QWEL (English) - Castle Rock, CO

The South Metro Water Supply Authority (SMWSA) is pleased to offer the next QWEL class in Castle Rock, Colorado.

October 27th, 28th and 29th, 2025 from 8:00a-5:00p.

COST: The fee for this certification course is $125.00 (+ EventBrite's processing fee).

LOCATION: Castle Rock Water, 171 Kellogg Ct., Castle Rock, CO 80109.

CONTACT: Please contact Angie Grunder with SMWSA ([email protected]) with any questions, for directions, or to let her know of any food allergies/restrictions ahead of time.

REGISTRATION: There are TWO steps to registering for this class.

1. Click the button "Register for this Class" on the QWEL site. Follow the prompts to register for your personal QWEL account first (account username, create a password). Next, register for this specific class. Please keep your login credentials for future use (downloading certificate, entering CEUs, QWEL Pro status).

2. Make your payment after you register for your QWEL account and this training. Please pay for your registration on Eventbrite. With a limited number of seats, payment must be received no later than 5pm on October 24th, 2025 or your seat cannot be guaranteed. NOTE: If you have not paid for your registration by this date, you are subject to be removed from the course.

MATERIALS: The reference manual PDF can be viewed on the QWEL Website; however, a hardcopy of this book will be provided to you at the start of class. Everything you need for the irrigation audit will be provided. Lunch will be provided all three days. Please be sure to bring your own refillable water bottle, notepaper, pen, and a calculator (smartphones are allowed, provided you use only the calculator feature during the exam).

The QWEL curriculum includes the following sections:

1. Where Our Water Comes From

2. Sustainable Landscaping

3. Soils

4. Landscape Water

5. Irrigation Systems

6. Irrigation Maintenance & Troubleshooting

7. Irrigation Auditing

8. Irrigation Scheduling

9. Irrigation Controllers

10. Bringing It All Together

WHEN (ALL 3 DAYS REQUIRED):

1. Monday, October 27th, 2025 - 8:00a-5:00p

2. Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 - 8:00a-5:00p

3. Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 - 8:00a-4:00p

The class includes an irrigation audit and exam, both of which are required to earn the QWEL professional certification. Please arrive on time, prepared, and plan to attend the full course.

Host or Publisher South Metro Water Supply Authority