QWEL (English) - Aurora, CO

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

March 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2026

COST: The fee for this certification course is $175.00 (+ EventBrite's processing fee).

LOCATION: Aurora Water Southeast Area Maintenance Building, 26791 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora, CO 80016

CONTACT: Please contact Angie Grunder with SMWSA (YW5naWVncnVuZGVyIHwgc291dGhtZXRyb3dhdGVyICEgb3Jn) 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. Register for the class on the QWEL website. Click the button "Register for this Class". 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 February 27, 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 11th 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 . Please note, this is not a QWEL requirement, but a Castle Rock specific requirement.

MATERIALS: The reference manual PDF can be viewed ; 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. Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 - 8:00a-5:00p

2. Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 - 8:00a-5:00p

3. Thursday, March 5th, 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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