Slate uses slate to cover the roofs of new or old buildings but also tables, kitchen worktops or paving. He prepares the roof support, shapes the slates, drills them, nails them with a slate hammer or fixes them with hooks. He installs the metal fittings and ensures a perfect seal.
There is no specific training for the slate profession. However, a transfer of knowledge could be possible.
In initial CFC roofer training, some concepts are covered. Duration 3 years. You will find all the information on orientation.ch