b'Partner News Summer 2020 7MODRecognising engineering excellence with the Royal Signals Apprentice of the Year AwardThe Royal Signals Apprentice of theLCpl Wotton credits the Royal Signals Year Award Ceremony was held onapprenticeship scheme for the rapid 5 December 2019 in Princess Maryacceleration of his trade progression and Hall, situated in Blandford Camp.in giving him the confidence to extend advice and technical support both within Blandford Camp is the home of thehis own squadron and across the Regiment.Defence School of Information SystemsThis has also translated into his personal (DSCIS) and Royal Signals Museum. At thedevelopment as a leader and mentor to event, Mr John Savage, Chair of IET Dorsethis own detachment, and further afield.and South Wilts Local Network, presented Lance Corporal (LCpl) J D Wotton of 3LCpl Wotton is the detachment commanderWere delighted to present the award (UK) Division Signal Regiment with anfor a FALCON Early Entry Capability withto LCpl Wotton for his achievements IET Certificate of Achievement and IET- responsibility for systems equipment,and its important that such engineering sponsored prize of a cheque for 250.crypto accounting and the readiness ofand technical excellence is recognised his detachment equipment and crew. Heand rewarded early on. The relationship LCpl Wotton is a Communications Systemsalso commands a BULLDOG armouredbetween the Royal Signals and the IET is Engineer and was judged to be the bestvehicle within the Armoured Commandone of the longest standing; our current apprentice in his career employment group,Post, with additional supervisoryProfessional Registration agreement with winning the Engineer Apprentice prize. maintenance responsibilities for a smallthe Corps is currently undergoing a review team who support the Command Post.to ensure relevance across the trades.Membership and Professional Registration webinarsFree webinars for anyone interested in IET Membership or Professional Registration.With site visits currently on-hold, our webinars are the best way to hear about the benefits of membership and how to apply for Professional Registration. For more information and to book on one of our webinars, email us at partnerships@theiet.orgThe Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is registered as a Charity in England and Wales (No. 211014) and Scotland (No. SC038698). The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Michael Faraday House, Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2AY, United Kingdom.'