Qualification and selection of arbitrator. (a)  Qualifications.-- Except as set forth in subsection (b) and unless waived in a record by the parties,

§ 7378.  Qualification and selection of arbitrator. (a)  Qualifications.-- Except as set forth in subsection (b) and unless waived in a record by the parties, an arbitrator must: (1)  be an attorney at law, a former attorney at law on inactive status or a senior judge; and (2)  have successfully completed a combined five hours of instruction, approved by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Continuing Legal Education Board, in domestic violence and child abuse. (b)  Arbitration agreement.-- The identification in the arbitration agreement of an arbitrator, arbitration organization or method of selection of the arbitrator controls. (c)  Court selection.-- If an arbitrator is unable or unwilling to act or if the agreed-on method of selecting an arbitrator fails, on motion of a party, the court shall select an arbitrator. Cross References. Section 7378 is referred to in section 7379 of this title.