Criteria to become an arbitrator

• Being active in the trade/industry.
• Having at least 5 years of experience in a qualified position.
• Being a member or being employed by a member, or having been appointed by an A-member, or having been co-opted by the Council.
• Retirement as arbitrator 5 years after retirement from the trade/industry.
• After having been arbitrator in 3 arbitrations, an arbitrator can become an appeal arbitrator too.
• Prospective arbitrators will first follow at least 1 arbitration as an observer.