Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS)
Updated with PHAS III
NAHRO's Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) Seminar provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to properly inspect Public Housing Agency (PHA) Program units. This interactive and comprehensive training, which discusses specifications of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and the inspector's roles and responsibilities, enhances participants' knowledge of and abilities to meet new challenges and procedures related to using Uniform Physical Condition Standards. (1.95 CEUs)
The objectives of NAHRO's UPCS seminar is to:
- Identify the work skills necessary for inspecting public housing sites and dwelling units;
- Facilitate an understanding of how proper inspection work skills can increase a housing agency's capacity to meet its mission to provide safe housing;
- Increase participants’ understanding of the interrelationship of PASS and PHAS;
- Provide a foundation for the changes in the system as it relates to Asset Management;
- Increase participants' familiarity with and understanding of UPCS procedures and inspection forms; and
- Provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate their agency's current inspection operation, including the identification of strengths, weaknesses, and growth potential, and to identify goals and solve problems related to conducting UPCS inspections.
Housing inspectors, preventative maintenance inspectors, and new and seasoned inspectors will learn:
- What impact the UPCS has on an agency's overall PHAS score
- How to conduct an annual inspection
- The Inspector's roles and responsibilities
- Systems or methods to improve PASS scores
Schedule
Registration begins at 8:00 am on the first day
Days 1-3: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Agenda
2013 Seminars
| Date | NAHRO Training Center | Faculty | Registration |
May 29-31, 2013 Early bird price available! This seminar is confirmed! | Greensboro Housing Authority | Dennis Morgan |
1. Register Online - For individual registrants (credit card payment required) 3.Please print out and fax in registration form below to NPDS at 202-289-8181 |
| August 2013 | NeighborWorks Training Institute Philadelphia, PA | TBD | For information about NAHRO's reduced rate registration for members, contact Sharon Sherrill at ssherrill@nahro.org. |
September 4-6, 2013 Early bird price available! | Town of Islip Housing Authority | Kenneth Love |
1. Register Online - For individual registrants (credit card payment required) 3.Please print out and fax in registration form below to NPDS at 202-289-8181 |
November 12-14, 2013 Early bird price available! | Augusta Housing Authority | Kenneth Love |
1. Register Online - For individual registrants (credit card payment required) 3.Please print out and fax in registration form below to NPDS at 202-289-8181 |
December 9-11, 2013 Early bird price available! | Tampa Housing Authority 5301 West Cypress St. Tampa, FL 33607 | Kenneth Love |
1. Register Online - For individual registrants (credit card payment required) 3.Please print out and fax in registration form below to NPDS at 202-289-8181 |
Tuition
| Registration Type | Early Price* | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar | ||
| NAHRO Member | $775 | $815 |
| Non-Member | $1000 | $1040 |
| Certification Exam | $200 | $200 |
*Applicable to registrations submitted up to 30 days before the seminar start date
