This appendix provides information on the expected use of standards and conventions for SQA Graphic Communication National Courses. It is not an exhaustive list of terms used in the graphics industry and does not cover every single term referred to in the course specifications. It should be considered as guidance and should be read in conjunction with the rest of the course specification. 

Building drawing symbols 

These symbols are extracted from the British Standard (BSI). You may be required to use these symbols in your assignment or project, or be asked about them in the question paper. You must use the symbols and terms specified below:

Technical graphic line types 

These are the technical graphic line types that you must use in your work. 

Dimensioning conventions 

These are the conventions for technical graphic dimensioning that you must use in your work.