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This paper presents the analysis of the documents and instruments promoting lifelong learning concerning, in particular, adults and work-based learning that have an impact on labour market activation. The fundamentals of the Polish National Qualifications System were specified in “Perspektywa uczenia się przez całe życie”. The document describes: Polish Qualifications Framework, Integrated Qualifications Register, Pol-ish standards of professional competences and the latest core curriculum in vocational education. It also presents a new, international instrument for the development of professional mobility: European Skills/Competences, Qualifications and Occupations ESCO. The conclusions attempt to answer the question whether the proposed instruments aiming at increasing transparency of competences and qualifications and work mobility are consistent with the changes in modern education and whether they foster labour market activation.