1. QWEL CURRICULUM NNWPC – August 3, 2016 – Item 5.b

2. QWEL © 2015 WHAT IS QWEL? Mission Statement The Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) training presents an affordable local approach to reducing landscape water demand. QWEL provides graduates with knowledge in water efficient and sustainable landscape practices including water management and preservation of other valuable resources. EPA WaterSense approved professional certification program for irrigation system auditing and water management

3. QWEL © 2015 WHERE IS QWEL OFFERED? Northern California Alameda County – Zone 7 Water Agency Mono and Inyo Counties – Mammoth Community Water District San Joaquin County – San Joaquin Delta College Santa Clara County – Santa Clara Valley Water District Sonoma and Marin Counties – Sonoma- Marin Saving Water Partnership WaterNow – throughout California Southern California San Bernardino County Chino Basin Water Conservation District Mojave Water Agency San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District San Diego – San Diego County Water Authority New Mexico City of Santa Fe New Mexico Water Conservation Alliance Utah Northern Utah – Utah State University Cooperative Extension Southern Utah – Central Iron County Water Conservancy District Florida - FL-WET Idaho – College of Western Idaho Wyoming - City of Gillette

4. QWEL © 2015 QWEL COURSE REQUIREMENTS 1.Pass the QWEL exam (120 question multiple choice, 75% pass rate) 2.Complete an irrigation audit using the QWEL audit form (catch can test) 3.Maintain your certificate with 2 –hours of continuing education units (CEUs) each calendar year www.qwel.net/ceu