I am sure you would take to the job and be proficient.
But there are a number of obstacles.
Firstly, Gas Safe have tightened up the criteria for becoming registered, and that means a demonstrable portfolio of experience in the industry.
Secondly, this would be hard to get, because you would need to work with someone who is already qualified
Thirdly, that person training you is aware that he can get a spotty teenager to work for jack sh*t
Fourth, unlike the spotty teenager you will be as keen as mustard and within 18 months could be out there, in the same area, competing for work with the bloke that trained you.
The plumbing and heating industry is now extremely competitive; the media have done their work and 1000s have joined the industry hoping to make a killing. Small repairs and servicing are getting snapped up by big insurance companies offering fixed price repairs, which they pay sole traders a pittance to do.
If it really is all you want to do, good luck. If you are good you will succeed, but it is going to be a long haul - if you pardon the HGV reference.
PS: I used to drive Class 1 when I was a rock n'roll roadie. Great fun most of the time.
