Class Schedule
The 20-hour certificate training is highly rated by industry pros and recognized with the WaterSense® label. Classes in English and Spanish are offered.
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2019: May 30 – Jun. 27, San Diego (English)
Improve knowledge and efficiency.
Techniques and principles from this course are must-haves for all landscape designers, account managers, maintenance and irrigation technicians.
Instructors:
Gabriel Michael, CLIA, QWEL, CWME, CLWM, WWLP;
CEO, Blue Watchdog Conservation, C-27 License 1014318
Mike Madewell, QWEL
Sales Manager, Hunter Industries/ FX Luminaire
Location:
Girl Scouts, San Diego
1231 Upas Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Training includes 4 sessions. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Thu. May 30: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Tue. Jun. 04: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Thu. Jun. 13: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Thu. Jun. 27: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Exam)
Cost: FREE • Lunch: Provided • Parking: FREE
2019 – Mar. 27: 2 hours, 2 CEUs, no cost
Take advantage of this FREE training and you’ll complete your 2019 QWEL continuing education requirement (2 CEUs). Colleagues who have not yet earned a QWEL professional certificate are also invited.
The training may also qualify for IA, CLCA, ASLA, APLD and/or Master Gardener CEUs.
Hot Topic: Optimize controller programming to increase efficiency
- Increase understanding of standalone, weather-based, soil moisture-based and central control equipment.
- Review recommendations for overhead spray and drip.
- Increase understanding of interval watering and seasonal adjustments.
- Understand the role of sensors.
Wed., Mar. 27: 12:30 – 3:00 PM
Seating is limited and registration is required.
Location:
City of Escondido, Mitchell Room
201 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
Instructor: Michael Madewell, Sales Manager, Hunter Industries
Cost: FREE • Refreshments provided • Parking: FREE
2019: Mar. 5 – 27, Escondido (English)
20 landscape professionals in this class earned
QWEL certificates. – 04/15/19
Location:
City of Escondido, Mitchell Room,
201 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
Training includes 4 sessions. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Tue. Mar. 05: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Tue. Mar. 12: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Wed. Mar. 20: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Wed. Mar. 27: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost: FREE • Lunch provided • Parking: FREE