The NSPIRE standards mark the most significant change in over two decades. As HUD transitions from the outdated UPCS and HQS protocols to the modern NSPIRE framework, the emphasis on unit conditions brings new challenges for everyone. To navigate this shift successfully, it’s essential for your management team and maintenance staff to collaborate effectively, ensuring a smooth and efficient implementation of these updated standards..
Perhaps you expected the new protocol to share similarities, with only scoring variations. However, it turns out that every aspect is substantially different. Regardless of how confident you and your staff were in mastering UPCS, a reset is imperative. Familiarity with UPCS doesn't equip you for NSPIRE. According to HUD, there's a need to "retrain our minds." This training session will comprehensively cover the new NSPIRE protocol, ensuring understanding and proficiency.
The NSPIRE-V (with "V" denoting voucher) inspection standards signify a groundbreaking change, veering significantly from the outdated HQS established in the 1970s. Yet, there's no cause for worry; this comprehensive training provides a detailed understanding of these novel standards. Upon completion, you will fully comprehend the pass/fail status for every conceivable defect.
Achieving a high score on a REAC inspection remains as crucial as ever. To accomplish this, we must continue to establish priorities, albeit with changes in the focus areas. This training will also address the optimal approach to scoring by incorporating HUD's adjusted scoring methodology and considering the new set of priorities.
USIG's exclusive NSPIRE Guidebook, distilling over 900 pages of HUD documentation, is the ideal condensed handbook that is both comprehensible and integrated into this training. Providing a Guidebook for each member of your staff will prove invaluable in facilitating their understanding and navigating this significant step towards NSPIRE comprehension.
Upon finishing this single-day training, participants are welcome to take the online certification exam (additional fees are applicable). This certification stands as the gold standard for affordable housing inspection certification.
What is NSPIRE STAR Certification?
At a cost as low as $295, you can gain a complete understanding of this once in a generation shift from UPCS and HQS to NSPIRE.
$295 ea – Groups of 5 or more
$345 ea “Early Bird” – 30+ days prior
$395 ea – Within 30 days of class
Price Includes Lunch
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