The South Metro Water Supply Authority (SMWSA) is pleased to offer the next QWEL class in Castle Rock, Colorado.
October 26th, 27th and 28th, 2026.
COST: The fee for this certification course is $175.00 (+ EventBrite's processing fee).
LOCATION: Castle Rock Water, 175 Kellogg Court, Building 171, Castle Rock, CO 80109
CONTACT: Please contact Angie Grunder with SMWSA (angiegrunder@southmetrowater.org) 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" below. 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 by clicking HERE. With a limited number of seats, payment must be received no later than 5pm on October 22nd, 2026 or your seat cannot be guaranteed. PLEASE NOTE: If we don't receive your payment by this date, you are subject to be dropped from the course to allow people from the waitlist to join.
Castle Rock Registered Landscape Professionals:
If you are interested in working in Castle Rock, CO, you will also want to sign up for their RLP course on Wednesday, March 10th from 8:00-12:00 at Castle Rock Water (175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109). You can find more information and details to sign up HERE. Please note, this is not a QWEL requirement, but a Castle Rock specific requirement.
MATERIALS: The reference manual PDF can be viewed HERE; 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). If you have any food allergies or restrictions, please contact Angie Grunder as listed above.
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 26th, 2026 - 8:00a-5:00p
2. Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 - 8:00a-5:00p
3. Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 - 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.
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La Autoridad de Suministro de Agua del Sur Metro (SMWSA, por sus siglas en inglés) se complace en ofrecer la próxima clase QWEL en Castle Rock, Colorado.
26, 27 y 28 de octubre de 2026
COSTO: La tarifa para este curso de certificación es de $175.00 (+ la tarifa de procesamiento de Eventbrite).
UBICACIÓN: Castle Rock Water, 175 Kellogg Court, Edificio 171, Castle Rock, CO 80109
CONTACTO: Por favor comuníquese con Angie Grunder de SMWSA (angiegrunder@southmetrowater.org) si tiene alguna pregunta, necesita indicaciones o desea informar sobre alergias o restricciones alimentarias con anticipación.
REGISTRO: Hay DOS pasos para registrarse en esta clase.************
Profesionales de Paisajismo Registrados en Castle Rock:
Si está interesado en trabajar en Castle Rock, CO, también deberá inscribirse en su curso RLP el miércoles 10 de marzo de 8:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. en Castle Rock Water (175 Kellogg Court, Castle Rock, CO 80109). Puede encontrar más información y detalles para inscribirse AQUÍ. Tenga en cuenta que esto no es un requisito de QWEL, sino un requisito específico de Castle Rock.
MATERIALES: El manual de referencia en PDF se puede consultar AQUÍ; sin embargo, se le proporcionará una copia impresa al inicio de la clase. Todo lo necesario para la auditoría de riego será proporcionado. Se incluirá el almuerzo los tres días. Por favor asegúrese de traer su propia botella de agua reutilizable, papel para notas, bolígrafo y una calculadora (se permiten teléfonos inteligentes, siempre que se utilice únicamente la función de calculadora durante el examen). Si tiene alergias o restricciones alimentarias, comuníquese con Angie Grunder como se indicó anteriormente.
El plan de estudios de QWEL incluye las siguientes secciones:
CUÁNDO (SE REQUIEREN LOS 3 DÍAS):
La clase incluye una auditoría de riego y un examen, ambos requeridos para obtener la certificación profesional QWEL. Por favor llegue a tiempo, preparado y con la intención de asistir al curso completo.
Location:
Castle Rock Water
171 Kellogg Court
Castle Rock, CO 80109
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Presenter: Fabain Juarez, Luis Tovar
When:
Monday, October 26th, 2026 8:00 am-5:00 pm - Location: Castle Rock Water
Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 8:00 am-5:00 pm - Location: Castle Rock Water
Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 8:00 am-5:00 pm - Location: Castle Rock Water
Registration Closes: 10/22/2026
Sponsored by: South Metro Water Supply Authority
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