Physical Inspection Training Information for HFAs

Below is a general overview of the physical inspection training process for HFA inspectors interested in becoming REAC Uniform Physical Condition Standard (UPCS) Certified. If you do not work for a state Housing Finance Agency (HFA) and would like to become a REAC certified inspector, you can sign up through the PASS Training website. Below are the steps required to become a REAC certified inspector. Please follow the links for additional information on each phase.

Phase 1a (Learn More PDF):

The online UPCS training component consists of 30-40 hours of self-paced video presentations, exercises and tests. Inspectors learn how to assess the UPCS standards and identify physical inspection deficiencies, as well as use the REAC Record and Process Inspection Data (RAPID) 4.0 software with an emphasis on the unit sampling methodology. The REAC Learning Management System automatically scores the tests, wherein candidates will know whether they passed or failed. Each inspector candidate is allowed up to three attempts to repeat the tests.

Phase 1b:

Phase 1b consists of 3.5 days of onsite classroom training conducted by a REAC Quality Assurance Inspector trainer and a facilitator. Inspector candidates are invited to attend upon completion of the Phase 1a web training. Inspector candidates must have the UPCS 4.0 software installed on a laptop prior to attending the in-classroom training.

The major components of the classroom training include: UPCS Protocol, Compilation Bulletin, Identifying Deficiencies, and RAPID 4.0 software for download before Phase 1a training.

The PASS QA Inspector Trainers review the lessons and focus on areas of weakness that were identified during the Phase 1a online training. The final certification exam for Phase 1b is an inspection using LMS, which automatically grades the test. Note that candidates must complete Phase 1a online training before coming to Phase 1b classroom training, and must pass the pre-exam test on Thursday before sitting for the final test on Friday.

Phase II (Learn More PDF):

Phase II is a three day UPCS field training conducted for three days in a row in one week. The first two days are “field” training and the third day is a “field” exam. The two days of field training may consist of either one or two property inspections, at the discretion of PASS QA Scheduling. The third day, which is the exam, will be a separate inspection. The exam will be scored on a pass/fail basis by a PASS QA inspector. If the inspector candidate fails Phase II, he or she will be required to complete the classroom training again prior to retaking this field examination.

Training Documents

Check back often and contact Physical Alignment Initiative staff to confirm training dates / times / locations.

Phase I:

Phase I Registration Instructions Download PDF

HFA Inspector Questionnaire Form Download Word Document

HFA Inspector Questionnaire Form Instructions Download PDF

Phase 1b Training Schedule (subject to change): TBD

Phase 1b Training Classroom Agenda Download PDF

Phase II:

Phase II Registration Instructions Download PDF

Phase II Property Options Form Download Excel file