The provision of work experience opportunities for students at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is an important feature in promoting the practical application of theory learned in the classroom. At the outset of this study, the variety and scope of work experience programs at CIT was not known and there were no apparent efforts to co- ordinate this activity. The effectiveness of these programs was not known, and there were no strategies in place to measure their worth. The purpose of this study was to identify and describe work experience programs, to analyse existing evaluation methods and to propose a model of evaluation appropriate to the maximum number of programs. The review of related literature resulted in the selection of Stake's comprehensive countenance model, chosen for its consideration of the complexities of purpose and the wide variety of experiences which students may encounter. A significant part of the application of Stake's Model was the development of an Evaluation Kit for Work Experience Co-ordinators at CIT and the subsequent trial on the Work Placement subject of the Certificate in Travel course in the School of Tourism and Hospitality. Stake's countenance model of evaluation appears to embody an appropriate structure to measure the worth of programs. Recommendations for future directions include the wider trial of the kit in a greater number of programs to further establish its usefulness to decision makers, and the need to remain alert to emerging issues and trends in work experience practice in Australia.