Why is it necessarily a problem that some fields are dominated by men, and some by women? Why is the former a “problem” deemed to be in need of correction (if the field is desirable, not e.g. sewage and waste disposal, construction work, forestry…) but never the latter? (A reminder that the unemployment rate of men has been higher than that of women for many years.) What’s wrong with women, that they need a female-only course? Will they later only feel able to work with female-only crews?
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Justice for Men & Boys 
From experience way this works is: The women attend a nice course, its easy and as usual their work is “amazing” etc. there is no competition nor measures of competence and they get a certificate. Later in competition for actual jobs or promotions the course will be cited and treated as if the same as the longer vocational courses done by the male candidates accredited by colleges or industry bodies. In this way the BBC (or any other employer so wishing) can sidle round the Equality Act, which is clear that preferencing for sex (or any other “protected characteristic) can only happen if the candidates are a “equally qualified”. This is common in public services.
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