QWEL (English) - Surprise, AZ


August 5th 2026 - 7:30am
16126 N. Civic Center Plaza

https://qwel.net/pub/class/618

This QWEL class is for landscapers doing business in the City of Surprise and the West Valley. Others may be admitted on a space available basis.

This is an all dayin-person class offered over a 3 week timeframe. The City of Surprise offers this training FREE of charge.  It is a 20+ Hour, EPA WaterSense recognized professional development opportunity. 

By registering for this class, you agree to attend all sessions listed below. To pass the QWEL course participants must complete an irrigation audit and pass the QWEL exam.

QWEL graduates are certified to perform an irrigation audit and will be listed for hire on the QWEL, and EPA WaterSense websites. 

The 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

This class is for professionals wanting to learn more about water efficient irrigation systems. if you would like to attend and have questions, please contact sandra.hurlbut@surpriseaz.gov

NOTE: Field irrigation audit is August 26, 2026. QWEL Exam will be offered through Monitor Edu and a two week exam window will be open immediately after the class.