This paper shall discuss the role of self-evaluation in improving the quality of work and work conditions for the teachers and trainers in VET programs. The impact of work conditions upon the quality of work, and by extension in this particular study, upon the quality of training practices, has now become a social certainty. In this paper we suggest a framework of four dimensions in order to assess the quality of work conditions which affect the work of teachers and trainers, as we use them in the self-reflection tool that we develop through Leonardo da Vinci program. These are:" Social status " Labour market " Work organization " CVT for trainersThe starting assumption is that, by giving people the ownership of evaluation, and by making them reflect upon their work conditions, they would develop an awareness of their work situation and needs, which would eventually lead to actions of improvement. We suggest that this process should be a continuous process of questioning, answering and acting, which can lead not only to the improvement of the conditions at the individual level, but also and ultimately of the educational practices. The paper, after discussing key-issues associated with the quality of work conditions for teachers and trainers, concludes with setting questions as to limitations of this approach -i.e. self-evaluation in improving work conditions- may have in practice.