This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic principles associated with measuring and correcting shaft misalignment using the rim and face method. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe the basic types of misalignment, describe general preparations for a rim and face shaft alignment procedure, and explain how to use the rim and face shaft alignment procedure. They should also be able to explain how to use the rim and face method to measure and correct misalignment on horizontally mounted equipment and on vertically mounted equipment.