It'd be a great loss. 
  
D&T is a subject that is more a 'career' chooser than any other.   
  
  
English, Oooooh I'll study English Literature for 4 years.  Then I look forward to working at McDonalds. 
  
D&T, I'll be a graphic designer / Engineer / Joiner / Builder etc.  Now I have a career. 
  
  
  
I do sometimes wonder what people think.