Boorowa Central School

Careers 

What’s Coming Up in Careers at Boorowa Central

HSC Key Dates

  • HSC written exams start: Thursday 16 October 2025
  • HSC written exams finish: Monday 10 November 2025
  • HSC results released: Thursday 18 December 2025

 

UAC Key Dates

  • Early bird UAC applications close: Tuesday 30 September 2025
  • Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) early offers released: Thursday 13 November 2025
  • Change of preferences deadline (for December offers): Thursday 18 December 2025, 11:59pm
  • UAC December Round 2 offers released: Tuesday 23 December 2025, 7:30am
  • Final UAC applications close for Semester 1, 2026: Friday 6 February 2026

 

Work Experience – Term 4, Week 8

All Stage 5 students are encouraged to take part in Work Experience, which will be held in Week 8 of Term 4 (1 December 2025).

Work Experience is a valuable opportunity for students to explore different careers, gain real-world skills, and start building confidence in the workplace. We strongly encourage every student to get involved and make the most of this chance to learn outside the classroom.

If students need help finding a placement or completing their paperwork, they should see Miss Moorby as soon as possible.

 

Scholarships AKA Free Money

Explore ways to fund your life and study plans

  • Deakin University Dawn Wade Foundation Scholarship for Students from Under-represented Australian Public Schools
    • Thanks to the generosity of the Dawn Wade Foundation, Deakin proudly offers one of our largest equity scholarships, designed to support students who need it most. 
  • Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme for Indigenous Students in Health Courses
    • The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS) is designed to encourage and assist undergraduate students in health-related 
  • Nestlé Scholarship for Domestic VET Students in Victoria Studying Commercial Cookery
    • The scholarship is awarded to domestic VET students (commencing or continuing) in the Commercial Cookery area.disciplines to complete their studies and join the health workforce.
  • University of Wollongong George Alexander Foundation Scholarship for Students Relocating to Study
    • The George Alexander Foundation was established by Mr George Alexander AM in 1972 to provide grants for public charitable purposes in Australia.

 

 

Career Spotlight: 

Photographers are skilled technical artists who are trained in the use of various kinds of equipment and techniques to produce high quality images of people, landscapes, animals, products, and other subjects.

If you’re creative with a great eye for composition, and are prepared to put in long hours to obtain a single perfect image, this career could be perfect for you.

 

What skills do I need as a photographer?

  • Creative and imaginative
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Great communicator
  • Technically skilled
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Can work alone and in teams
  • Patient and thorough
  • Good time management

What does the job involve?

  • Planning and executing photo shoots
  • Setting up and calibrating equipment
  • Directing subjects and composing shots
  • Editing and retouching images using software
  • Managing client relationships and expectations
  • Meeting deadlines for publications
  • Marketing your services and building your portfolio
  • Maintaining and upgrading photography equipment

What industries do photographers typically work in?

  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
  • Arts and Recreation Services
  • Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

What Career Cluster do photographers belong to?

Photographers need to use a blend of creativity and imagination with advanced technical skills, so they usually fall into the Innovator Cluster.

 

What kind of lifestyle can I expect?

There is lots of opportunity for flexible working hours and travel as a photographer. But it can be hard to maintain a steady stream of clients and income, and many photographers may do other work on the side.

Most photographers earn an average salary throughout their careers.

Depending on the specific type of photography you specialise in, you can work in a huge variety of environments, from indoor studios to shooting on location.

 

How to become a photographer

Formal qualifications aren’t essential to work as a photographer, but vocational or university study could help you develop your skills and open more opportunities. You’ll need to build a strong portfolio of work to impress both potential employers and clients.

If you don’t want to commit to a full degree, there are also many shorter courses and even weekend workshops you can take to build your skills or learn about new equipment.

 

What can I do right now to work towards this career?

If you’re in high school and you’d like to find out if a career as a photographer is right for you, here are a few things you could do:

 

  • Join your school’s photography club or take photography classes to gain experience and access to equipment
  • Volunteer to photograph school events, local charities, or community organisations to build your portfolio
  • Research different photography styles and famous photographers to inspire your own work

Where can I find more information?

  • Australian Photographic Society
  • Photographic Society of New Zealand
  • Association of Photographers (UK)
  • Photographic Society of America
  • Professional Photographers of Canada

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