How to Become a Self-Employed Automotive Apprentice.

Although rare, it is possible to get started as a self employed apprentice in the automotive world. In this video I’ll offer a quick breakdown on how it’s possible to get into it, and some of the pros and cons going down this route.

So how do you get this deal?

The first answer is you need to be overqualified to approach employers this way. If you haven’t seen the video already, I explain how to become an overqualified 1st year mechanic. I’ll link that below.
Once you’ve become overqualified, you can now approach any employer and ask if they’re looking for contract mechanics.
Since you’ll have the skills to back you up, employers may consider hiring you out as a contractor.
It’s even possible to get this type of contract as a 1st year apprentice. But again you’d have to be an overqualified 1st year to accept this kind of deal.

The pros for this are:
- You get to set your schedule and rates more favorable to you
o Which means if you prefer part time, you don’t have work as a zombie for the employer 5 days a week overtime all year long
o You’ll get more time to carve out any side hustle you’re building towards
o Plus, in Canada the apprenticeship board recognizes self employed apprentices. Which means you can work towards completing your apprenticeship hours at your own pace.
- You can also ask for higher wages since the employer wont be paying for your health insurance
o A win-win for both parties
Which brings up the cons of this route:
- You’ll need to have your own health insurance to protect yourself from workplace hazards
o You could work as a contractor with no insurance protection but if you get hurt at work the employer isn’t responsible for any injuries
- You’re also not covered by any government labor board should the employer decide not to pay you
o Which means you’ll have to take on small jobs first so you don’t lose much if the employer doesn’t pay

So there you go, now you know how to become a self employed apprentice.
Although fairly risky to go down this route of contractor, it is something you can consider if you’re planning on working on other projects while leveling up your automotive skill.
You’ll get to live life on your own terms and have a side hustle you look forward to every time you wake up.
The risks are high, but so are the rewards.

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