Repair Welding Safety Welding Operation Oxygen/Acetylene Welding (o/A) MIG Welding Plastic Welding Glass Operation Major Panel Adjustments Repair Major Damage Frame Repair Estimating Electrical and Electronic Systems Repair

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Cooperative Education Program

Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School has instituted a cooperative employment program whereby students in Grade 12 will spend two (2) weeks in class and two (2) weeks in the industry working in the occupation or trade they have been studying in school. Students can apply for the cooperative program in their second semester, junior year, and senior year.

Our Cooperative Education Program is designed to provide an opportunity to further a student's education through actual work experience while gaining valuable employment skills. Typically, most job sites will have 2 students per 1 full-time job, thus job sharing. Students will attend school for 2 weeks for academics and then return to their respective employers for 2 weeks for Co-Op.

Over 120 employers across Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island have partnered with our program to provide students with employment.

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Teachers

Derick Estacio

Teacher

Brian Moura

Teacher

Jeffrey Ramadan

Counselor, Automotive Collision, Automotive Technologies, Drafting, Electricity, Freshmen last names LAC-PAC

Luis Rebelo

Teacher

Shawn Smith

Teacher

Kenny Sousa

Teacher, Department Head

Advisory Board

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.

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