The qualification programme is a service to you if you have problems in participating in working life but you do not have a medical diagnosis that provides the right to social benefits. The programme is planned in conjunction with you. It comprises measures designed towards work, and where necessary, medical treatment, training and personal activity which will make it easier to gain employment. The programme is full-time throughout the year. While you participate in the programme you will receive qualification support. You have the right to an individual programme.
You are of working age but have considerably reduced working and income ability, and receive few, if any social benefits.
The offer of the qualification programme is made by all municipalities which have a labour and welfare office (NAV). By 2010 all municipalities will have such an office. Here, staff from the labour and welfare service and the municipal social services cooperate to provide comprehensive solutions.