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Assabet Valley

Regional Technical/Vocational School District
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Automotive Collision: Repair & Refinishing

Meet the Instructors

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Ken Stukonis, Shop Instructor & LT
kstukonis@assabet.org
 
 
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Stephen Serewicz, Shop Instructor
 
 

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

PAGE CONTACTs & Resources

PAGE CONTACTs & Resources

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

Highlights 

Highlights 

   
The Automotive Collision Repair Shop at Assabet provides students with hands-on training in a professional automotive shop learning environment. Students learn essential skills in damage assessment, welding, panel repair, refinishing/painting, and more, using industry-standard tools and techniques.

Led by experienced instructors, the program emphasizes safety, craftsmanship, and professionalism, preparing students for careers in collision repair or further education in the automotive field.

Live Customer Work
All services are at the shop instructors' discretion, and priority is given to projects that provide the most educational value for the students.  We take minor to moderate collision and refinishing work on cars less than 10 years old. No Insurance work is accepted. Services are only available to in-district residents.
 
Need an Appointment?
Please email our customer service desk at autocollision@assabet.org
Our Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing shop cannot take telephone calls from the public. Please do not call and leave a message, as these lines are not monitored.