Richard Green’s Inspiring Career Path

Richard Green, BGAS Programme Manager at TWI, has had a remarkable journey through engineering, education, and leadership. Beginning his career as a quality control inspector, he worked across industries including oil and gas, marine, and infrastructure, focusing on anti-corrosion treatments. His early qualifications, including the BGAS Site Coatings certification, were the start of a lifelong commitment to quality and innovation.

Twenty-five years ago, Richard discovered his passion for teaching, which transformed his career. As a lecturer, he honed his communication skills, engaging with people from diverse backgrounds worldwide. Over time, he took on roles as an examiner and scheme manager, developing robust competency assessments and managing international certification programmes. These experiences culminated in him leading the expansion of training provisions globally, including establishing operations in Dubai and transitioning courses to a blended learning format.

Richard’s connection with TWI began as a consultant trainer, where he appreciated the organisation’s ethos and forward-thinking approach. In 2024, he stepped into the BGAS Programme Manager role, bringing his expertise to modernise and grow the BGAS-CSWIP scheme. His leadership will ensured the programme’s global recognition, where courses now offered in over 20 countries and known for their comprehensive standards and UKAS accreditation.

Richard is a visionary in educational innovation, having introduced blended learning methods and explored augmented reality’s potential to enhance training. His efforts have redefined how protective treatment and inspection training are delivered, ensuring accessibility, quality, and relevance in a rapidly evolving industry.

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Richard Green’s Career Timeline

• Quality Control Inspector (1990s): Focused on anti-corrosion treatments across diverse industries such as oil and gas, marine, and infrastructure
• Lecturer (2000s): Delivered training courses worldwide, developing expertise in communication and teaching diverse audiences
• Examiner (Mid-2000s): Designed robust competency assessments and maintained exam integrity in evolving educational settings
• Founder of Consultancy (2017): Expanded training programs globally, including establishing a satellite operation in Dubai, and transitioned courses to blended learning formats
• BGAS Programme Manager, TWI (2024–Present): Modernised the BGAS-CSWIP scheme, introducing blended learning and driving international recognition