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Automotive Collision: Repair & Refinishing 

Automotive Collision: Repair & Refinishing 

Meet the Instructors

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Ken Stukonis, LT
kstukonis@assabet.org
 
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Stephen Serewicz
 
sserewicz@assabet.org
 
 
 

Program & Course Information

Core Topics:

  • Preparing car for painting
  • Applying finish coat
  • Straightening & replacing panels
  • MIG welding
  • Estimating physical damage
  • Structural analysis & repair: frame / unibody
  • Removing & replacing auto glass
  • Servicing body work
  • Suspension training
  • Servicing air conditioning
  • Panel bonding
  • Applied Auto Collision mathematics and science
   
 

In addition to:

  • Seniors take the MACS – Mobile Air Conditioning Society certification test.
  • Our state-of-the-art facility includes a computer laser measuring system
  • OSHA safety credentials
  • This field also provides opportunity for automotive excellence ASE Certification
  • Instructors are ASE certified
  • Shop is NATEF Certified

Resources, Files & Links for Students

Automotive Technology 

Automotive Technology 

Meet the Instructors

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Dan Capuano, LT
 
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Matthew Dinner
 
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Mark Chiaravalloti
 
 

Program & Course Information

The Automotive Technology program is designed to provide young men and women the knowledge and critical thinking skills required to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry.
  
The Automotive Technology Department is NATEF Master Certified through the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation. Graduates of the department are consistently recruited by local automotive businesses and hold a variety of positions in the automotive industry.
  
Certifications available in...
  • A/C Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling
  • Hazardous Waste SP2
  • Ford High School Service Training/Automotive Career Exploration Certification
  • AllData Service Information Systems
  • Valvoline lubricants
  • Snap-On Shop Key Service Management System

Resources, Files & Links for Students

PAGE CONTACTs & Resources

PAGE CONTACTs & Resources

Gayle Ripley, Vocational Office Administrative Assistant
GRipley@assabet.org 
 

Highlights 

Highlights 

   
Automotive Collision: Repair & Refinishing (Auto Body) is an increasingly technical and continually changing field. This program provides training in all aspects of vehicle repair and reconditioning, including sheet metal work, unibody alignment, MIG welding, collision repair, computerized estimating, and finish paint.

The Automotive Technology (Auto Tech) program is designed to provide young men and women the knowledge and critical thinking skills required to meet the growing demands of the automotive industry.