The Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) has appointed Professor David Wooff JP as the first chair of its newly established Quality Assurance Committee (QAC).
Professor Wooff, Director of Apprenticeship Quality and Regulation at BPP Education Group, brings more than 30 years of experience in education and quality regulation. He has worked with national bodies including the Office for Students (OfS), the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
He also serves as lead external examiner for access courses accredited by the University of Ulster, vice-chair of the Frank Field Education Trust, and a governor of the Royal Humane Society.
The QAC has been created as part of CISRS’s modernisation plans to strengthen its approach to quality, oversight and continuous improvement across all training and certification. The committee will advise the CISRS Board on training standards, assessment practices and centre accreditation to ensure alignment with industry and regulatory expectations.
Wayne Connolly, Chair of the CISRS Board, said: “The creation of this new role is fuelled by the desire to bring in some independent and fresh thinking, drawing on experiences and knowledge from industries beyond our own. Construction is sometimes seen as being behind other sectors in respect of approaches to modernisation, digitisation and best working practices.
“A fresh, unbiased perspective will help balance the work of the Quality Assurance Committee and guide it on training, business development and operational issues.”
Professor Wooff said he was pleased to take on the position: “I am delighted to have been appointed as Chair of the newly established CISRS QAC. This role presents a valuable opportunity to strengthen quality standards and promote excellence across the scaffolding sector.
I look forward to working with colleagues to deliver meaningful improvements that support both industry and workforce development.”
The committee will now begin its initial work under Professor Wooff’s leadership, including the appointment of representatives from across the industry as outlined in its terms of reference.
