Biography - Bill Twigg
Bill is an engineer with over 25 years experience in the
automotive manufacturing industry during which he became
increasingly interested in the structures involved in the training
of engineers and underpinning qualifications. It was through the
development of this aspect of his career that he acquired a Master
of Education degree and later took the post as Development Director
with the Sector Skills Council, Semta and The National Skills
Academy for Manufacturing (The Skills Academy).
Within this role, Bill has developed Semta as a leading industry
champion for training linked to national qualifications. He works
closely with awarding bodies, government agencies such as the
Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA), Office of
the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) and Funding
Agencies across the United Kingdom. His role also actively involves
working with the captains of the engineering industry and with the
science community to ensure that the qualifications and standards
underpinning national qualifications reflect accurately the needs
of sector they serve. To this end, Bill played a key role in
delivering the national Sector Skills Agreement for Semta footprint
focussing on the development of labour market intelligence with a
particular emphasis for skills gaps and shortages within the
sector. He has also been actively involved in the establishment of
The Skills Academy and is Head of this area.
Bill is a member of the SMMT Industry Forum Board and was the
first Chair of the RDI Licensing Body at its incorporation and
launch in March 2006, and has been prominent in driving forward the
actions needed to achieve the aims and objectives of one of the
countries first Community Interest Companies.