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QWEL Catch up: Audit (Mar. 24), Exam (Mar. 30)

You can complete your Irrigation Audit Exercise and Exam this month. If you’ve taken QWEL training and want an audit refresher or exam opportunity, join us! Participation is limited to individuals who work or live in San Diego County. Irrigation Audit Exercise (virtual) Fri.   Mar. 24, 2023:  11:00 AM – 1:00 PM  FREE WEBINAR Print […]

March 22, 2023

Foundation of plant health

Understanding how water, soil and plants interact is the foundation of plant health and efficient irrigation. In classes and webinars where we get below the soil’s surface, there’s always lots of positive feedback. Webinars are convenient settings to clarify basics and empower landscapers to be better irrigators, with takeaways like: • DIY soil testing • […]

April 30, 2021

City of Escondido hosts QWEL

QWEL training  returns to the City of Escondido on March 5. This is our second 2019 class and, once again, there’s a waiting list. If you’re serious about increasing the knowledge and skill of a landscape technician, designer, or maintenance team member, GET CONNECTED to receive notification of new classes.

March 02, 2019

858 San Diego landscape pros on the list

2018 closed with QWEL-trained pros passing the 850 mark!  If you haven’t participated yet, register today. Winter classes are filling fast.  

January 29, 2019

On the QWEL list

Helping us cross the 750-participants mark were individuals from A&C Landscaping, Ancira Landscaping, Bemus Landscape, Inc., Cornerstone Landscaping, the City of Escondido, Netafim U.S.A, New Way Professional Landscape and Tree Service, Perez Landscape, City of San Marcos, Tree San Diego, and UCSD Landscape Services. Registration is open for fall Spanish and English classes.

July 09, 2018

Spanish! Register for Oct. 9 class

Don’t miss this excellent FREE training!  San Diego’s first 2018 Spanish course begins Oct. 9. and features instructor Jaime Bayona, CLIA, QWEL, CIC, CID, CLWM, CLIA-D, one of the industry’s most qualified and engaging instructors.

June 15, 2018

Is your name on the list?

More than 170 contractors, suppliers and organizations have taken advantage of QWEL training. You can make QWEL part of your professional development.  Choose from Wednesday or Thursday classes beginning Feb. 14 and 15. Register at least one member of your team today.

January 31, 2018

May training can ease summer maintenance

Learn tips to make summer landscape maintenance easier and more water efficient. Attend QWEL professional training in May! Check the class schedule. Download and distribute the flyer: QWEL_FLYER_2017_4.26final

May 08, 2017

2017: Earn QWEL certificate

Here’s two good reasons to register your team today. 1) An accelerated 2 1/2 day schedule kicks off the 2017 classes and is offered in English beginning Jan. 18. It’s a good option for supervisors and managers who find if difficult to make time for continuing education. 2) Spanish training resumes Jan. 25. The January classes are the […]

January 09, 2017

Need a better day? Time?

If the options on our Class Schedule do not fit your schedule, let us know.  Contact us with your day and time preferences. You’ll help us schedule future classes and we’ll let you know about additional training options as they’re added.

October 22, 2016