Class Schedule
Now ONLINE! Get the QWEL advantage . . . at your place.
This professional certificate training is highly rated by industry pros and recognized with the WaterSense® label.
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2021: Jan 27 – Mar 10 (English)
Techniques and principles from this course are must-haves for all landscape industry managers, technicians, supervisors, designers and maintenance team members. Convenient, one-hour live webinars are twice weekly.
Registration is limited to landscape pros who work or live in San Diego County.
Register once to attend one or more classes.
Time: 2:30 to 3:30 PM
| Wed | Jan. 27: | Class 2 – Sustainable landscaping principles and practices. |
| Thu | Jan. 28: | Class 1 – Water cycle, watershed, water supplies. |
| Wed | Feb. 03: | Class 3 – Soil properties, issues and optimizing water interaction. |
| Thu | Feb. 04: | Class 4 – Plant water needs. Master basic water budgets and irrigation water requirements. |
| Wed | Feb. 10: | Class 5 – Irrigation systems, water pressure and application rates. |
| Thu | Feb. 11: | Class 6 – Troubleshooting and maintenance know how. |
| Tue | Feb. 16: | Class 7 – Auditing irrigation systems (Part 1): Distribution uniformity and precipitation rates. |
| Wed | Feb. 17: | Class 7 – Auditing irrigation systems (Part 2): Testing and optimizing efficient scheduling. |
| Tue | Feb. 23: | Irrigation Audit Exercise – virtual (Part 1) |
| Wed | Feb. 24: | Irrigation Audit Exercise – virtual (Part 2) |
| Tue | Mar. 02: | Class 8 – Irrigation scheduling. Run times integrate water budgets and soil properties. |
| Thu | Mar. 04: | Class 9 – Controller programming and sensors for greater efficiency. |
| Wed | Mar. 10: | Class 10 – Case study. What 70% water savings looks like. |
3-hour Certification Exam: Online certification exam opportunities will be the week of March 15. Exam fee is currently estimated at $35.
Questions? Contact qwel@wsamarketing.com
Registration is required. A confirmation email will include your personal webinar link.
2021: Mar 3 – Apr 14 (English)
Earn your QWEL certificate in FREE, weekly, 2-hour webinars.
From watersheds to water budgets, audits and controller programming, you’ll learn the science and principles of water-efficient landscapes.
Registration is limited to landscape pros who work or live in San Diego County.
Register once to attend one or more classes.
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 PM
| Wed | Mar. 3: | Class 1 – Water cycle, watershed, water supplies. Class 2 – Sustainable landscaping principles and practices. |
| Tue | Mar. 9: | Class 3 – Soil properties and optimizing water interaction. Class 4 – Plant water needs, and mastering basic water budgets. |
| Tue | Mar. 16: | Class 5 – Irrigation systems, water pressure and application rates. Class 6 – Maintenance and troubleshooting system issues. |
| Tue | Mar. 23: | Class 7 – Auditing irrigation systems (Part 1, 2): Distribution uniformity and precipitation rates |
| Tue | Mar. 30: | Irrigation Audit Exercise – virtual (Part 1, 2) |
| Wed | Apr. 07: | Class 8 – Irrigation scheduling and how run times integrate water budgets. Class 9 – Optimizing controller programming and sensor options. |
| Wed | Apr. 14: | Class 10 – Case study. What 70% water savings looks like. Rebates $: How to maximize savings for your properties. |
| Apr. 21 – 27: | Online Certification Exam opportunities! Exam fee is currently estimated at $35. |
Questions? Contact qwel@wsamarketing.com
Registration is required. Confirmation email will include your personal webinar link.
2021: Mar 17 – Apr 20, 6:00 – 8:00 PM (Spanish)
Work toward a QWEL certificate in FREE, weekly, 2-hour, evening classes.
From watersheds to water budgets, audits and controller programming, you’ll learn the science and principles of water-efficient landscapes. Participant manual provided FREE. (Click here for a sneak peek.)
- Participation is limited to individuals who live OR work in San Diego County.
- Register once to attend one or more classes.
Instructor: Jaime Bayona, CLIA, CIC, CID, CLWM, CDIA-D, QWEL, Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply
Jaime brings tremendous experience; passion for sharing knowledge; and a special talent for engaging and inspiring students.
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
| Wed | Mar. 17 | |
| Wed | Mar. 24 | |
| Tue | Mar. 30 | |
| Tue | Apr. 6 | |
| Wed | Apr. 14 | |
| Tue | Apr. 20 |
Questions? Contact qwel@wsamarketing.com
Registration is required. Confirmation email will include your personal webinar link.