Royal Airforce Museum Apprentice wins accolade

Congratulations to Rebecca Pitts, an Apprentice working for the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, who become Telford College of Arts and Technology, Apprentice of the Year 2006/2007.

Rebecca, aged 18 from Telford, was nominated for the 'Engineering Apprentice of the Year' award by her Company Representative, Mr Tim Wallis, Manager of the Royal Air Force Museum's Michael Beetham Conservation Centre (MBCC). 

After winning her category Rebecca was entered for the Telford College of Arts and Technology 'Overall Apprentice of the Year' along with the winners from each of the other categories, and was crowned the overall winner. 

Rebecca has just completed the first year of a BTEC National Certificate in Operating and Maintenance. 

The course consisted of 6 modules in total which included Mechanical Technology and System Measurements and she received distinction grades in all six modules.  Rebecca is also the only female in the country studying the course and she is delighted her hard work and effort has paid off.

(article reproduced with kind permission)